Subclass 491 timeline: 1356 days waiting
by SunnyPine6933 · 22 May 2026
“Offshore applicant lodged a 491 with South Australia nomination and completed health clearance; worried that published processing times jumped sharply and asking whether to also submit a 189 EOI.”
Visa Lodged
1 Nov 2022
Medical Examination
1 Dec 2022 · 4w later
Nothing stops you submitting another EOI, but you may need to withdraw the 491 if a 189 invite comes; consult a registered agent.
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