Australia Issues 20,000 PR Invitations in October 2026: Check Points for 159 Occupations

These are the minimum scores of applicants invited in this particular round. They do not guarantee invitations in future rounds.

Complete Occupation-Wise Points and Tie-Break Dates

The Department of Home Affairs has published occupation-wise minimum scores and tie-break dates. Applicants can use this information to compare their profiles with the latest invitation results.

Refer to the complete occupation-wise results table, reproduced from the department's 15 October 2026 invitation round : LINK

The term 'nec' in the occupation list means 'not elsewhere classified.'

State and Territory Nominations: Latest Subclass 190 and 491 Figures

The Subclass 189 invitation results are not the only update skilled migration applicants should know about. Australia's states and territories also nominate eligible candidates under two other skilled migration pathways: the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas.

Unlike the Subclass 189 visa, these pathways involve state or territory government nomination. Each jurisdiction follows its own selection priorities and eligibility requirements.

According to the Department of Home Affairs, the number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) that received state or territory nominations between 1 July and 30 September 2026 is as follows:

Tasmania recorded the highest number of Subclass 190 nominations, with 271. The Northern Territory followed with 188.

For Subclass 491, the Northern Territory recorded 208 nominations, followed by Western Australia with 120 and Tasmania with 96. These figures represent EOIs that received nominations during the stated period. They are not the total number of available visa places or the number of nominations still open.

What Does the Tie-Break Date Mean?

Points are not the only factor that determines who receives an invitation.

When two applicants have the same points score, the department considers the date and time their EOI reached that score. This is called the tie-break date or date of effect.

For example, if two applicants have 80 points, the person who reached that score earlier may receive priority over the other applicant. This is why applicants should check both their points score and tie-break date against the published results.

What Should Indian Applicants Do Now?

Indian professionals planning to migrate to Australia should first check whether their nominated occupation appears in the October results. Those who have already submitted an EOI should review their points and make sure their details are up to date. Applicants preparing their profiles can also explore ways to improve their English scores, qualifications, or eligible work experience.

It is also worth considering the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways if state or territory nomination is suitable for their occupation and circumstances. The October results provide a useful picture of Australia's skilled migration selection, but they do not guarantee invitations in the next round.

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