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@saoud 1y ago

Australia

Hello Folks, I am a Software Engineer applying for a 491 visa with 80 points. Will this be enough for a timely visa approval, or could my application be delayed due to the lower points?

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@sima replied 47m ago Is it priority? @biotechy commented 2h ago 189 EOI submitted: 17/03/2026 Invitation received: 04/06/2026 Lodged: 22/06/2026 Medicals: 12/08/2026 Visa Grant: 13/11/2026 (today) Offshore, Land... @biotechy commented 2h ago 491 TESOL teacher in WA granted on 11 Nov 2026 I'd like to share my details as it was challenging for me to find info on this occupation Points 80 + 15... @hcj21212 commented 6h ago 2026-2027 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 600 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 200 places @hcj21212 replied 6h ago finally someone in the system got a brain. to clear backlogs instead of issuing more invitation places. @biotechy commented 8h ago 189 Nominated Occupation: Chemical Engineer (Non-Priority, Tier 3) * Points: 85 * Application: Offshore – Philippines * EOI Submitted: 19 September 2024 *... @biotechy commented 8h ago Carpenter 189 granted Finally i got my grant on 11th nov Invitation date 4th june 2026 Lodgement date 24th june Immi commence email 18th aug Direct grant 11th nov @biotechy commented 10h ago Nominated Occupation: 224113 Statistician Unit Group: 2241 Mathematical Science Professionals Country of Residence: South Korea Assessing Authority:... @biotechy commented 12h ago 190 Visa Grant - ICT BA Onshore Time: Timeline: * Pre-invite: 19 May 2026 * VIC nomination approved: 29 May 2026 * Visa application lodged: 14 June 2026 *... @biotechy commented 14h ago Victoria 190 grant for ICT BA 13/11/26 Victoria 190 grant recieved - 13/11/2026🎉🎉 Pre invite received: 1st May, 26 Nomination approval: 20th May, 26 Visa... @biotechy commented 14h ago s56 requests for 13 Nov 2026: - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 16 Jun 2026 s56 for Medicals, VIC Software Engineer - 189 OFFSHORE Lodged 18 June 2026 s56 for Newborn medical @biotechy commented 14h ago NT 491 Onshore Lodged 26 Jun 2025 Granted 12 Nov 2026 No s56 HR Advisor @nuttygoose3246 commented 14h ago copied,,,I got my 491 grant after 16.5 months waiting All the best guys 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Priority 2 lodged on 26 June 2025 nt resident,, hr advisor @sabri18 replied 16h ago Thanks mate! @khalai_makhlooq commented 22h ago no offshore invites recently. very sad. @biotechy commented 1d ago Finally, our Australian Permanent Residency (VIC Subclass 190) has been granted after 8 years of struggle, patience and hard work! 🇦🇺🎉 Our journey: * 2018:... @biotechy commented 1d ago 🇦🇺🎉 TASMANIA 190 – VISA GRANTED! Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my Subclass 190 visa timeline. Hope this helps those who are still waiting! ❤️ 📍 State:... @biotechy commented 1d ago MLS 189 Onshore Lodged 18 Oct 2026 Grant today @biotechy commented 1d ago Today 12 Nov 2026 was ACT matrix round. ACT will publish PDF soon. Crowdsourced data: - 190 ONSHORE Electrical Draftsperson 100 matrix points @biotechy commented 1d ago Victoria 190 grant approved June 2026 Received 190 grant Pre invite received: 1st May, 26 Nomination approval: 15th May, 26 Visa lodged: 6th June, 26 Visa... @key commented 1d ago Looks like ACT has announced allocations for 2026-27 Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 600 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 200 places... @biotechy commented 1d ago Victoria 190 grant email - 12/11/2026 DOL : 5 June 2026 Grant : 12 November 2026 Occupation : Analyst Programmer Onshore applicant Non skilled partner @biotechy commented 1d ago NSW round today: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/18823 @biotechy commented 1d ago 491 Grant on 12 Nov 2026 Visa lodged on 26th June 2025 Civil Engineering Technician - Priority occupation Offshore - Sri Lanka Family of four NT. No S56.... @nuttygoose3246 replied 1d ago yes @gregormendel replied 1d ago granted on 12 Nov ? @nuttygoose3246 commented 1d ago copied ,,I received my grant. 