April 10, 2026

SA Skilled Migration: March 2026 Invitation Round (190 & 491)

SA Skilled Migration: March 2026 Invitation Round (190 & 491)

Skilled and Business Migration South Australia continues to invite prospective migrants across the four streams of the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program.

For those looking to secure a state nomination, tracking these monthly invitation rounds is crucial for understanding current occupational demand. Below is the complete and relevant data for the invitations issued in March 2026, along with the year-to-date totals for the current program year.

Official Data Release: SA State Nomination Invitation Round - March 2026

The following table breaks down the invitations issued by ANZSCO Sub-major Group for both the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visas.

Invitations in March 2026 2025-26 invitations issued (to date)
ANZSCO Sub-major Group Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total
13 Specialist Managers18523622486
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers04401818
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals12122276895
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals4495322261283
24 Education Professionals30636801696
25 Health Professionals9619735214366
26 ICT Professionals042427164171
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals1121342951
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians931403282114
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers7310402060
33 Construction Trades Workers1762310542147
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers851376884
35 Food Trades Workers04401717
36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers011022
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers11415135871
51 Office Managers and Program Administrators0101091625
Total 242 164 406 1067 619 1686

Key Takeaways from the March Round

A total of 406 invitations were issued this month. Health Professionals continue to see strong demand for the permanent Subclass 190 visa, while ICT Professionals and various Technician roles are seeing significant traction through the regional Subclass 491 pathway.

With 1,686 invitations issued so far this program year, South Australia remains a highly viable destination for skilled migrants whose occupations align with the state's strategic needs.

Next Invitation Round

Skilled and Business Migration will continue to issue invitations monthly. The next invitation round is scheduled to occur in early April 2026.

Updated: 10 April 2026

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