@wackyelephant2384

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 671 days

ICT Business Analyst

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TAS

Applied

06 Jun 24

S56

07 Jan 26

+580 days

Granted

08 Apr 26

+91 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 770 days

Software Engineer

•

NSW

Applied

28 Feb 24

S56

03 Nov 25

+614 days

Granted

08 Apr 26

+156 days

S56 Notes S56 : 3rd Nov 2025 (Health + Police + Employment)

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 573 days

Motor Mechanic (General)

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SA

Applied

12 Sep 24

S56

03 Mar 26

+537 days

Granted

08 Apr 26

+36 days

Family of 3 S56 Notes S56 request 3-3-26 for employment ( pay slips, refrence letter, contract) . Proof of living in SA during study and job previous years. S56 cleared on 16-3-26

🌍 Offshore 491 Priority

Total: 377 days

Hospital Pharmacist

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VIC

Applied

26 Mar 25

S56

24 Feb 26

+335 days

Granted

07 Apr 26

+42 days

And mine is here alhumdulillah!! Visa granted today

🇦🇺 Onshore 491 Priority

Total: 38 days

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

•

NSW

Applied

23 Feb 26

S56

27 Feb 26

+4 days

Granted

02 Apr 26

+34 days

1/April/2026 2nd VAC payment done Family of 4 Age 43 S56 Notes Medical

🌍 Offshore 491 Priority

Total: 291 days

Retail Pharmacist

•

NSW

Applied

14 Jun 25

S56

24 Nov 25

+163 days

Granted

01 Apr 26

+128 days

🇦🇺 Onshore 491 Priority

Total: 91 days

Counsellors nec

•

ACT

Applied

31 Dec 25

S56

26 Feb 26

+57 days

Granted

01 Apr 26

+34 days

Came to Australia (Sydney) in 2017 (at age 29) to study ministry studies (Christianity). 2017-2019 2020-2022 - Master's of counselling 2023-2023 - Casual counsellor in a hospital 2023-current - Full-time counsellor and got a positive skills assessment for 1 year only in July 2024. Then NSW removes counsellors from their list. January 2025 (on 485 expiring February 2026) I started looking and interviewing for jobs in Victoria but no luck. June 2025, I joined a company that has an office in ACT. July 2025, I relocate to the ACT (faith). The rule with the ACT is that you work and live here for 3 months before submitting EOI. My partner is offshore so, he puts through an EOI for ACT in September, he gets invited but nomination is rejected because he added me and claimed points from me but am onshore (you both have to be offshore). So we waited for my invite as the rule doesn't apply for onshore applicants. S56 Notes S56 Request: PCC and Partner Skills assessment (My PCC was from Dec, 25 but they requested a new one. Partner’s skills assessment was uploaded in a different folder; I just had to reupload it) submitted on 01 March 2026

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 386 days

Taxation Accountant

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TAS

Applied

11 Mar 25

S56

02 Mar 26

+356 days

Granted

01 Apr 26

+30 days

Moved to Tassie December 2023 ROI submitted: 13-12-2024 Pre-invite date: 19-12-2024 Nomination Lodged: 06-01-2025 Nomination refused: 13-Feb-2025 (due to job duties) Appeal lodged: 13-Feb-2025 Nomination Approved: 21-Feb-2025 Skilled Graduate Pathway - 1 Orange Plus attribute S56 Notes S56 received: 02-03-2026 (Polio + TB test for toddler) Submitted S56 request: 06-03-2026 Email sent to DOHA: 27-03-2026 (because medical will be expired soon) 28 days completed: 29-03-2026 (no movement)

🌍 Offshore 491 Priority

Total: 84 days

Medical Laboratory Scientist

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ACT

Applied

07 Jan 26

S56

13 Feb 26

+37 days

Granted

01 Apr 26

+47 days

Partner same occupation S56 Notes Polio submitted 19 Feb 2026

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 622 days

Electrical Engineer

•

NT

Applied

18 Jul 24

S56

02 Mar 26

+592 days

Granted

01 Apr 26

+30 days

S56 Notes submitted 25-03-2026

🇦🇺 Onshore 491 Priority

Total: 42 days

Pathology Collector

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SA

Applied

12 Feb 26

S56

13 Feb 26

+1 days

Granted

26 Mar 26

+41 days

2 years skilled employment, English: Proficient, overseas medical degree, partner points only for English no NAATI, no overseas experience. I was invited with only 1 month left on my student visa (as a partner of a master’s student). Honestly, what surprised me the most was how fast everything moved after applying. I think processing times are finally improving. S56 Notes PCC submitted same day

