Community question

Telling DHA about a pregnancy while a 190 is pending

by HopefulComet5359 · 21 May 2026

Subclass 190NSW

Applicant lodged a 190 NSW with spouse and child and finished medicals; asks when to notify the department about a planned pregnancy and whether it delays the grant or means redoing medicals.

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SLSteadyLagoon8580

You must report a change in circumstances such as pregnancy; the file is then put on hold so the newborn can be added, and hiding it can cause problems later.

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