Australia’s 2025-26 migration program is operating under interim allocations, allowing states to continue issuing nominations for skilled visa streams like the subclass 190 and 491. Here are the key updates:
– Victoria: Opened its nomination program, accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) with 200 places for subclass 190 and 180 for subclass 491.
– New South Wales (NSW): Accepting new ROIs for subclass 190 visa.
– Queensland: Recently opened new ROIs for skilled migration.
– South Australia: Received a small interim allocation, focusing on inviting strong applicants from the 2024-25 ROI pool.
– Western Australia: Using interim allocation to clear remaining 2024-25 applications.
– Northern Territory: Interim allocations limited to subclass 491 nominations for onshore applicants.
– Tasmania: Received 165 interim places (85 subclass 190, 80 subclass 491), prioritizing provisionally approved applicants.
Key Points:
– Interim allocations are temporary nomination slots to bridge the gap before final quotas are confirmed.
– The overall permanent migration program is set at 185,000 places for 2025-26, with the skilled stream making up 71% (132,200 places).
– Ensure your Expression of Interest (EOI) is up-to-date, with current skills assessments and English test results