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 860 days

Engineering Professionals nec

•

NSW

Applied

17 Nov 23

S56

19 Sep 25

+672 days

Granted

26 Mar 26

+188 days

S56 Notes Medical

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 188 days

Accountant (General)

•

TAS

Applied

19 Sep 25

S56

24 Mar 26

+186 days

Granted

26 Mar 26

+2 days

Stream Orange Plus Arrived in Tasmania in July 2023. Completed Masters in Accounting in March 2025. Nomination approved on 1st September 2025. S56 Notes S56 received on 20th February 2026 for functional English for partner and submitted a letter requesting to pay the second VAC. S64 received on 24th March 2026 to pay the second VAC, which was paid today. Visa granted today, 26th March 2026, just after one hour of paying the second VAC.

🇦🇺 Onshore 491 Priority

Total: 327 days

Enrolled Nurse

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TAS

Applied

02 May 25

S56

23 Feb 26

+297 days

Granted

25 Mar 26

+30 days

Alhamdulillah, 491 granted today. Very thankful for how far I have come. A few more years to permanent residency now, and inshaAllah I will continue studying further in the field I am truly passionate about. It took me 9.5 years to reach this stage. It has been a long journey with a lot of lessons, patience, setbacks, and growth. I always tried to do things the right way, but looking back, the biggest thing I lacked was proper planning. If anyone has followed my story, my biggest advice is this: Time is everything. Make decisions on time. Do not rely blindly on states. Strategise your visa properly and always have a Plan B. Things can change very quickly in Australia. Policies change, state priorities change, occupations move, and opportunities can close before you realise it. So do not waste time, do not get too comfortable, and do not assume things will work out on their own. Plan early, stay informed, keep improving yourself, and move with purpose. One good decision at the right time can save you years. To everyone still on the journey, stay patient and stay focused. Delays are not the end. Keep pushing forward and trust that your time will come too.

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 190 days

University Lecturer

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VIC

Applied

16 Sep 25

S56

19 Feb 26

+156 days

Granted

25 Mar 26

+34 days

Family of 4 491 Family Sponsored Stream S56 Notes Child Medical

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 656 days

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

•

NT

Applied

07 Jun 24

S56

03 Mar 26

+634 days

Granted

25 Mar 26

+22 days

S56 Notes Medical and PCC

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 270 days

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

•

WA

Applied

28 Jun 25

S56

17 Feb 26

+234 days

Granted

25 Mar 26

+36 days

S56 Notes 📄 S56: 17 February 2026 — PCC & Polio 📂 Docs Submitted: 21 February

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 673 days

ICT Business Analyst

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QLD

Applied

20 May 24

S56

13 Mar 26

+662 days

Granted

24 Mar 26

+11 days

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 470 days

Sales and Marketing Manager

•

WA

Applied

08 Dec 24

S56

12 Jan 25

+35 days

Granted

23 Mar 26

+435 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 236 days

Construction Project Manager

•

NSW

Applied

30 Jul 25

S56

18 Feb 26

+203 days

Granted

23 Mar 26

+33 days

S56 Notes s56 for PCC 18 Feb 2026 Submitted on 19 Feb

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 482 days

Chef

•

VIC

Applied

26 Nov 24

S56

17 Mar 26

+476 days

Granted

23 Mar 26

+6 days

Family of 4 S56 Notes Medical clearance 23/03/2026

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 764 days

Marketing Specialist

•

NSW

Applied

14 Feb 24

S56

16 Oct 25

+610 days

Granted

19 Mar 26

+154 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 761 days

Software Engineer

•

NSW

Applied

16 Feb 24

S56

16 Oct 25

+608 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+153 days

Visa Granted

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 787 days

Mechanical Engineer

•

WA

Applied

21 Jan 24

S56

14 Oct 25

+632 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+155 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 763 days

Software Tester

•

NSW

Applied

14 Feb 24

S56

16 Oct 25

+610 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+153 days

S56 Notes s56: 16/10/2025 for medical & Polio certificate Medical cleared: 24/10/2025

🇦🇺 Onshore 491 Priority

Total: 54 days

Retail Pharmacist

•

QLD

Applied

23 Jan 26

S56

10 Feb 26

+18 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+36 days

S56 Notes Employment Evidence submitted on 20 Feb 2026

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 761 days

Software Engineer

•

NSW

Applied

16 Feb 24

S56

16 Oct 25

+608 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+153 days

S56 Notes Medical submitted by hospital to Bupa: 18 October 2025 Medical cleared by Bupa: 21 October 2025 Clicked on I confirm button after medical is cleared

