NSW Migration has closed Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 to new applications for the remainder of the program year ending 30 June 2026. This decision has been made after the program reached its full allocation due to very high demand. The application portals for both pathways are now closed, and no further applications can be lodged. Applications that were already submitted before the closure will continue to be assessed and finalised, and applicants do not need to take any further action at this stage.
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/skilled-work-regional-visa-subclass-491