📙 Daily Activity Report: 12 Mar 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (3D ago| Updated 1D ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 12 Mar 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 12 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 ACT | ONSHORE Accounting | 17 Jan 2025 → 12 Mar 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE RN Aged Care | 28 Feb 2026 → 12 Mar 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Carpenter | 11 Nov 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | Jan 2025 (2nd S56) |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Chef | 02 Dec 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | 07 Mar 2026 Medicals |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Motor Mechanic | 12 Dec 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Information & Organisation Prof nec | 12 Dec 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | 13 Nov 2025 PCC/AFP |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Architectural Draftsperson | 11 Dec 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 11 Dec 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | None (Proactive PCC renewal) |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 19 Nov 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | 30 Jan 2026 AFP/Medicals; 04 Mar 2026 Medicals |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Diesel Mechanic | 15 Nov 2024 → 12 Mar 2026 | 26 Jan 2026 Passport; 25 Feb 2026 Medicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 - | ONSHORE - | 12 Dec 2024 | 12 Mar 2026 PCC, Proof of Marriage |
Invitation Activity
ACT Matrix Round (12 Mar 2026)
| Subclass | Location Occupation | ACT Matrix Points |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | ONSHORE Health Diagnostic & Promotion Prof nec | 75 |
| 491 | OFFSHORE Dental Therapist | 60 |
QLD Invitation Round (12 Mar 2026)
| Subclass | Location Occupation | Points (incl. state) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | ONSHORE Electrical Engineer | 100 | Graduate |
| 190 | ONSHORE Physiotherapist | 80 | - |
| 190 | ONSHORE Speech Pathologist | 80 | - |
| 190 | ONSHORE RN Community Care | 80 | - |
| 190 | ONSHORE Quantity Surveyor | 80 | Graduate, 2 yrs exp |
| 190 | ONSHORE Wall & Floor Tiler | 70 | - |
| 491 | ONSHORE Carpenter | 65 | - |
| 491 | ONSHORE Construction Estimator | 75 | Graduate |
| 491 | ONSHORE Motor Mechanic | 75 | 76K salary |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests observed today primarily involved medicals and police clearance certificates. One applicant proactively renewed their PCC to avoid an S56 request. Multiple grants involved S56 requests for medicals, particularly for family members, with processing continuing after compliance. One case involved two separate S56 requests (AFP/medicals followed by additional medicals). The single S56 request reported for 12 March 2026 was for PCC and proof of marriage for an onshore 190 applicant who lodged in December 2024.
Visa processing times varied significantly. Priority occupations (Registered Nurses) showed expedited processing with one grant occurring just 12 days after lodgement. Non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from approximately 3 months to 16 months. Family size and S56 requests appeared to extend processing times, with one family of 5 receiving grant after 15 months and two S56 requests.
Useful Resources
- ACT Round PDF: https://smartvisaguide.com/library
📊 This data represents a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported invitations only; complete round data is held by the respective states.
🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be updated as additional information becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, errors and discrepancies are possible. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.
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QLD Invitation Round 12 Mar 2026: Crowdsourced data. Inclusive of state points. - 491 ONSHORE Carpenter 65 pts - 491 ONSHORE Construction Estimator 75 pts, Graduate - 190 ONSHORE Electrical Engineer 95+5 pts, Graduate - 491 ONSHORE Motor Mechanic 75 pts, 76K salary - 190 ONSHORE Physiotherapist 80 pts, Age 25, Edu 15, Over exp 15, au exp 5, English 10, partner 5, state 5 - 190 ONSHORE Speech Pathologist 80 pts - 190 ONSHORE RN Community Care 80 pts - 190 ONSHORE Quantity Surveyor 80 pts, Graduate, 2 yrs exp, English 10, Skilled Partner - 190 ONSHORE Wall and Floor Tiler 70 pts, Age 30, Au exp 10, Edu 10, Au Study 5, Partner 10 Reply to share data
ACT Matrix Round 12 Mar 2026: Points shown are ACT matrix points (not EOI pts): - 491 OFFSHORE Dental Therapist 60 pts - 190 ONSHORE Health Diagnostic and Promosation Prof nec 75 pts
Round PDF will be uploaded here once released by ACT.
-491 OFFSHORE CPM 85 points
@lakshika_wimalasena 85 points includes the 15 points? Please confirm.
85 points is canberra matrix (ROI) points. canberra matrix does not give 15 points as state points
s56 requests for 12 Mar 2026: - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 12 Dec 2024 s56 for PCC and Proof of marriage
491 grant thanks to the lord Today the lord heard my prayers. After 16 months of waiting I finely received the silver email 491 grant Occupation diesel mechanic SA nominated 65 points Family of 3 15/11/24 applied 26/1/26 uploaded sons passport 25/2/26 request for the 7 month old medical 12/3/26 grant.
