Great news for NSW! Subclass 190 invitations issued, with many ICT and engineering candidates invited! Subclass 491 now open across multiple regional areas — opportunities for Sydney and other states too!


NSW190

Today, NSW has finally, finally, finally issued Subclass 190 invitations!


A number of 261313  invited on 95+5 points, with DOE concentrated in late 2020 and early 2021.

There’s also262112 ICT Security Specialist on 95+5 points,DOE early November 2020.

There’s alsoCivil Engineering on 95+5 points,DOE early August 2020.

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There’san ICT261111 Business Analyst on a raw score of 90invited, submitted in recent weeks.

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There are quite a few invitations this round, so we won’t list them all.The above is drawn from our own clients and from other candidates’ shared updates, as the NSW government doesn’t publish the details of each invitation round, nor does it preview the timing or plans for the next round,if you’ve received other invitation news, please leave us a comment below this article!


Congratulations again to everyone invited this round!We also hope to see more good news from candidates in other fields next time!


If you’re currently living and working in regional NSW, or a university graduate from the Wollongong or Newcastle area, or waiting in Sydney for a Subclass 190, feel free to contact our consultant below to arrange an assessment of other options. We’ll also keep following up on updates to NSW’s Subclass 491, and we’re hoping NSW 190 news comes through again soon. So if you’d like to join theNSW 190/491 state nomination information-sharing group, to keep up with the latest policy and invitation news, add our consultant belowand note: NSW, to request to join the group.


NSW Subclass 491

Also this week, there’s fresh news on Subclass 491 across more regional areas of NSW — many have already opened for applications. However, even though the NSW government has set three categories, the regional councils don’t necessarily open all of them. Today we’re summing up the latest regional updates (as at 5pm, 25 February 2021).


NSW Subclass 491 occupation lists by region


Greater Sydney region

Now open for applications

The areas designated as regional are quite limited,concentrated in the Hawkesbury or Blue Mountains Local Government Areas.

Accepts applications under Categories 1, 2 and 3a; Categories 3b and 3c do not accept offshore applicants


Central Coast region

Will open on 1 March 2021

Currently only accepting Category 1,the category for local residents and workers — this will be reviewed in April


Central West region

Now open for applications

Currently not accepting offshore applications under Category 3b (offshore applicants) or the offshore portion of Category 3c (relatives in regional NSW),Category 3a, the regional NSW Job Offer category, is open. Category 1 local residents and workers will be given priority processing.


Far South Coast region

Now open for applications

No restriction has been noted on which category can’t apply — for now, all three categories should be available    


Far West region

Now open for applications

Currently not accepting offshore applications under Category 3b or the offshore portion of Category 3c,Category 3a, the regional NSW Job Offer category, is open.    


Mid North Coast region

Will open in mid-February 2021 (no confirmed date yet, and not yet open)

Currently only accepting Category 1, the category for local residents and workers,


Northern Inland region

Now open for applications

Currently not accepting applications from offshore applicants


Northern Rivers region

Now open for applications

Currently only accepting Category 1, the category for local residents and workers



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Oranaregion

Now open for applications

Accepts applications under Categories 1 and 2

Regarding Category 3, due to border closures it’s currently not accepting offshore applications under Categories 3a/3b/3c


Riverina region

Now open for applications

Accepts applications under Categories 1 and 2, as well as onshore applicants under Categories 3a and 3c


Southern Inland and Murray region

Now open for applications

Accepts applications under Categories 1, 2 and 3a,Categories 3b and 3c do not accept offshore applicants

Some occupations in this region have already been suspended and can’t be applied for at present, though a future review and adjustment isn’t ruled out.


Regions without a confirmed opening date yet

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ILLAWARA


NSW Subclass 190 opportunities are reserved for onshore applicants only — you need to be currently living in NSW!But Subclass 491 covers a much wider range of applicants, especially the job offercategory — multiple regions arecurrently open for applications. Engineeringand ICT professionals who can’t reach a super-high score in Sydney or other states,can all look into opportunities by region~

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