{"id":12872,"date":"2026-03-31T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/?p=12872"},"modified":"2026-03-31T07:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:01:09","slug":"2026-state-nomination-invitation-trends-190-491","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/2026-state-nomination-invitation-trends-190-491\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 State Nomination Invitation Trends for Subclass 190 and 491: What the Data Actually Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 2026 State Nomination Invitation Trends for Subclass 190 and 491: What the Data Actually Shows\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/15gV4mOaESIrbliybcS3wp?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of applicants still believe that if someone got invited at 85 or 90 points, the same result should apply to everyone in that occupation. But that is not how state nomination is working in practice. In 2026, states are looking beyond points. They are paying closer attention to occupation demand, whether you are onshore or offshore, your English level, relevant work history, local study or employment links, and how well your profile fits the state\u2019s current priorities. That broader state-by-state approach is reflected in official program settings across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2026 invitation round snapshot by state<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What the data suggests in 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Strong visible pattern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best suited for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Victoria<\/td><td>Broad selection across multiple occupations<\/td><td>Balanced profile matters more than points alone<\/td><td>Applicants with strong overall profiles, good English and relevant work history<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western Australia<\/td><td>More structured invitation flow<\/td><td>Stream fit matters heavily<\/td><td>Graduates, applicants with strong English and clear pathway alignment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queensland<\/td><td>Practical, workforce-linked selection<\/td><td>Onshore work and local connection matter a lot<\/td><td>Applicants already living and working in Queensland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New South Wales<\/td><td>Selective and competitive<\/td><td>Sector demand matters strongly<\/td><td>Strong profiles in health, ICT, education, infrastructure and agriculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Australia<\/td><td>Clearer public signals than many states<\/td><td>Priority sectors and invitation categories matter<\/td><td>Applicants aligned to health, engineering, ICT, education and related sectors<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters because the real question in 2026 is no longer just, \u201cWhat points are needed?\u201d The better question is, \u201cWhich state is more likely to value my exact profile?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Victoria shows that strong overall profiles are winning, not just high points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria\u2019s 2025\u201326\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/victorias-2025-26-skilled-migration-visa-nomination-program-is-now-open\">skilled visa nomination program is open\u00a0<\/a>with 3,400 places in total: 2,700 for subclass 190 and 700 for subclass 491. Victoria also uses a Registration of Interest, which means applicants are not being assessed only through their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/working-in-australia\/skillselect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SkillSelect EOI<\/a>. The state is applying an extra selection layer when deciding whom to invite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That helps explain why Victoria often looks broad rather than rigid. In the data made from Aussizz Group guided applicants, the Victorian sample covers multiple occupations, including ICT roles, health occupations, engineering-related roles and teaching-linked occupations. Victoria appears to be rewarding profiles that look well-rounded and migration-ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In plain language, Victoria is not behaving like a state where points alone drive the outcome. A profile with the right occupation, solid English, good experience and a clean, consistent EOI can be more competitive than a profile with slightly higher points but weaker overall alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is exactly why many applicants misunderstand Victoria. They compare only the points total and ignore the rest of the file. But Victoria\u2019s structure suggests the state is choosing people it sees as a better match for its broader skilled migration goals, not just the highest-scoring applicants on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Western Australia looks more structured and stream-driven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Australia is often watched closely because applicants see it as one of the more rules-based states.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/migration.wa.gov.au\/our-services-support\/state-nominated-migration-program\">WA\u2019s State Nominated Migration Program is open for both subclass 190 and subclass 491<\/a>, and the state has confirmed that invitation rounds for the 2025\u201326 program began in late 2025, with published invitation data by round. WA\u2019s official criteria also make it clear that invitations are ranked using factors such as residency status, occupation list and EOI settings, rather than being random selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large number of invited cases are sitting inside clearly defined streams like Graduate Stream Higher Education, Graduate Stream Vocational Education and Training, and General Stream under WA occupation schedules.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/wa-190-491-invitation-trends-23-feb-2026\">Repeated occupations in the Aussizz Group WA data\u00a0<\/a>include Registered Nurse, Chef, Cook, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Architectural Draftsperson and Early Childhood-related roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visible pattern here is important: WA is not simply inviting \u201chigh-point people.\u201d It is inviting people who match a stream properly. In many cases, English level also appears to matter a lot, with several invited profiles showing Proficient or Superior English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if Victoria looks broad and profile-based, WA looks more pathway-based. That can actually help applicants, because a structured state is easier to plan for. But it also means that simply having the occupation is not enough. Your qualification, stream, English and category fit need to line up cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Queensland is showing one of the clearest workforce-linked patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/queensland-state-nomination-trends-190-491\">Queensland\u2019s 2025\u201326 State Nominated Migration Program opened<\/a>\u00a0with 2,600 places: 1,850 for subclass 190 and 750 for subclass 491. Migration Queensland also clearly states that, for many onshore pathways, recent work and residence in Queensland are important. For example, skilled workers living in Queensland generally need to have been living and working in Queensland for the past 9 months for subclass 190, or in regional Queensland for the past 6 months for subclass 491.