190 Granted NSW. 70 points Carpenter, onshore. Application date: 11/11/25 Granted 12/3/26 2 S56. 2nd s56 January 2025.
Subclass 190 Visa Grant (QLD Nomination)
Occupation: Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Points: 80
EOI Lodged: 20 Sep 2025
Invitation Received: 26 Feb 2026
Visa Lodged: 28 Feb 2026
Medical: Previously completed from Subclass 482 visa
Visa Grant: 12 Mar 2026
Total processing time: 12 days after visa lodgement
Onshore applicant with partner included in the application.
Very grateful for this blessing. Wishing everyone still waiting the very best of luck. 🙏🏻
I got a grant today Chef 190 Tasmania Dol 2 Dec 24 S56 medical done last Friday Bupa submitted medical today morning then after an hour they finalised .. I checked myself through immi account
• Occupation: Non-priority / Accounting • Location: Canberra (ACT) • Application Date: 17 January 2025 • Baby Added to Application: 18 January 2026 (with medical completed) • Outcome: Direct visa grant (12 March 2026)
Subclass 190 - family of 5
Skill assessment: ICT Business Analyst TAS
Occupation: Business relevant to Tassie studies.
Lodged : 19 Nov 2024
1st S56 (AFP for adults; medical 3 members and polio certificates): requested 30 Jan 2026 → Completed 16 Feb 2026
2nd S56 (4th member’s medical: requested4 Mar 2026 → Completed 5 Mar 2026
Medical results uploaded: 11 Mar 2026
Visa Granted: 12 Mar 2026
TAS SC 190 VISA GRANT Single Applicant. No S56, Direct Grant. Occupation: Motor Mechanic. Nomination approved: 04/12/2024 Visa lodged: 12/12/2024 Visa Grant: 12/03/2026 Timeline: Exact 15 months.
190 Offshore State - South Australia Occupation - Architectural Draftsperson DOL - 11/12/2024 Grant - 12/03/2026
Finally received the good news 190 granted today Lodged visa on 03rd March 2026 Medical done on 07th March RN nec 85 points Onshore Did everything by myself , no agents
Profile Summary for @samsontan Nominated Occupation: 224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec Unit Group: 2249 Other Information and Organisation Professionals Country of Residence: Malaysia Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 3M)
Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: External Auditor), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 12 Mar 2026 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Visa Granted - 13 Nov 2025 * VIC190 * 80 pts * General Uploaded updated Police Check Certificate (PCC) or CGC from Malaysia. Alongside with AFP for skilled partner. - 17 Dec 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 12 Dec 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 21 Nov 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 21 Nov 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 11 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 08 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 01 Apr 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI) - 01 Apr 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 01 Mar 2024 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Received English Test Results Superior score achieved - 15 Jul 2023 * VIC190 * 80 pts * Started Skilled Migration Process
Profile Summary for @funkygoose2753 Nominated Occupation: 312111 Architectural Draftsperson Unit Group: 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians Country of Residence: Singapore Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 2 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 3M 1D)
Total Points: 80 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Single: 10 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 12 Mar 2026 * SA190 * 85 pts * Visa Granted - 11 Dec 2024 * SA190 * 85 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 13 Nov 2024 * SA190 * 85 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 15 Aug 2024 * SA190 * 85 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
Profile Summary for @goofytiger7329 Nominated Occupation: 233211 Civil Engineer Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Philippines Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 3M 1D)
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Single: 10 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5
Timeline / Events - 12 Mar 2026 * NSW190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted - 24 Oct 2025 * NSW190 * 95 pts * General Proactively renewed my PCC / NBI Clearance to avoid S56. - 19 Dec 2024 * NSW190 * 95 pts * Cleared Visa Medicals Physical Exam | Chest Xray | Hepa B | HIV | Creatinine & eGFR - 11 Dec 2024 * NSW190 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 09 Dec 2024 * NSW190 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval New South Wales (190) - Applied on December 04, 2024 - 03 Dec 2024 * NSW190 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State Civil Engineer - 233211 (NSW-190)(Philippines) - 95 points - 11 Nov 2024 * 90 pts * Updated Expression of Interest (EOI) Increase in points due to my work exp. reaching 5 yrs. Updated Points (+5): 95 Pts for Subclass 190 - 15 May 2024 * 90 pts * Received NAATI/CCL Results NAATI CCL (Filipino) - 83/90 Updated Points (+5): 90 Pts for Subclass 190 - 07 Oct 2023 * 90 pts * Received English Test Results PTE Academic - Superior (S-90, L-89, W-82, R-81) Updated Points (+20) : 85 Pts for Subclass 190 - 14 Sep 2023 * 90 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) 65 Pts for Subclass 190 - 13 Sep 2023 * 90 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval Engineers Australia - MSA CDR + RSEA (Civil Engineer - 233211) Applied on April 27, 2023 | EA Request on July 06, 2023 - 14 Feb 2023 * 90 pts * Received English Test Results IELTS Academic - Competent (L-8.5, R-7.0, W-6.5, S-6.0)