✓ GRANTED189Onshore2d ago
224111 · Actuary
90 pts · Lodged 4 Jun 2026 · Granted 18 Sep 2026
3m 16d
lodge → grant
How long does the 189 visa take right now? Most applicants get their grant in 2–8 months.
Based on 69 grants reported by the community · updated 20 Sep 2026
50% of cases within
2m 1d
the typical case
75% of cases within
7m 19d
plan around this
90% of cases within
7m 29d
long-wait scenario
Every grant, plotted
⚡ Onshore·PriOnshore·StdOffshore·Std
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Journey milestones · median days from lodgement
Lodged0d
Medicals9d
Granted2m 1d
Median wait · by grant month
Median lodge→grant days per grant month · community-reported
Median wait by state · 189
NT
—
QLD
—
WA
—
SA
—
NSW
—
ACT
—
VIC
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TAS
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189 is not state-nominated — state shown is applicant residence.
Median wait by processing queue · MD-119
⚡ Onshore • Priority occupations1m 29d · 23 cases
Onshore • Standard7m 29d · 5 cases
Recent 189 grantsView all →
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY189Onshore10d ago
252411 · Occupational Therapist
80 pts · Lodged 17 Jul 2026 · Granted 10 Sep 2026
1m 25d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY189Onshore20d ago
254415 · Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
80 pts · Lodged 1 Jul 2026 · Granted 31 Aug 2026
2m 1d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY189Onshore20d ago
254412 · Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
80 pts · Lodged 1 Jul 2026 · Granted 31 Aug 2026
2m 1d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY189Onshore20d ago
133111 · Construction Project Manager
90 pts · Lodged 4 Jun 2026 · Granted 31 Aug 2026
2m 28d
lodge → grant
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 189 visa take right now?
Based on 69 grants reported by the community, half of subclass 189 applicants get their grant within 2m 1d of lodgement, and 75% within 7m 19d.
What is the fastest 189 visa grant reported?
The fastest reported subclass 189 grant took 29d from lodgement to grant; the slowest took 9m 9d.
Does lodging onshore or offshore change 189 processing time?
Yes — processing queues differ. Community medians: Onshore • Priority occupations: 1m 29d · Onshore • Standard: 7m 29d.
Where does this data come from?
Every data point is a visa timeline reported by a real applicant in the Skilled Visa Tracker app. These are community-sourced estimates, not migration advice, and are not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs.