South Australia’s Skilled & Business Migration program has continued its active invitation rounds for the 2025–26 General Skilled Migration year, issuing a total of 364 invitations in the February 2026 selection round.
The latest round, conducted on 3 February 2026, reflects the state’s ongoing effort to attract skilled professionals who can support key industries, particularly in sectors facing workforce shortages.
Breakdown of Invitations
The invitation round comprised two main pathways:
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa (Permanent Residency): 227 invitations issued.
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional Visa): 137 invitations issued.
In total, these 364 invitations contribute to an aggregate of 1,295 invitations issued so far in the 2025–26 program year (837 subclass 190 and 458 subclass 491) up to February.
Occupations in Demand
The February round reflects South Australia’s labour market needs and migration priorities, with high numbers of invitations issued in several occupation groups:
- Health Professionals: 95 invitations – the highest of any group for the month.
- Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals: 68 invitations.
- ICT Professionals: 38 invitations.
- Construction Trades Workers: 35 invitations.
- Education Professionals: 22 invitations.
- Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals: 17 invitations.
Other occupation groups that received invitations include specialist managers, hospitality and service managers, legal and welfare professionals, engineering and science technicians, and electrotechnology trades.
What This Means for Skilled Migrants
The continued issuance of invitations underscores South Australia’s commitment to supporting critical sectors such as healthcare, engineering, and technology through skilled migration. For applicants with competitive profiles and relevant work experience, particularly in high-demand fields, this represents a strong opportunity to pursue state-nominated pathways to permanent residence.
What’s Next
South Australia’s Skilled & Business Migration program continues monthly rounds, with the next invitation draw scheduled for early March 2026.
For individuals looking to maximise their chances of state nomination, understanding occupation priorities and meeting requirements under either subclass 190 or subclass 491 remains essential.
South Australia’s invitation rounds move quickly — your strategy should too.
Speak with IME Advisors to understand where you stand for subclass 190 or 491 and what steps to take next.
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