✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY189Onshore1d ago
272511 · Social Worker
85 pts · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Granted 5 Aug 2026
7m 19d
lodge → grant
How long does the 189 visa take right now? Most applicants get their grant in 7–8 months.
Based on 41 grants reported by the community · updated 6 Aug 2026
50% of cases within
6m 27d
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
CO contact6m 13d
Granted6m 27d
Median wait · by grant month
Median lodge→grant days per grant month · community-reported
Median wait by state · 189
NT
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QLD
—
WA
—
SA
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NSW
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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 occupations7m 19d · 1 cases
Onshore • Standard7m 29d · 1 cases
Recent 189 grantsView all →
✓ GRANTED189Onshore1d ago
234211 · Chemist
85 pts · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · Granted 5 Aug 2026
7m 29d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED1892d ago
254418 · Registered Nurse (Medical)
80 pts · Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Granted 4 Aug 2026
1m 18d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED1892d ago
254418 · Registered Nurse (Medical)
80 pts · Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Granted 4 Aug 2026
1m 18d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED1892d ago
254418 · Registered Nurse (Medical)
85 pts · Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Granted 4 Aug 2026
1m 19d
lodge → grant
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 189 visa take right now?
Based on 41 grants reported by the community, half of subclass 189 applicants get their grant within 6m 27d 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: 7m 19d · 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.