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the listed cases are onshore, already working in Queensland, and in occupations like Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Counsellor, Analyst Programmer, Dietitian, Social Worker, Urban and Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Architectural Draftsperson, Chef and Retail Pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland is clearly rewarding applicants who already have a labour market connection to the state. If you are living in Queensland, working in your field, and your occupation is eligible, your profile may become much stronger than someone with similar points but no Queensland connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why Queensland often feels less random than applicants expect. It is not only asking whether you qualify. It is also asking whether you are already contributing to the state\u2019s workforce needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>NSW remains attractive, but it is still highly competitive and less predictable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/visas-and-migration\/skilled-visas\">NSW is still one of the most in-demand states for skilled migration<\/a>, but it remains less transparent than some other states when it comes to public cut-offs or fixed invitation timing. NSW states that invitation rounds occur throughout the financial year and that there are no set dates. It also makes clear that because of very high demand, applicants should explore all pathways and not simply wait for a NSW invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW also highlights key sectors for subclass 190 and 491. For subclass 190, the state points to health, education, ICT and infrastructure. For subclass 491, the listed key sectors include health, education, ICT, infrastructure and agriculture. NSW\u2019s subclass 491 pathway page also confirms three broad nomination pathways: employer-based regional work, invited pathway and recent regional NSW graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW is selective, demand-driven and more competitive than many people assume. Strong sector alignment matters a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For applicants, NSW should usually be treated as part of a broader strategy, not the only strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>South Australia is giving applicants clearer signals than many other states<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/migration.sa.gov.au\/before-applying\/visa-options-and-pathways\/skilled-migrants\/moving-to-south-australia-from-overseas\">South Australia has 2,250 nomination places for 2025\u201326, including 1,350 for subclass 190 and 900 for subclass 491.<\/a>&nbsp;That alone makes it a serious state to watch. But what makes SA especially useful for applicants is that it is publishing clearer invitation information than many others. Its March 2026 update confirmed that invitations would continue monthly, and it published category-level invitation numbers across professional groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is helpful because it gives applicants real market signals. In the March 2026 invitation update, SA showed invitations across categories such as health professionals, engineering-related groups, ICT, education-linked occupations and business-related categories. In other words, SA is not closed off to only one profession. It is selecting across multiple sectors, but it is doing so in a visible and structured way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared with NSW, South Australia gives applicants a little more clarity. Compared with Queensland, it is less directly tied to one simple onshore work test. Compared with Victoria, it may feel slightly easier to read. But the same core truth still applies: stream fit and state priority fit matter more than copying somebody else\u2019s invitation result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What actually improves your chances in subclass 190 and 491<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it matters in 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact on invitation chances<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupation demand<\/td><td>States are selecting based on labour shortages and priority sectors<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total points<\/td><td>Still important, but not the only deciding factor<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Onshore or offshore status<\/td><td>Some states clearly prefer onshore applicants in key pathways<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English score<\/td><td>Often separates similar applicants<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relevant work experience<\/td><td>Makes the profile more employment-ready<\/td><td>Medium to High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State work or study connection<\/td><td>Especially important in QLD, WA, SA and regional pathways<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salary or current employment<\/td><td>Can support practical workforce demand<\/td><td>Medium to High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stream eligibility<\/td><td>Many states are inviting through specific pathways, not just general pools<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete profile usually means the occupation is eligible, the skills assessment is valid, the English result is competitive, the points claims are accurate, and there is a believable connection between the applicant and the state\u2019s labour needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Common occupation trends visible in the shared applicant data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Occupation group<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visible in Aussizz Group Data<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trend observed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registered Nurses \/ Nursing roles<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Strong and repeated across multiple states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering occupations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Active and competitive in several states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICT occupations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Good traction where aligned with demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early Childhood \/ Education roles<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Repeated in graduate-linked and general pathways<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drafting \/ Construction-linked occupations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Strong in WA and visible elsewhere<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chef \/ Cook occupations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Visible in WA and some state nomination pathways<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social and health support occupations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Consistently relevant where shortages exist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Planning \/ Technical specialist roles<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Viable where local demand is clear<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not mean every applicant in these occupations will receive an invite. But it does show where traction is visible in the data. It also shows that health, engineering, ICT, education and construction-related roles are still among the more active areas in the nomination landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>State nomination comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Victoria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Western Australia<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Queensland<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NSW<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>South Australia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is points score alone enough?