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ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 21/05/2026: Subclass 190 - 30 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 27 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 330 points (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 56 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 518 ROIs Subclass 491 - 470 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 88 places Subclass 491 - 213 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 165 applications Subclass 491 - 190 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 46 invitations Subclass 491 - 73 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 04/03/2026

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute has played a leading role in advancing the contribution of chemical science across education, research, industry, and the broader community for over a century. Its endorsement reflects a strong alignment between the updated VETASSESS assessment criteria and current Australian industry standards. RACI’s endorsement reinforces the importance of maintaining high standards in skills assessment for occupations that contribute to critical sectors of the Australian economy. It also highlights the value of collaboration between VETASSESS and industry bodies to ensure assessment frameworks remain relevant and up to date. VETASSESS looks forward to continuing its partnership with RACI in supporting skilled migration pathways that address workforce needs across the chemical sciences sector.

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 14/05/2026: Subclass 190 - 32 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 24 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 356 points (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 56 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 513 ROIs Subclass 491 - 454 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 142 places Subclass 491 - 243 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 192 applications Subclass 491 - 203 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 45 invitations Subclass 491 - 51 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 24/02/2026

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 14/05/2026: Subclass 190 - 32 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 24 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 356 (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 56 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 513 ROIs Subclass 491 - 454 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 142 places Subclass 491 - 243 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 192 applications Subclass 491 - 203 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 45 invitations Subclass 491 - 51 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 24/02/2026

Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 6 May 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 22 invitations 491 nominations: 8 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 3 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 14 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 100 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 1 invitation 491 nominations: 0 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 130 invitations 491 nominations: 87 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 38 invitations 491 nominations: 33 invitations Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @ 7 May 2026 Total approvals: 1288 approvals 190 Nominations: 615 approvals 491 Nominations: 673 approvals Total refusals: 195 applications 190 Nominations: 91 refusals (12.9%) 491 Nominations: 104 refusals (13.4%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 1131 approvals (87.8%) Overseas Resident: 157 approvals (12.2%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 312 nomination places 190 Nominations: 185 491 Nominations: 127

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 07/05/2026: Subclass 190 - 31 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 31 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 330 (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 54 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 497 ROIs Subclass 491 - 436 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 181 places Subclass 491 - 268 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 207 applications Subclass 491 - 191 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 45 invitations Subclass 491 - 73 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 20/02/2026

As part of a series of targeted engagements, Austrade alongside Department of Home Affairs colleagues invites education providers and agents to join this webinar supporting improved student recruitment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa. Together with Austrade's market insights, Department of Home Affairs representatives from the offshore network, program management and delivery teams will provide an update on regional/country factors, visa caseloads, refusal drivers, and ways that education providers can support recruitment of genuine students in Sub-Saharan Africa. This webinar will focus on: • Regional/country factors & what drives student visa applications • What a genuine student looks like • Emerging risks & integrity concerns • Visa refusal drivers We will address pre-submitted questions as we look to strengthen collaboration between the Department, education providers and agents. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording link will be shared via PRISMS following the webinar. Please note that AI note taking tools and bots will not be permitted during this session. Date – Thursday, 14 May 2026 Date – Thursday, 14 May 2026 Time – 16:30 - 17:30 AEST Time – 16:30 - 17:30 AEST Location – Online Location – Online REGISTRATION LINK – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99f073a-b23b-4e5e-b570-e884eca1d8d2@c6ba7d27-a97a-40a4-82e4-4d23131de9f4 REGISTRATION LINK – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99f073a-b23b-4e5e-b570-e884eca1d8d2@c6ba7d27-a97a-40a4-82e4-4d23131de9f4 AUDIENCE Q&A LINK – The audience Q&A link will be open until COB Tuesday 12 May 2026. Please submit questions now via: https://app.sli.do/event/i21w4kEQ9jLJgHFxmbkMca. AUDIENCE Q&A LINK – COB Tuesday 12 May 2026. now https://app.sli.do/event/i21w4kEQ9jLJgHFxmbkMca

Skilled and Business Migration continues to invite clients across the four streams of the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program. Below you will find the relevant data for the invitations issued in May 2026: Invitations in February 2026 2025-26 invitations issued (to date) ANZSCO Sub-major Group Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total 13 Specialist Managers 8 3 11 97 35 132 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 0 2 2 0 28 28 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 0 16 16 30 104 134 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 57 15 72 334 93 427 24 Education Professionals 32 17 49 137 36 173 25 Health Professionals 128 13 141 550 23 573 26 ICT Professionals 0 28 28 7 230 237 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 8 2 10 59 14 73 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 4 34 38 40 141 181 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 29 11 40 78 42 120 33 Construction Trades Workers 14 30 44 141 86 227 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 10 0 10 106 14 120 35 Food Trades Workers 0 2 2 0 21 21 36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers 0 2 2 0 4 4 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 3 19 22 17 98 115 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers 1 0 1 1 0 1 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators 0 9 9 9 40 49 Total 295 214 509 1606 1009 2615 Skilled and Business Migration will conduct an invitation round in mid to late May 2026.

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 30/04/2026: Subclass 190 - 34 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 30 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 352 (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 56 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 485 ROIs Subclass 491 - 425 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 220 places Subclass 491 - 288 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 226 applications Subclass 491 - 198 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 45 invitations Subclass 491 - 66 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 13/02/2026

PUBLISHED: 28 APRIL 2026 Victoria’s 2025-26 state nominated skilled visa program is now closed to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs). We will continue to consider all submitted ROIs for the remaining nomination places in the 2025-26 program year. If you withdraw your ROI, you will not be able to submit a new one until the 2026-27 program opens. Information on the 2026-27 program will be published when it becomes available.

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 23/04/2026: Subclass 190 - 17 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 25 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 1000 (Gold pass) Subclass 491 - 57 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 487 ROIs Subclass 491 - 413 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 267 places Subclass 491 - 320 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 236 applications Subclass 491 - 204 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 43 invitations Subclass 491 - 63 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 02/02/2026

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 16/04/2026: Subclass 190 - 17 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 25 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 1000 (Gold pass) Subclass 491 - 57 points (Orange-plus pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 487 ROIs Subclass 491 - 413 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 267 places Subclass 491 - 320 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 236 applications Subclass 491 - 204 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 43 invitations Subclass 491 - 63 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 02/02/2026