491 Visa lodged on 26th June 2025 Civil Engineering Technician - Priority occupation Offshore - Sri Lanka Family of four NT.... @sajidpk commented 1d ago Any community worker? NSW 190 @gregormendel commented 1d ago Congrats ! @gregormendel replied 1d ago thanks for sharing @goofykangaroo6906 commented 1d ago I saw in groups: bricklayer 70pts, motor mechanic 70pts, vet nurse onshore 75pts, ect 90+5, metal fábricator onshore 80pts, Electrical Engineer onshore 100+5pts @biotechy commented 1d ago 190 SA visa granted today! 🎉 Just writing this post to give other offshore Primary Teachers a bit of hope. I thought I would never be invited and it would... @biotechy commented 1d ago 189 Visa granted! Occupation - Environmental Research Scientist Invited - 4 June 2026 Submitted - 8 June 2026 Granted - 10 November 2026 Onshore, No s56! @biotechy commented 1d ago s56 requests for 12 Nov 2026: - To be updated @biotechy commented 1d ago 491 Granted Onshore Came to Tasmania:- February 2025 Tasmanian Employment pathway Job:- Chef 491 Nomination approved:- May 2025 491 visa lodged:- June 2025... @biotechy commented 2d ago 190 SA Granted Offshore Family of 4 Electrician 75 points Lodged 16th June 2026 S56 for son's updated passport 6th october Grant 11th November @biotechy commented 2d ago VIC 190 Grant Onshore Just received my Subclass 190 grant today and wanted to share my timeline and profile details for the group: Visa Subclass: 190... @biotechy commented 2d ago Onshore NT Visa subclass: 190 – Skilled Nominated Occupation: Mechanical Engineer (233512) Application lodged: 2 February 2026 Medical completed: 9 February... @gregormendel commented 2d ago Congrats! How many ROI pts? @biotechy commented 2d ago 190 QLD Offshore Special Education Teacher, Family of 4. DOL- 11th June 2026 S56 - 6th October 26. Medicals and PCC S56 submitted - 10th October. Visa... @biotechy commented 2d ago 190 VISA Grant Today Civil Draftsperson - QLD 70 Points - Offshore Skill Assessment Result: 04/11/2025 IELTS : 14/12/2025 EOl submission: 27/12/2025... @biotechy commented 2d ago 491 visa granted 11 Nov 2026 ECT timeline SA Pre-invite - 01 May 26 Nomination approved- 27 May 26 Visa lodged- 10 June 26 S56 Medical - 29 Oct 26 Visa... @gregormendel commented 2d ago Unfortunately, at this stage your only option is wait some more. Its very difficult to predict timeframes. You can check search results here too. Best of luck. @biotechy commented 2d ago 190 VISA Grant Today Skill Assessment Submission: 12/12/2025 Skill Assessment Result: 17/02/2026 IELTS 1st Attempt: 05/04/2026 IETLS retake (Oral):... @biotechy commented 2d ago 189 VISA GRANT Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Offshore) Date of invite: 04-06-2026 Date lodged: 01-07-2026 S56: 09-10-2026 (Employment evidence:... @nuttylion1179 replied 2d ago wow more than 3 years @biotechy commented 2d ago 491 Offshore Electrical Engineer Lodged Jul 2023 Last s56 Apr 2026 Grant 11 Nov 2026 @biotechy commented 2d ago Nominated Occupation: 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson (Priority) Unit Group: 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians Country of... @biotechy commented 2d ago Nominated Occupation: 233211 Civil Engineer (Priority) Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Qatar Assessing Authority:... @biotechy commented 2d ago 190 WA glazier offshore Dol 11 may 2026 S56 Oct 1, 2026 PCC India Grant 11 nov 2026 Got RPL Skill assessment from TRA

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