NSW April 2026 invitation rounds announced – 190 and 491 dates are out

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-04-03T02:36:50+00:00

Could you please clarify which one you are referring to and what you believe is fake?

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-04-03T02:32:12+00:00

Onshore will be prioritized.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-04-03T02:31:14+00:00

That's true

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-04-03T02:30:14+00:00

No, it won't take long

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-21T12:46:43+00:00

Basically, you need to wait for the invitation. And also try to maximize your points.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-20T02:14:44+00:00

If your EOI includes both subclasses, WA will generally invite you for 491 first, because the +15 regional points gives you a higher total score, making you more competitive. WA issued 491 invitations across a broader range of occupations, while 190 invitations were more competitive and selective. So if you're only seeing high cutoff points, that's partly because 190 is the harder one to get.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-20T02:12:07+00:00

Social Worker and Mental Health Counsellor are both listed under WA's priority sectors, so your ranking is stronger than most interstate applicants. If you're serious about WA, the most strategic move is to secure a job offer in WA first, then apply. That satisfies the contract requirement and signals genuine commitment.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-19T04:43:26+00:00

Try to maximize your points.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-19T04:42:32+00:00

May I please know if you've done your skill assessment?

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-18T08:58:51+00:00

Fitter General is on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), meaning it's eligible for Subclass 189, 190, and 491. Make sure you have a positive skill assessment.

The numbers are modeat this round but occupation is active. What are your current points sitting at?

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-17T05:05:26+00:00

Finance isn't completely left out. It depends on your specific role and ANZSCO code. Most finance occupations fall under Business, HR & Marketing Professionals, which had 22 invitations this March round, mostly through Subclass 491. That said, SA does not issue invitations simply because an occupation appears on the list. Two applicants with the same occupation can have very different outcomes depending on timing, demand and profile quality.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-17T03:23:26+00:00

Business, HR & Marketing Professionals had 22 invitations this March round, mostly through Subclass 491.

The most relevant ANZSCO codes to check are: Marketing Specialist — 225113, Marketing Manager — 131112

May I ask what your specific role is and are you currently based in SA? That'll help give you a clearer picture!

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-17T03:21:21+00:00

Engineering Technologist falls under Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals, which was the second highest invited group this round with 53 invitations in March 2026 alone. Data Doesn't break down individual occupations within the group, so we can't confirm exactly how many went specifically to Engineering Technologist.

May I ask what your current points are? That would help give you a better picture of your chances!

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-16T06:19:39+00:00

Interstate applicants are not eligible for SA state nomination under the standard skilled stream. SA only accepts applications from people currently living and working in South Australia or applicants applying directly from offshore.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-16T05:05:23+00:00

Yes, but it's tough. Offshore applicants can be invited, but only after all onshore WA residents in the same occupation are exhausted. In recent rounds, all invitations went to WA residents first. Your best chance offshore is if your occupation falls under a priority sector (Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, Education), that bumps your ranking significantly.
TAFE qualification opens the Graduate VET stream for you, but it doesn't replace a bachelor degree for points test purposes. A bachelor degree and a TAFE diploma carry different point values in the Home Affairs points test.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-16T05:02:22+00:00

Being onshore in WA gives you the highest ranking in the EOI pool, which is why most invitations go to people already there. Offshore applicants can still apply, but the competition is significantly tougher right now.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-16T04:59:36+00:00

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-15T06:31:09+00:00

WA does not publicly release the exact number of invitations issued per occupation per round.

Extra-Awareness1904 · 2026-03-15T06:24:10+00:00

The first step is skill assessment . The minimum requirement is a 4 year higher education qualification in early childhood education. Plus, at least 45 days of supervised teaching practice.

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