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 772 days

Electronics Engineer

•

TAS

Applied

05 Feb 24

S56

17 Oct 25

+620 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+152 days

S56 Notes S56 (Medicals): 17 Oct 2025 Medicals Cleared: 21 Oct 2025

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 777 days

Software Engineer

•

WA

Applied

31 Jan 24

S56

15 Oct 25

+623 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+154 days

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 621 days

Accountant (General)

•

NT

Applied

05 Jul 24

S56

02 Mar 26

+605 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+16 days

S56 Notes Medical cleared 18 March 2026

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 628 days

Graphic Designer

•

TAS

Applied

28 Jun 24

S56

02 Mar 26

+612 days

Granted

18 Mar 26

+16 days

Couple. PCC updated proactively. No form 80. S56 Notes Medical cleared 17 March 2026

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 73 days

Electrician (General)

•

NSW

Applied

03 Jan 26

S56

16 Feb 26

+44 days

Granted

17 Mar 26

+29 days

S56 Notes Biometrics completed: 9 January 2026 s56 request received: 16 February 2026 Form 1221 and CV s56 submitted: 2 March 2026

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 490 days

Hotel or Motel Manager

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VIC

Applied

12 Nov 24

S56

10 Mar 26

+483 days

Granted

17 Mar 26

+7 days

S56 Notes Medical

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 751 days

Surveyor

•

NSW

Applied

24 Feb 24

S56

27 Oct 25

+611 days

Granted

16 Mar 26

+140 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 727 days

Software Engineer

•

NSW

Applied

16 Mar 24

S56

04 Nov 25

+598 days

Granted

13 Mar 26

+129 days

Today, finally received the grant for family of 4 on 491 under Software Engineer offshore category. received pre-invite on 16-Dec-2023 Lodged visa on 16-Mar-2024 Inbetween submitted the PCC around Oct-2025. S56 on 3-Nov-2025 -- re-Medicals. Visa grant on 13-03-2026. All the best for you all...!

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 689 days

Chef

•

NT

Applied

23 Apr 24

S56

11 Mar 26

+687 days

Granted

13 Mar 26

+2 days

S56 Notes S56 06/11/2025 Tax, AFP , form 80, medical , pcc overseas . 2nd s56 11/03/2026 (mistake correction)

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 482 days

Diesel Motor Mechanic

•

SA

Applied

15 Nov 24

S56

25 Feb 26

+467 days

Granted

12 Mar 26

+15 days

Family of 3 S56 Notes 25/2/26 request for the 7 month old medical

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 553 days

Developer Programmer

•

VIC

Applied

04 Sep 24

S56

03 Mar 26

+545 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+8 days

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 456 days

Civil Engineer

•

VIC

Applied

10 Dec 24

S56

06 Feb 26

+423 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+33 days

🌍 Offshore 491 Priority

Total: 37 days

Secondary School Teacher

•

VIC

Applied

02 Feb 26

S56

06 Feb 26

+4 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+33 days

S56 Notes Medical

🌍 Offshore 491 Priority

Total: 48 days

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

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VIC

Applied

22 Jan 26

S56

06 Feb 26

+15 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+33 days

S56 Notes S56 6th of feb for medicals Submitted everything for s56 13th feb

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 515 days

Accountant (General)

•

VIC

Applied

12 Oct 24

S56

10 Feb 26

+486 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+29 days

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 458 days

Civil Engineer

•

VIC

Applied

08 Dec 24

S56

06 Feb 26

+425 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+33 days

S56 Notes S56 date: 06/02/26 S56 reason: PCC for wife, however submitted mine as well along with her PCC. S56 submission date: 04/03/26

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 580 days

Zoologist

•

NSW

Applied

08 Aug 24

S56

09 Feb 26

+550 days

Granted

11 Mar 26

+30 days

S56 Notes S56 9th of Feb 2026 for medicals and AFP; Submitted AFP on 16th Feb and medical done on 18th Feb, Medical clearance on 25th Feb

🇦🇺 Onshore 491

Total: 616 days

Computer Network and Systems Engineer

•

SA

Applied

02 Jul 24

S56

02 Mar 26

+608 days

Granted

10 Mar 26

+8 days

🌍 Offshore 491

Total: 994 days

Human Resource Adviser

•

NSW

Applied

20 Jun 23

S56

06 Feb 26

+962 days

Granted

10 Mar 26

+32 days

S56 Notes Health Examination - 08/07/2023 PCC - 29/11/2024 Request for Health Examination - 25/10/2024 s56 - Requested past visa application details of 2011 - 12/02/2025 Submitted - 15/02/2025 S56 - Request for new PCC - 06/02/2026 S56 - Request for health Examination - 06/02/2026 Applied for both - 09/02/2026 Submitted Pcc - 23/02/2026