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Subclass 491 timeline: 561 days waiting

by SteadyMeadow2093 · 28 June 2026

561 days waitingSubclass 491Points-testedDiesel MechanicSA · regional

“491 regional — nomination through but the visa has been quiet for months. Anyone in regional SA hearing back?”

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EOI Submitted
10 Oct 2024
Invitation Received
2 Jan 2025 · 3mo later
Visa Lodged
4 Jan 2025 · 2d later

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WCWarmCedar

Regional is slow everywhere right now. Mine took 7 months after nomination. Hang in there.

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