Breaking News: NSW & Victoria Subclass 190 Invitation Rounds (Jan 15, 2026)
Today marks the first major invitation round of the year for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa. Data from today’s draws shows a clear preference for high-demand sectors like Construction, Engineering, and Health.
1. Victoria (VIC) Round Data
Victoria continues to invite a diverse range of occupations. The scores listed below are inclusive of the 5 points provided by state nomination.
* Key Occupations & Points:
* Architectural Draftsperson: 80 pts (Onshore)
* Advertising Specialist: 95 pts (Onshore)
* Carpenter: 65 pts (Onshore)
* Chemical Engineer: 90 pts (Offshore)
* Computer Network & System Engineer: 95 pts (Onshore)
* Secondary School Teacher: 70–80 pts (Onshore)
* Registered Nurse (Various): 75–85 pts (Onshore & Offshore)
* Total Allocation: Victoria has a large quota of 2,700 seats for this program year, with a significant portion still available.
2. New South Wales (NSW) Round Data
NSW rounds remain highly competitive, focusing strictly on the NSW Skills List and priority sectors like the Care Economy and Infrastructure.
* Key Occupations & Points:
* Computer Network & System Engineer: 105 pts (Highly competitive)
* Developer Programmer: 95 pts
* Construction Project Manager: 75 pts
* Architectural Draftsperson: 80 pts
* Available Quota: Approximately 1,575 places remain in the NSW Subclass 190 quota for the rest of the 2025–26 financial year.
