📙 Daily Activity Report: 14 Apr 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (2D ago| Updated 4H ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 14 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and related activity for skilled migration subclasses 189, 190, and 491 based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Structural Engineer | 17 Apr 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 189 | ONSHORE Registered Nurse NEC | 21 Aug 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 Partner Functional English |
| 189 | ONSHORE Carpenter | 10 Sep 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 Police Check |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Telecommunications Engineer | 25 Nov 2024 → 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 04 Jan 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | 07 Apr 2026 Remedical |
| 491 WA | OFFSHORE Construction Estimator | 11 Feb 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 WA | ONSHORE Civil Draftsperson | 11 Feb 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE (IN) UNKNOWN | 07 Jun 2025 | 14 Apr 2026 Form 80, Employment Details, Child Medical |
| 190 | OFFSHORE (PK) UNKNOWN | 09 May 2025 | 14 Apr 2026 PCC, Child Medical |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include Form 80, employment verification, police clearance certificates (PCC), and medical examinations for children who have reached age 2. Partner functional English evidence and additional police check information were also requested in some cases. The timing of S56 requests varies considerably, ranging from approximately 1 month to 10 months after visa lodgement.
Notably, one QLD 190 applicant with a family of 4 received a direct grant despite their child crossing age 2, with no remedical requested. This suggests case-by-case assessment by case officers.
Key Observations
Priority Occupations: The Registered Nurse NEC grant (189) processed in approximately 8 months, consistent with expedited processing for health occupations under Ministerial Direction 105.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly:
- 190 QLD (Structural Engineer): 12 months
- 189 (Carpenter): 7 months
- 491 VIC (Telecommunications Engineer): 17 months
- 491 VIC (Engineering Technologist): 3 months
- 491 WA (Construction Estimator): 2 months
- 491 WA (Civil Draftsperson): 2 months
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of the comments below and may be refreshed as more comments arrive. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.
📊 This data is crowdsourced and represents only a subset of total activity. Complete data is held exclusively by the Department of Home Affairs and individual states.
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s56 requests for 14 Feb 2026: - 190 OFFSHORE (IN) Lodged 07 Jun 2025 s56 for Form 80, Employment Details and Child Medical (turned 2 years) - 190 OFFSHORE (PK) Lodged 09 May 2025 s56 for PCC, and medical for child
491 Engineering Technologist Single onshore Vic DOL 4 Jan 2025 S56 remedical 7 Apr 2026 Grant 14 Apr 2026
VIC 491 Onshore Telecom Engineer Lodged 25 Nov 2024 Granted Today 100 pts
Onshore Lodged 189 Grant - 14/04/2026 S56 for requested more info police check 10/03/2026 Date of lodge: 10/09/2025 Invitation August 2025 Carpenter
RN NEC 189 Grant (onshore) EOI lodged: Dec 2024 Date of invitation: 21 August 2025 Date of Grant: 14 April 2026 S56: 13 March 2026 Partner Functional English
Hi,
I applied for the Subclass 189 visa on 2 December 2024 under ICT Security Specialist. My application status is still showing as “Received.” Could you please advise if this is normal, and when I might expect a response?
@gregormendel
Thank you.
2024 or 2025?
2024
WA 491 Onshore Got 491 grant today. Applied on 11th February 2025. Civil draftsperson WA graduate stream. No s56, direct grant.
491 Offshore lodge date 11 Feb 2025 Grant date 14 April 2025 No s56 state WA Occupation construction estimator
Must be 14 April 2026 grant
Profile Summary for @poshan_dhungana Nominated Occupation: 233214 Structural Engineer Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Nepal Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 11M 28D)
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Civil Engineer), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 14 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 90 pts * Visa Granted Direct Grant. Kid had crossed age of 2 but no remedical was requested. Family of 4 - 27 Apr 2025 * 190 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 17 Apr 2025 * QLD190 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 26 Feb 2025 * QLD190 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 05 Feb 2025 * QLD190 * 90 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 11 Dec 2024 * 85 pts * Received English Test Results Superior English - 20 Nov 2024 * 85 pts * Received Partner Skill Assessment Approval - 08 Oct 2024 * 85 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval - 12 Sep 2024 * 85 pts * Received Request for Further Information (RFI) from Skill Assessment Body - 11 Sep 2024 * 85 pts * Applied for Skill Assessment - 20 Jul 2024 * 85 pts * Received English Test Results Proficient English - 30 Jun 2024 * 85 pts * General Received Partner English Test Result. Superior English - 05 May 2024 * 85 pts * Started Skilled Migration Process
@gregormendel hi any chance of invite for mechanical engineer 189 visa 75 points and 80 for 190 WA
@gregormendel Good day Sir. I applied for the 190 visa and received an s56 request on 17 February 2026, which I submitted on the same day. I’ve been checking each week in hopes of an update, but I haven’t received the grant yet.
Could you please enlighten me when I might expect a decision on my application?
Did you pressed the confirm button on documents section
I did yes. I can also see the file under "Other documents."
your profile is empty with no info whatsoever, like no date of application, no s56 date or what the S56 is about
@gregormendel have you noticed that 189 grants have slowed/completely stopped recently? Was really hoping I might get mine this month, but haven't seen many at all get the grant recently
I'm stilling waiting for grant and I lodged on 13 Nov priority occupation (no s56 until now).
4000 will be proceeded to next FY because there is not enough quota for grant.
I saw a few grants yesterday and you lodged in Jan and it may take longer
let feb foi come & we will know
What’s your occupation @whui0405 ?
Social Worker
where did you see the grants yesterday @whui0405
from social media facebook and another platform and only 2 grants
I m waiting since 9Dec2025, lodged 25Jun2025 , s56 9Dec2025 PCC, still no updates, I called DoHA, they said we cannot do anything about it, we will put a note on the file that "you called and asked about the status", this call was on 31Mar2026, before around 15 days. no updates whatsoever, also not to forget i am priority occupation applicant, spouse non-priority occupation.
My application is 491 visa, NT
@gregormendel Hi Sir. Applied for VIC 190 Visa for Engineering Technologist. Points 80+5 DOL:18.02.2025 May kindly enlighten on expected date of grant. Thanks.
this FY good chance
Thanks sir.