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Subclass 491 granted in 22 months
by HumbleReef5289 · 28 June 2026
Granted in 22 monthsSubclass 491State-nominatedNSW · regional
“NSW-nominated 491 family applicant lodged late 2022, medical early 2023, then multiple S56 renewal requests for police checks and medicals, granted after about 22 months.”
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Visa Lodged
28 Nov 2022
Medical Examination
14 Jan 2023 · 7w later
S56 Request Received
1 Feb 2024 · 13mo later
Visa Granted
1 Oct 2024 · 8mo later
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