South Australia – Invitations Issued | January 2026

Invitations under the 2025–2026 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program for January 2026 are still being sent out by South Australia's Skilled & Business Migration unit. Both Subclass 190 (state- nominated skilled visa) and Subclass 491 (regional skilled visa) invitations are still being sent out by Skilled and Business Migration to qualified candidates in a variety of professions and visa streams.

January 2026 Invitation Summary — GSM Program 

Key Highlights:

• A total of 344 invitations were sent out in January, with 235 going to Subclass 190 and 109 to Subclass 491.
• Numerous ANZSCO industry groups, including those in building, ICT, health, engineering, and education, are invited.
• The total number of invitations sent out in both streams for the 2025–2026 program year is now 931.
• Monthly invitation rounds will continue, according to Skilled & Business Migration. Early February 2026 is when the following round is set to take place.

What This Signifies for Those Seeking Visas

• With extra state nomination points, Subclass 190 (State-Nominated Visa) offers a route to permanent residency.

• Subclass 491 (Regional Skilled Visa): Provides a provisional regional visa with a route to permanent residency upon fulfillment of residency requirements.

• South Australia's top labor demands are reflected in the occupations with the greatest invitations: health professionals, design and engineering, education, and ICT industries.

- Rajneesh Kumar