Invitations for priority trade occupations were issued on 3 March 2026 for the State Nominated Migration program. Invitations for priority non-trade occupations were issued on 5 March 2026 for the State Nominated Migration program. Intending visa subclass General stream WASMOL schedule 1 General stream WASMOL schedule 2 Graduate stream Higher education Graduate stream Vocational education and training ​Visa subclass 190 325 689 350 65 Visa subclass 491 139 456 150 26 TOTAL 464 1145 500 91

The Australian Government is updating Training (subclass 407) visa application requirements to ensure the program supports genuine skills development as intended. From 11 March 2026, in addition to other validity requirements, all new applicants for a Training visa will need to wait for the following before they can make a valid Training visa application: their sponsor must be approved as a temporary activities sponsor, and their sponsor must have an approved Training visa nomination for them, unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency. Previously it was possible to validly lodge the visa application at the same time as the sponsorship and Training visa nomination application. You just needed approval before the Training visa could be granted. Sponsors should lodge the sponsorship and nomination applications well before the proposed training start date. Applicants in Australia must ensure that they hold a valid visa while they wait for the department to process the sponsorship and Training visa nomination. Applicants will only be able to get a Bridging visa for their Training visa application once they lodge a valid Training visa application. Important: Training visa applications submitted through departmental systems after 11 March 2026 will not be valid if the sponsor and Training visa nomination have not yet been approved. The department will notify the applicant that the application is not valid and refund the visa application charge. Applicants may need to leave Australia or apply for a different visa while they wait for the sponsorship and/or Training visa nomination to be approved. For more information see: Training visa (subclass 407) Become a sponsor - Temporary activities sponsor Visa processing times Commonwealth agency sponsors Separate arrangements apply for Australian Commonwealth agency sponsors. Commonwealth agencies must get approval as temporary activities sponsors before the applicant lodges a Training visa application. Commonwealth agencies don’t need a nomination. Why the change is happening The Training visa is for people who want to improve their skills through structured, workplace based training in Australia. The changes support the Government’s commitment to reduce 'permanent temporariness’, where individuals who may not meet the eligibility criteria for permanent residence extend their stay through multiple temporary visa applications. This situation can make them vulnerable to exploitation.

South Australia Skilled and Business Migration has conducted a new invitation round with the following results: Subclass 190: 242 invitations issued Subclass 491: 164 invitations issued For the full list of invited occupations, please check the link here

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 05/03/2026: Subclass 190 - 35 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 49 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 41 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 425 ROIs Subclass 491 - 182 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 595 places Subclass 491 - 435 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 379 applications Subclass 491 - 207 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 107 invitations Subclass 491 - 63 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 12/12/2025

VETASSESS has established processes to assess applications from a wide range of global locations, including regions affected by conflict or instability, and we remain focused on supporting applicants with fairness, flexibility and care. We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and understand the concerns this may raise for applicants and stakeholders. If you are in Iran and are unable to provide requested additional documentation or attend a scheduled technical interview or practical assessment, we will put your application on hold until you are able to contact us. If you have questions or wish to discuss your individual circumstances, please email us at info@vetassess.com.au or call +61 3 9655 4801 . If you are currently unable to reach us, please be assured that once contact is re‑established, our team will act promptly to assist you.

Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa - Increase to Visa Application Charges from 1 March 2026 The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2026 introduce increases to the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa applications lodged on or after 1 March 2026. The amendments implement a revised four-tier VAC structure and align with broader fiscal measures announced in the 2025–26 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). Revised Visa Application Charges (effective 1 March 2026) For most applicants (non-Pacific / non-Timor-Leste passport holders): Primary applicant: AUD 4,600 Additional applicant (18 years and over): AUD 2,300 Additional applicant (under 18): AUD 1,160 For subsequent Subclass 485 applicants (Post-Higher Education Work stream): Primary applicant: AUD 1,810 Additional applicant (18 years and over): AUD 910 Additional applicant (under 18): AUD 460 The second instalment of the VAC remains nil. Pacific and Timor-Leste Passport Holders Applicants who hold passports from specified Pacific countries and Timor-Leste will continue to pay the lower VAC amounts. This reflects the Government’s regional engagement objectives and maintains consistency with existing visa charge settings in other programs. Practical Implications The amended charges apply to applications lodged on or after 1 March 2026. Accordingly, prospective applicants should carefully consider the timing of lodgement, as applications submitted prior to that date will be assessed under the current (lower) VAC framework. Registered migration agents and legal practitioners should ensure clients are informed of the increased financial commitment associated with Subclass 485 applications from March 2026 onward. Source: Migration-Amendment-Temp-Graduate-VAC-Regs-2026.pdf and Migration-Amendment-Temp-Graduate-VAC-Regs-2026-Explanatory-Statement.pdf

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 26/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 40 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 24 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 47 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 41 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 476 ROIs Subclass 491 - 231 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 629 places Subclass 491 - 454 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 350 applications Subclass 491 - 206 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 121 invitations Subclass 491 - 64 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 12/12/2025

Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2025-26 3rd round – In the week of 26 January 2026 4th round – in the week of 9 March 2026 5th round – In the week of 13 April 2026 Final round - In the week of 18 May 2026 Please note: The tentative invitation round schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements. Any updates or changes will be published on this page. Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 29 January 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 26 invitations 491 nominations: 1 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 17 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 16 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 49 invitations 491 nominations: 20 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 140 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 31 invitations 491 nominations: 60 invitations Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @30 January 2025 Total approvals: 660 approvals 190 Nominations: 338 approvals 491 Nominations: 322 approvals Total refusals: 101 applications 190 Nominations: 45 refusals (12%) 491 Nominations: 56 refusals (15%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 595 approvals (90%) Overseas Resident: 65 approvals (10%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 940 nomination places 190 Nominations: 462 491 Nominations: 478

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 12/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 44 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 25 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 47 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 34 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 480 ROIs Subclass 491 - 205 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 654 places Subclass 491 - 470 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 321 applications Subclass 491 - 192 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 119 invitations Subclass 491 - 75 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 08/12/2025

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 12/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 38 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 50 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 36 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 496 ROIs Subclass 491 - 201 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 679 places Subclass 491 - 481 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 297 applications Subclass 491 - 176 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 111 invitations Subclass 491 - 78 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 05/12/2025

Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2025-26 3rd round – In the week of 26 January 2026 4th round – in the week of 23 February 2026 5th round – In the week of 23 March 2026 Final round - In the week of 27 April 2026 Please note: The tentative invitation round schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements. Any updates or changes will be published on this page. Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 29 January 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 26 invitations 491 nominations: 1 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 17 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 16 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 49 invitations 491 nominations: 20 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 140 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 31 invitations 491 nominations: 60 invitations Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @30 January 2025 Total approvals: 660 approvals 190 Nominations: 338 approvals 491 Nominations: 322 approvals Total refusals: 101 applications 190 Nominations: 45 refusals (12%) 491 Nominations: 56 refusals (15%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 595 approvals (90%) Overseas Resident: 65 approvals (10%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 940 nomination places 190 Nominations: 462 491 Nominations: 478

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 05/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 35 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 51 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 37 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 484 ROIs Subclass 491 - 199 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 698 places Subclass 491 - 486 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 266 applications Subclass 491 - 166 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 104 invitations Subclass 491 - 70 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 03/12/2025