<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Does stream fit matter?<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes, strongly<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is onshore profile useful?<\/td><td>Often yes<\/td><td>Often yes<\/td><td>Very important in many pathways<\/td><td>Often yes<\/td><td>Often yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is English a differentiator?<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Very much<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are occupation priorities important?<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is a state-specific strategy needed?<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This table really sums up the 2026 picture. Different states may look different on the surface, but they are all moving in the same direction: they want profiles that fit their own needs, not just high scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/common-mistakes-international-students-australia\">The biggest mistakes applicants are making in 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Common mistake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it is risky<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Better approach<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Copying someone else\u2019s points score<\/td><td>Same points does not mean same invitation chance<\/td><td>Compare the full profile, not just score<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focusing only on subclass 190<\/td><td>May ignore stronger 491 or regional options<\/td><td>Assess both 190 and 491 properly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ignoring state-specific rules<\/td><td>Every state is selecting differently<\/td><td>Build a state-by-state strategy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assuming one round sets the long-term trend<\/td><td>Invitation rounds can shift with allocations and sector demand<\/td><td>Watch patterns over time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neglecting English improvement<\/td><td>English often separates similar applicants<\/td><td>Maximise English where possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applying without checking stream fit<\/td><td>Eligibility alone is not enough<\/td><td>Match the pathway carefully<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where many good applicants lose time. They are not necessarily weak candidates. They are just using the wrong comparison method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What the 2026 data actually shows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invitation rounds are becoming more selective, but also more readable if you focus on the right things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just points.<br>Not just occupation title.<br>Not just one invitation screenshot online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters now is profile fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means looking at your occupation, English, work history, study background, onshore or offshore position, state connection and stream eligibility together. A person with 85 points and a strong state fit may be more realistic than a person with 95 points and weak alignment. That is the part many applicants miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz Group has helped 200,000+ applicants to their Australian Dreams, and this is exactly where proper strategy matters. In 2026, the smartest migration plans are not based on guesswork or copied cases. They are based on reading the invitation trend correctly and matching your profile to the state most likely to value it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to understand where your subclass 190 or subclass 491 profile stands in 2026, book a consultation with Aussizz Group and get a strategy built around your occupation, points, state fit and real nomination chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q1. Are subclass 190 and 491 invitations based only on points?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Points still matter, but states are also considering occupation demand, English, work experience, local study or employment links, and stream eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q2. Which states are easier to understand in 2026?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia are showing clearer structural patterns right now. Queensland is heavily workforce-linked, WA is stream-driven, and SA is publishing more public invitation signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q3. Is NSW still a good option for subclass 190 or 491?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but it is highly competitive. NSW runs invitation rounds throughout the financial year and does not publish fixed dates, so applicants should treat it as part of a broader strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q4. Does Queensland prefer onshore applicants?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many pathways, yes. Migration Queensland requires recent residence and work in Queensland or regional Queensland for key onshore pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q5. What are Victoria\u2019s 2025\u201326 nomination places?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria has 3,400 places in total: 2,700 for subclass 190 and 700 for subclass 491.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q6. What are Queensland\u2019s 2025\u201326 nomination places?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland has 2,600 places in total: 1,850 for subclass 190 and 750 for subclass 491.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q7. What are South Australia\u2019s 2025\u201326 nomination places?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Australia has 2,250 places in total: 1,350 for subclass 190 and 900 for subclass 491.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q8. Which occupations look stronger in current trends?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the shared applicant data and current state settings, health, engineering, ICT, education, construction-related roles and some regional workforce occupations continue to show better traction than many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q9. Why do two people with the same points get different outcomes?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because states are not selecting on points alone. 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