| State | Status | How people are chosen |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 190 open · 491 not open | Victorian Points Test (VPT) |
| New South Wales | 190 invitation only · 491 list pending | Invitation only, ranked within unit group |
| Australian Capital Territory | Matrix rounds · next week of 25 Jan 2027 | Canberra Matrix, ranked within unit group |
| Tasmania | Rounds running · latest 5 Nov | Priority attribute points (Gold, Green, Orange Plus, Orange) |
| Western Australia | Monthly invitations | Ranking groups, then EOI points, then EOI date |
| Queensland | ROIs open · 5 pathways | Own selection (not by points) |
| South Australia | Onshore ROIs (visas expiring by 31 Jan 2027) · offshore by invitation | Most competitive, priority industries first |
| Northern Territory | Closed to most new applications | Not ranked by points; case by case |
Every state nominates only from its own occupation list and adds its own rules on where you live and work. The State hub has the full rules for each one.
Official source
- Home Affairs: state and territory nominations immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds
General information only, not migration advice. Rules can change at any time; always check the official source.
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Source and date. First published on SkillMigrationAU, the free migration app by Student Destiny, based on official government sources (Department of Home Affairs and state and territory nomination programs). Information checked on 2 November 2026.
General information only. This is not migration advice for your circumstances. Rules change, so always check the official source or speak with a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2518931, MARN 2619448).
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General information only. This is not migration advice for your circumstances. Rules change, so always check the official source or speak with a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2518931, MARN 2619448).
Book a consultation