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@biotechy 6h ago Pinned

s56 requests for 04 Nov 2026: - To be updated

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@biotechy 54m ago

189 Visa Granted - OFFSHORE - occupation: Registered Nurse NEC 80 points EOI April 2026 Invite 04/06/2026 Visa lodged 06/06/2026 Medical 07/06/2026 S56 Request 25/09/2026 for more payslips Granted 04/11/2026

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@biotechy 2h ago

189 RN Nec Offshore Lodged 26 Nov 2025 s56 twice for medicals and Health declaration Grant today

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@lalala03 2h ago

Can anyone please tell me whatโ€™s happening with s56 requests? Its been 51 days and no update. Applied in last year December 2025 190 non priority. People getting grant who applied in April 2026. Anyone with the same issue?

@biotechy @gregormendel please can you guys guide me what can I do? Or when can I accept grant?

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@biotechy 2h ago

Vocational education teacher 491 Visa Granted: Subclass: 491 (Offshore) State: ACT Date of visa lodgement: 9 March 2025 S56 received on 21st September (remedial and form 80) and submitted on 26th September. Grant: 4th November 2026

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@biotechy 2h ago

Nominated Occupation: 341111 Electrician (General) (Priority) Unit Group: 3411 Electricians Country of Residence: New Zealand Assessing Authority: TRA Skill Level: 3 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 6M 6D)

Total Points: 60 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 15 - English Language: 10 - Education: 10 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: External Auditor), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0

Timeline / Events - 04 Nov 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Visa Granted - 01 Oct 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 29 Sep 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Passport and medicals for an 18 month old - 07 May 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Cleared Visa Medicals - 05 May 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 29 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 27 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 20 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 65 pts * Received Preinvite from State

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@biotechy 3h ago

Finally its my turn to say my 491 visa is granted today after 18 months from the date of lodgement on 30th April 2025.

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@biotechy 3h ago

Nominated Occupation: 233214 Structural Engineer (Priority) Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Singapore Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 5M 1D)

Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Landscape Architect (Priority)), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0

Timeline / Events - 04 Nov 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted Direct grant - 15 Oct 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Cleared Visa Medicals - 10 Oct 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 03 Jun 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 08 May 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 08 May 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 02 May 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 01 May 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State

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@biotechy 3h ago

Nominated Occupation: 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Priority) Unit Group: 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians Country of Residence: People's Republic of China Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 2 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 8M 19D)

Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson (Priority)), Skill Level: 2, Skilled Occupation List: STSOL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5

Timeline / Events - 04 Nov 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted - 26 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 26 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Visa Status Update in Immi Account - 23 Apr 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer S56: bank statements and payslips - 06 Mar 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Cleared Visa Medicals - 16 Feb 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 12 Feb 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 05 Feb 2026 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State

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@biotechy 3h ago

491 Visa Granted: ๐ŸŽ‰ Subclass: 491 (Offshore) University Lecturer State: SA Date of visa lodgement: 30 April 2025 S56 received on 29th September (remedial and PCC). Grant: 4th November

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@biotechy 6h ago

QLD 190 Onshore Pre-invite: 13 Jan 2026 Submitted docs: 23 Jan 2026 Final invite: 10 Feb 2026 Lodged 18 Feb 2026 PCC- Sep11 2026 S56- Oct 13 2026 Oct 27- Submitted medicals and Received Indian PCC Medicals cleared 29/10/2026 Software Engineer Grant today 90 pts

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@biotechy 6h ago

WA 190 Visa granted Occupation: Electrician (General) Onshore application ๐Ÿ“… Early Sept 2026 โ€“ WA 190 EOI lodged ๐Ÿ“… 21 September โ€“ WA pre-invite received ๐Ÿ“… 1 October โ€“ WA residency evidence submitted ๐Ÿ“… 13 October โ€“ Visa application lodged ๐Ÿ“… 28 October โ€“ Medical completed ๐Ÿ“… 4 November โ€“ Visa granted! No S56

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