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Skilled migration in New South Wales

NSW skilled visas: an overview of nomination pathways and where to verify current requirements.

Overview

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): NSW selects candidates for 190 nomination by invitation using the state unit-group and federal lists. Its 491 page has an undated closure notice alongside general pathway instructions; current 491 availability is not confirmed.

Program status

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Review due 2026-11-11 · Check official source

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed — source review due
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed — source review due

Useful next steps

Check the NSW skills list and nomination requirements, then submit a SkillSelect expression of interest if they apply to you.

Check the relevant Home Affairs occupation list and the current state pathway requirements. A list match does not establish personal eligibility.

Program pathway notes

  • 190 · Selection-based invitation: By invitation; no public round dates — Applicants cannot apply directly for NSW nomination. The official page describes invitations throughout the financial year but does not confirm a particular current or next round. As at 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Pathway 2 — invitation-based: Current 491 availability not confirmed; undated closure notice — The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations. As at 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Pathways 1 and 3 direct nomination applications: Current 491 availability not confirmed; undated closure notice — The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations. As at 2026-11-10

Occupation source matches

Occupation lists checked 2026-11-02 · Review due 2026-11-09 · Captured list needs review; check official sources

Showing 25 of 280 captured occupation matches. A missing match does not establish ineligibility.

  1. 224111: Actuary
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Mathematical Science Professionals · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2241 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  2. 225111: Advertising Specialist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Advertising and Marketing Professionals · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2251 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  3. 233911: Aeronautical Engineer
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Other Engineering Professionals · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2339 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  4. 234111: Agricultural Consultant
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  5. 233912: Agricultural Engineer
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Other Engineering Professionals · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2339 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  6. 234114: Agricultural Research Scientist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  7. 234112: Agricultural Scientist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  8. 234115: Agronomist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  9. 334112: Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Plumbers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  10. 342111: Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3421 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  11. 323111: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3231 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  12. 323112: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3231 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  13. 323113: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3231 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  14. 311211: Anaesthetic Technician
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Medical Technicians · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3112 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  15. 261311: Analyst Programmer
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Software and Applications Programmers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2613 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  16. 121311: Apiarist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Livestock Farmers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 1213 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  17. 234116: Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2341 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  18. 312111: Architectural Draftsperson
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3121 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  19. 312199: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3121 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  20. 249211: Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Private Tutors and Teachers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2492 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  21. 252711: Audiologist
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2527 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  22. 321111: Automotive Electrician
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Automotive Electricians · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3211 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  23. 121312: Beef Cattle Farmer
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Livestock Farmers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 1213 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  24. 233913: Biomedical Engineer
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Other Engineering Professionals · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 2339 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source
  25. 322111: Blacksmith
    • nsw-skills-list-190 · unit_group · Source title: Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers · Observation: unit_group_membership · Match method: four-digit ANZSCO unit-group prefix · Source scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Match note: NSW source row 3221 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing. · Checked 2026-11-02 · Official source

Captured occupation sources

  • NSW SKILLS LIST 190 · NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level. · Checked 2026-11-02

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Official New South Wales program sources

Federal visa information from Home Affairs

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