ACME Migration Australia Visa & Migration Approvals
- Migration Help Desk
- Mar 20
- 4 min read
Summary Dated on 19/03/2026
Summary 1: SkillSelect Invitation – Subclass 491 (Northern Territory)
This document is an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). It was issued on 19 March 2026.
Key Details:
Visa Subclass: 491 (Skilled Work Regional)
Invitation Date: 19 March 2026
Validity: 60 calendar days; application must be lodged on or before 18 May 2026
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Points Score: 60 + 15 state nomination points = 75 points
Nomination: Issued by the Northern Territory (NT)
The invitation was generated from an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect. The EOI is now locked and cannot be amended until after the 60-day period. This invitation is a critical step that allows the recipient to proceed with lodging a formal visa application.
Summary 2: Partner (subclass 820) Visa Grant Notice
This is an official visa grant notice for a Partner (subclass 820) visa, granted on 19 March 2026. This is a temporary visa that serves as the first stage toward permanent residence through a partner visa pathway.
Key Details:
Visa Subclass: 820 (Partner – Temporary)
Date of Grant: 19 March 2026
Length of Stay: Until the permanent stage (subclass 801) is decided or the application is withdrawn
Travel: Multiple entries permitted
Conditions: Standard workplace rights apply; the visa holder is protected under Australian workplace laws
This notice advises the visa holder to keep the document for future reference, such as for employer checks via VEVO. The holder may later be assessed for the permanent Partner (subclass 801) visa.
Summary 3: VETASSESS Skills Assessment – Pharmacy Technician
This letter from VETASSESS confirms a positive skills assessment outcome for a Pharmacy Technician applicant.
Key Details:
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Assessment Date: 17 March 2026
Outcome: APPROVED POSITIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Nominated Occupation: Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO Code: 31215)
Required Skill Level: Qualification comparable to an Australian Certificate IV (AQF Certificate IV) or higher in a highly relevant field
Employment Criteria:
At least one year of post-qualification, highly relevant employment within the last five years, working 20+ hours per week.
Alternative pathways are outlined for qualifications not in a highly relevant field or for lower-level qualifications (e.g., Certificate III requiring three years of experience).
This positive assessment is essential for skilled migration visa applications requiring a trade or technical occupation assessment.
Summary 4: Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) Visa Grant Notice
This document is the official visa grant notice for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), granted on 19 March 2026.
Key Details:
Visa Subclass: 491 (Skilled Work Regional – Provisional)
Date of Grant: 19 March 2026
Stay Until: 19 March 2031
Travel: Multiple entries permitted
Nomination: Victoria (VIC)
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Points Score: 65 + 15 = 80 points
Visa Lodgement Date: 17 December 2024
Visa Conditions:
8578: Must notify of certain changes (e.g., address, passport)
8579: Must live, work, and study in a designated regional area
8580: Must provide evidence of addresses
8581: Must attend interviews if requested
This is a provisional visa that provides a pathway to permanent residence (subclass 191) after meeting specific regional residence and work requirements.
Summary 5: Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) Visa Grant Notice
This is an official visa grant notice for a Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) permanent residence visa, granted on 19 March 2026.
Key Details:
Visa Subclass: 190 (Skilled – Nominated – Permanent)
Date of Grant: 19 March 2026
Must Not Arrive After: 19 March 2031 (initial entry deadline)
Length of Stay: Indefinite from the date of each arrival
Travel: Unlimited until 19 March 2031
Points Score: 85 + 5 = 90 points
The notice advises withdrawing any other undecided visa applications, as a subsequent substantive visa could affect this permanent residence status. The holder is also advised to retain this document for VEVO checks.
Summary 6: Visitor (subclass 600) Visa Grant Notice
This document is a visa grant notice for a Visitor (subclass 600) visa in the Tourist stream, granted on 18 March 2026.
Key Details:
Visa Subclass: 600 (Visitor – Tourist)
Date of Grant: 18 March 2026
Must Not Arrive After: 18 March 2029
Length of Stay: 12 months from the date of each arrival
Travel: Multiple entries permitted
Visa Lodgement Date: 20 February 2026
Visa Conditions:
8558: Maximum 12 months stay in any 18-month period
8501: Maintain adequate health insurance
8101: No work permitted
8201: Maximum three months study permitted
This visa is noted as a "Grandparent Visitor Visa," indicating it may be for family visits. The holder must comply with all conditions to maintain lawful status in Australia.
Summary 7: Western Australian State Nomination Approvals – Subclass 491
This document consists of multiple approval letters for Western Australian State nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa. The approvals are dated 19 March 2026.
Key Details:
Nomination Type: WA 491 State Nomination
Visa Pathway: Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)
Nomination Streams:
Graduate Higher Education Stream – Occupation: Occupancy Planner (ANZSCO 121911)
General Skills Stream – Occupation: Occupancy Planner (ANZSCO 321212)
Key Conditions:
Nomination is granted based on the applicant’s commitment to Western Australia.
Nomination is subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon at lodgement.
Next Steps: Migration Services will formally nominate the applicant’s Expression of Interest (EOI) within 10 working days.
These approvals allow the recipients to proceed with lodging their subclass 491 visa applications with the Department of Home Affairs.
Summary 8: Western Australian State Nomination Approvals – Subclass 190
This document consists of two approval letters for Western Australian State nomination for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) permanent visa. The approvals are dated 19 March 2026.
Key Details:
Nomination Type: WA 190 State Nomination
Visa Pathway: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated – Permanent)
Nomination Stream: General Visa Scheme (likely Graduate or General stream)
Nomination Occupations:
Carpenter (ANZSCO 321012)
Painting Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322111)
Key Conditions:
Nomination is granted based on the applicant’s commitment to Western Australia.
Nomination is subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon at lodgement.
Next Steps: Migration Services will formally nominate the applicant’s Expression of Interest (EOI) within two working days.
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