South Australia Skilled Migration Invitation Round January 2026
- RACC Australia - Education and Migration Services
- 12 hours ago
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Updated: 5 minutes ago
South Australia’s 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds have officially commenced, with invitations issued as of January 2026 for the state sponsored 190 visa and the state sponsored regional 491 visa under the State and Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Program. These invitation rounds provide valuable insight into current occupation demand, state nomination priorities, and pathway competitiveness for applicants seeking Australian permanent residency.
This update breaks down how invitations have been issued so far, including interim invitations, the most recent round results, and occupation group trends to help applicants better assess their eligibility and strategy.
Overview of South Australia’s 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds
Invitations Issued in the January 2026
Invitations in January 2026 | 2025-26 invitations issued (to date) | ||||
ANZSCO Sub-major Group | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | ||
13 Specialist Managers | 17 | 4 | 21 | ||
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 4 | 12 | 16 | ||
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 51 | 12 | 63 | ||
24 Education Professionals | 18 | 4 | 22 | ||
25 Health Professionals | 68 | 1 | 69 | ||
26 ICT Professionals | 1 | 32 | 33 | ||
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 7 | 2 | 9 | ||
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 7 | 18 | 25 | ||
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 10 | 3 | 13 | ||
33 Construction Trades Workers | 27 | 3 | 30 | ||
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 20 | 1 | 21 | ||
35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 5 | 9 | 14 | ||
51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
Total | 235 | 109 | 344 | ||
South Australia Invitation Trends – January 2026 Snapshot
Health Professionals
Most consistently invited group in January 2026.
Reflects ongoing shortages in hospitals, aged care, disability, and community services.
Applicants should have skills assessments, registrations, and employment evidence fully prepared.
These roles remain a priority under both the state sponsored 190 and state sponsored regional 491 pathways.
Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals
Received a strong number of invitations.
Shows South Australia’s focus on infrastructure growth, advanced manufacturing, and long-term technical skills.
Applicants should clearly link their qualifications and work experience to the state’s economic and regional priorities.
ICT Professionals
High invitation numbers indicate continued demand for digital and technology skills.
Demand exists across multiple industries.
Applicants should highlight specialised expertise, current industry relevance, and how they meet workforce shortages.
Construction Trades Workers
Continued invitations reflect demand from housing, civil works, and major infrastructure projects.
More competitive applicants usually have recent work experience, relevant licences, and a clear intention to work in priority areas.
Electrotechnology & Telecommunication Trades Workers
Remain strategically important for energy, communications, and large infrastructure projects.
Applicants should show strong hands-on experience.
Australian licensing (where required) is important.
Must demonstrate their ability to support critical state projects.
South Australia 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds: Book a Consultation
The South Australia 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds highlight the importance of occupation relevance, pathway selection, and timing when applying for the state sponsored 190 or state sponsored regional 491 visas.
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