Invitation rounds / State nomination
State nomination 2026-27
From 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, states and territories nominated 494 people for the 190 and 424 for the 491, according to SkillSelect. Northern Territory nominated the most.
190 nominations
494
491 nominations
424
Key facts
- From 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, Australian states and territories nominated 494 people for the subclass 190 visa and 424 for the subclass 491, according to SkillSelect.
- Northern Territory issued the most nominations in that period: 188 for the 190 and 208 for the 491.
- Each state and territory runs its own nomination criteria and invitation rounds.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “State nomination 2026-27.” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/state-nomination/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Nominations by state, 2026-27 so far
| State or territory | 190 | 491 | Latest round | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | <5 | <5 | 12 October 2026 | Official site |
| New South Wales | 11 | 0 | — | Official site |
| Northern Territory | 188 | 208 | — | Official site |
| Queensland | 7 | <5 | — | Official site |
| South Australia | 0 | 0 | — | Official site |
| Tasmania | 271 | 96 | — | Official site |
| Victoria | 0 | 0 | — | Official site |
| Western Australia | 17 | 120 | 14 October 2026 | Official site |
Round details
Canberra Matrix invitation round: invitations by group in the ACT’s 12 October 2026 round, and the next round dates.
WA state nomination: invitations by stream and the last points invited for each occupation in the 14 October 2026 round.
189 invitation rounds: the federal Skilled Independent rounds and minimum points by occupation.
State nomination questions
Which state gives the most nominations?
From 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, Northern Territory issued the most: 188 for the 190 and 208 for the 491. Counts reported as “<5” are fewer than five.
What is the difference between the 190 and 491?
How do I get a state nomination?
Lodge an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect selecting the state, then meet that state’s own criteria, which can include living or working there, an occupation on its list, or a separate registration of interest. Each state runs its own invitation rounds.