South Australia Skilled Migration Invitation Round – February 2026 Update

South Australia has announced the results of its February 2026 Skilled Migration Invitation Round under the 2025–26 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, continuing its focus on attracting skilled professionals to support the state’s economic and workforce needs.

364 Skilled Migration Invitations Issued

In the February 2026 invitation round, South Australia issued a total of 364 invitations across two key visa pathways:

• Subclass 190 – State Nominated Permanent Visa: 227 invitations

• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa: 137 invitations

These invitations were issued to candidates who had submitted Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and met South Australia’s nomination criteria.

Occupation Groups Invited – February 2026

The invitation round targeted a wide range of occupations aligned with priority sectors. Below is a breakdown of invitations issued by occupation group:

Key Highlights of the February 2026 Round

• Health professionals received the highest number of invitations, reflecting ongoing demand in the healthcare sector.

• Engineering, science, and transport professionals continued to be strongly prioritised.

• ICT occupations were mainly invited under the Subclass 491 regional visa, highlighting regional workforce needs.

• Construction and trade occupations received steady invitations, supporting infrastructure and housing projects across South Australia.

• Education professionals also remained in demand, particularly for permanent state nomination.

What This Means for Skilled Migration Applicants

South Australia continues to run regular invitation rounds throughout the program year, selecting candidates based on occupation demand, points score, work experience, and overall suitability.

Applicants planning to apply for Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 state nomination should ensure that:

• Their SkillSelect EOI is accurate and up to date

• Skills assessments and English test results remain valid

• Their occupation aligns with South Australia’s current priority sectors

Upcoming Invitation Rounds

Further invitation rounds are expected during 2026, subject to nomination allocations and labour market requirements. Skilled professionals in high-demand occupations are encouraged to prepare early to improve their chances of selection.

Need Help With South Australia State Nomination?

At Visas Avenue, our migration experts assist skilled professionals with:

• State nomination strategy

• EOI and ROI preparation

• Subclass 190 & 491 visa applications

Get in touch with Visas Avenue today to check your eligibility and plan your skilled migration pathway to Australia.

- Rajneesh Kumar