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Victoria held the most recent invitation round for a 190 and 491 nomination invitation on 03 December 2025. Victoria
has been allocated a total of 3,400 skilled migration nomination places for the 2025-26 program year, a decrease from the previous year’s 5,000 places. The allocation is distributed between two visa subclasses:
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- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 2,700 places
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 700 places
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Program Details
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- Program Status: The 2025-26 program is open to both onshore (living in Victoria) and offshore applicants.
- Priority Sectors: While all occupations on the relevant Department of Home Affairs list are eligible, priority is given to occupations in high-demand sectors such as Health, Social Services, Education, Construction, New Energy, and the Digital Economy.
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- Registration of Interest (ROI): To be considered, applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Australian Government’s SkillSelect system and then a ROI through Victoria’s official Live in Melbourne portal.
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- General Requirements: Applicants must meet basic requirements, including being under 45 years of age, having a positive skills assessment, having at least competent English, and scoring a minimum of 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test (including state nomination points).
Victoria’s invitation rounds prioritize onshore applicants with employment in key sectors, but the specific points required vary based on the occupation and individual applicant attributes like work experience and salary, not just the points score itself.
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Recent data from the 2025-26 program year and late 2024-25 rounds show invitations issued to a range of occupations, with points generally starting at the minimum required 65 and going upwards.
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Invited Occupations and Points (Recent Data)
The following table provides an overview of occupations and the associated minimum points for which invitations were reportedly issued in recent rounds. These are indicative and not official cut-offs, as Victoria uses a sophisticated selection process beyond just points.
| Occupation | Subclass (Visa) | Indicative Points Score (EOI Points + State Points) |
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| Health & Social Services | ||
| Hospital Pharmacist | 190 | 100 |
| Registered Nurse (various specialisations) | 190, 491 | 75 โ 90+ |
| Social Worker / Community Worker | 85 โ 90 | 190, 491 |
| Occupational Therapist | 190 | 80 |
| Education | ||
| Early Childhood Education Teacher | 190, 491 | 65 โ 85+ |
| Secondary School Teacher | 190 | 65 โ 85 |
| Construction & Trades | ||
| Carpenter | 190 | 65 โ 75 |
| Electrician (General) | 190 | 65 โ 70 |
| Bricklayer / Solid Plaster | 491 | 65 โ 75 |
| Welder (First Class) | 190 | 85 |
| Construction Project Manager/Estimator | 190, 491 | 75 โ 80 |
| Digital & IT | ||
| ICT Business Analyst | 190, 491 | 90 โ 95 |
| Software Engineer / Developer Programmer | 190 | 85 โ 100 |
| Analyst Programmer | 190 | 95 โ 100 |
| Other | ||
| Civil Engineer | 491 | 100 |
| Chef | 491 | 100+ |
Key Selection Factors
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Invitations are not solely based on points. Victoria prioritises applicants based on the following attributes
Onshore Status: Onshore applicants with current employment in Victoria receive high priority.
Priority Sectors: Occupations in Health, Social Services, Education, Construction, New Energy, and the Digital Economy are prioritized.
Salary and Work Experience: A competitive salary and demonstrated work experience in Victoria are major factors in selection.
Commitment: Applicants must show a commitment to living and working in Victoria long-term.