NSW Skilled Migration Program Invitation Round to be Held Next Week
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The NSW Government has announced its interim allocation for the 2025-26 Skilled Migration Program with 200 places for the Subclass 190 visa, 180 places for the Subclass 491 visa, along with updated NSW Skills lists and priority sectors
The NSW Government has received an interim allocation for the 2025 to 26 Skill Migration Program from the Department of Home Affairs, Australia. The current interim allocations provided include:
- Skill Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): 200 Places
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): 180 Places
Invitation Rounds for Subclass 190 Visa
An invitation round for NSW nomination under the Subclass 190 will be conducted next week, while the state further awaits the full program allocations.
To maximise your chances of selection, ensure that your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) is up to date, and that you can provide evidence for all details that are highlighted in your application
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NSW Priority Sectors
Under the NSW State Migration Plan, the state continues to align with national priorities to attract and retain skilled professionals. This initiative supports growth in key areas such as construction, net zero and energy transition, care and support economy, digital and cyber, agriculture and agri food, and advanced manufacturing.
Updated NSW Skills Lists for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 Visas
NSW has released its 2025-26 Skills list at the ANZSCO unit group level, with a separate list for the Subclass 190 Visa and the Subclass 491 visa
1. Subclass 190 Updated Skills List
| ANZSCO Code | Unit Group Name |
|---|---|
| 1325 | Research and Development Managers |
| 1331 | Construction Managers |
| 1332 | Engineering Managers |
| 1334 | Manufacturers |
| 1335 | Production Managers |
| 1341 | Child Care Centre Managers |
| 1342 | Health and Welfare Services Managers |
| 1343 | School Principals |
| 1351 | ICT Managers |
| 2245 | Land Economists and Valuers |
| 2321 | Architects and Landscape Architects |
| 2322 | Surveyors and Spatial Scientists |
| 2326 | Urban and Regional Planners |
| 2331 | Chemical and Materials Engineers |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals |
| 2333 | Electrical Engineers |
| 2334 | Electronics Engineers |
| 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers |
| 2336 | Mining Engineers |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals |
| 2341 | Agricultural and Forestry Scientists |
| 2342 | Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists |
| 2343 | Environmental Scientists |
| 2344 | Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists |
| 2347 | Veterinarians |
| 2411 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers |
| 2412 | Primary School Teachers |
| 2414 | Secondary School Teachers |
| 2421 | University Lecturers and Tutors |
| 2512 | Medical Imaging Professionals |
| 2513 | Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals |
| 2515 | Pharmacists |
| 2521 | Chiropractors and Osteopaths |
| 2524 | Occupational Therapists |
| 2525 | Physiotherapists |
| 2527 | Audiologists and Speech Pathologists/Therapists |
| 2531 | Generalist Medical Practitioners |
| 2533 | Specialist Physicians |
| 2534 | Psychiatrists |
| 2535 | Surgeons |
| 2539 | Other Medical Practitioners |
| 2541 | Midwives |
| 2543 | Nurse Managers |
| 2544 | Registered Nurses |
| 2611 | ICT Business and Systems Analysts |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2621 | Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals |
| 2723 | Psychologists |
| 2725 | Social Workers |
| 3112 | Medical Technicians |
| 3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
| 3122 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3123 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3125 | Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3129 | Other Building and Engineering Technicians |
| 3211 | Automotive Electricians |
| 3212 | Motor Mechanics |
| 3222 | Sheetmetal Trades Workers |
| 3223 | Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers |
| 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers |
| 3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists |
| 3234 | Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers |
| 3311 | Bricklayers and Stonemasons |
| 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners |
| 3322 | Painting Trades Workers |
| 3331 | Glaziers |
| 3332 | Plasterers |
| 3333 | Roof Tilers |
| 3334 | Wall and Floor Tilers |
| 3341 | Plumbers |
| 3411 | Electricians |
| 3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics |
| 3422 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers |
| 3423 | Electronics Trades Workers |
| 3424 | Telecommunications Trades Workers |
| 3613 | Veterinary Nurses |
| 3941 | Cabinetmakers |
| 4117 | Welfare Support Workers |
2. Subclass 491 Updated Skills List
| ANZSCO Code | Unit Group Name |
|---|---|
| 1212 | Crop Farmers |
| 1214 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers |
| 1324 | Policy and Planning Managers |
| 1325 | Research and Development Managers |
| 1331 | Construction Managers |
| 1332 | Engineering Managers |
| 1334 | Manufacturers |
| 1335 | Production Managers |
| 1341 | Child Care Centre Managers |
| 1342 | Health and Welfare Services Managers |
| 1351 | ICT Managers |
| 2245 | Land Economists and Valuers |
| 2312 | Marine Transport Professionals |
| 2321 | Architects and Landscape Architects |
| 2322 | Surveyors and Spatial Scientists |
| 2326 | Urban and Regional Planners |
| 2331 | Chemical and Materials Engineers |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals |
| 2333 | Electrical Engineers |
| 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers |
| 2336 | Mining Engineers |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals |
| 2342 | Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists |
| 2343 | Environmental Scientists |
| 2344 | Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists |
| 2347 | Veterinarians |
| 2411 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers |
| 2412 | Primary School Teachers |
| 2414 | Secondary School Teachers |
| 2421 | University Lecturers and Tutors |
| 2512 | Medical Imaging Professionals |
| 2513 | Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals |
| 2515 | Pharmacists |
| 2523 | Dental Practitioners |
| 2524 | Occupational Therapists |
| 2525 | Physiotherapists |
| 2527 | Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists |
| 2531 | Generalist Medical Practitioners |
| 2533 | Specialist Physicians |
| 2539 | Other Medical Practitioners |
| 2544 | Registered Nurses |
| 2611 | ICT Business and Systems Analysts |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2621 | Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals |
| 2723 | Psychologists |
| 2725 | Social Workers |
| 3111 | Agricultural Technicians |
| 3112 | Medical Technicians |
| 3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
| 3122 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3123 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3125 | Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3129 | Other Building and Engineering Technicians |
| 3211 | Automotive Electricians |
| 3212 | Motor Mechanics |
| 3222 | Sheetmetal Trades Workers |
| 3223 | Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers |
| 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers |
| 3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists |
| 3311 | Bricklayers and Stonemasons |
| 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners |
| 3322 | Painting Trades Workers |
| 3331 | Glaziers |
| 3332 | Plasterers |
| 3333 | Roof Tilers |
| 3334 | Wall and Floor Tilers |
| 3341 | Plumbers |
| 3411 | Electricians |
| 3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics |
| 3422 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers |
| 3423 | Electronics Trades Workers |
| 3424 | Telecommunications Trades Workers |
| 3613 | Veterinary Nurses |
| 3941 | Cabinetmakers |
| 3942 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers |
| 3992 | Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators |
| 4117 | Welfare Support Workers |
Latest Update on Subclass 491 Visa
Applicants must note that the applications for further Skilled Worker Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 under all pathways are currently closed to new applicants.
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