Tasmania’s Migration Service has released figures for its weekly invitation round dated 9 April 2026, revealing 78 invitations—52 under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and 26 under the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). The state also reopened the coveted “Green Pass” pathway for subclass 190, signalling confidence that priority occupations can be absorbed into the labour market ahead of winter tourism and major infrastructure projects. Unlike the national SkillSelect draws, Tasmania maintains its own pass-mark matrix. The lowest subclass 190 score invited was 75 points, while subclass 491 invitations dropped to 66 points for Orange-Plus candidates—those with strong study or employment links to the state. Officials disclosed that 475 Registrations of Interest (ROIs) remain in the pool and that 710 nomination places are still available this program year.
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For those navigating the process, VisaHQ offers an end-to-end platform that demystifies subclass 190 and 491 paperwork, supplying tailored document checklists, deadline alerts and live expert support; you can explore its Australia resources at https://www.visahq.com/australia/
For employers, the uptick provides a welcome expansion of talent pipelines in hospitality, healthcare and construction—sectors facing acute vacancy rates. Businesses sponsoring regional visas can leverage state nomination to retain graduates who might otherwise depart for mainland capitals. Migration advisers caution that a surge of late-season applications could push point thresholds higher. Applicants are urged to lodge complete documentation quickly; 121 previous invitees have yet to submit full applications, a backlog that may prompt the state to tighten criteria in May. Weekly rounds will continue, and observers expect Tasmania to front-load invitations before the federal budget is handed down, ensuring it uses its allocation amid anticipated national cuts to permanent migration.
For those navigating the process, VisaHQ offers an end-to-end platform that demystifies subclass 190 and 491 paperwork, supplying tailored document checklists, deadline alerts and live expert support; you can explore its Australia resources at https://www.visahq.com/australia/
For employers, the uptick provides a welcome expansion of talent pipelines in hospitality, healthcare and construction—sectors facing acute vacancy rates. Businesses sponsoring regional visas can leverage state nomination to retain graduates who might otherwise depart for mainland capitals. Migration advisers caution that a surge of late-season applications could push point thresholds higher. Applicants are urged to lodge complete documentation quickly; 121 previous invitees have yet to submit full applications, a backlog that may prompt the state to tighten criteria in May. Weekly rounds will continue, and observers expect Tasmania to front-load invitations before the federal budget is handed down, ensuring it uses its allocation amid anticipated national cuts to permanent migration.
