What changed
Victoria's 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program is now accepting Registrations of Interest for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). The state has been allocated 900 nomination places for this subclass.
Registrations for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) are not currently being accepted, with further information to be published once places are confirmed.
Who may be affected
Skilled migrants seeking state nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in Victoria may be affected. Those interested in the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) in Victoria should await further announcements.
When it takes effect
The 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program for subclass 190 is now open for Registrations of Interest. Nomination places are for the 2026–27 program year.
What action may be required
Prospective applicants for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in Victoria should visit the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) page for eligibility and submission details. Those interested in subclass 491 should monitor for future announcements.
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