Migration Tasmania released its newest invitation round late on 12 November 2026, issuing 28 invitations for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and 38 invitations for the regional Subclass 491. According to data collated by independent tracker Roundwatch, the lowest Registration of Interest (ROI) score accepted was 313 for the 190 and 71 for the 491—a noticeable softening compared with October rounds. The state continues to prioritise occupations in health, engineering and construction, with 23 of the 190 invitations falling under the ‘Green’ priority category. The invitations form part of Tasmania’s 2026-27 allocation, which officials confirmed remains “open”, although total nomination places have yet to be finalised with the Commonwealth. For employers and skilled migrants, the lower cut-off scores suggest Tasmania is maintaining competitive settings to attract talent amid rising thresholds in larger states. Mobility managers with candidates in the SkillSelect queue may wish to explore Tasmanian ROI pathways before places tighten. The update also signals ongoing activity in Australia’s state and territory programmes despite the Federal Government’s broader migration slowdown. ACT is planning its next invitation round, while Western Australia added Transport Engineers to its priority list on 11 November, indicating that niche occupations can still find pathways under state nomination. Applicants invited on 12 November have 60 days to lodge their full state nomination application before progressing to Home Affairs for the visa stage. Processing times currently average 8–16 months for the 190 and up to 30 months for the 491, underscoring the need for early document preparation.
Source: Roundwatch
