NSW Subclass 190 Visa Invitation Round of 2026-27

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Updated on 13 November 2026 Key takeaways

The second NSW subclass 190 invitation round of 2026-27 was held on 12 November 2026, and a list of reported points for 18 occupations has been shared online. It comes from an unofficial source and has not been confirmed by the NSW Government, so the figures below are best read as a general guide only.

Reported points range from 70 to 110, compared with 70 to 105 in the first round on 21 October 2026.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer is reported highest at 110, followed by Software Engineer at 105. Electrical Engineer is reported at both 100 and 105.
Seven occupations appear on both lists. Software Engineer, Early Childhood Teacher and Civil Engineer are reported higher than in October, while Construction Project Manager, Architectural Draftsperson, Bricklayer and Painter are reported lower.
An occupation on the list was not necessarily invited, and an occupation missing from it may still have received invitations.

Sublass 190 Reported Points by Occupation

12 November Round Compared to the Previous Round

The first round was reported on 21 October 2026 and the second on 12 November 2026. Seven occupations appear on both lists. Painter is matched with Painting Trades Worker, the name used in October.

The second list is slightly lower overall. The average figure fell from 90 to about 86. The highest figure rose from 105 to 110, but seven occupations are now at 75 or below, against one in October. The two lists name different occupations, so this is only a rough guide.

Of the seven occupations on both lists, three went up and four went down. Software Engineer rose from 95 to 105, Early Childhood Teacher from 85 to 95 and Civil Engineer from 95 to 100. Construction Project Manager fell from 90 to 75, Architectural Draftsperson from 85 to 75, Bricklayer from 80 to 70 and Painter from 90 to 70. Construction Project Manager and Painter also show a second, higher figure (80 and 85), which is still below October. The falls were larger than the rises, so the seven averaged about 84 in November, down from about 89.

All four occupations that fell are in building and construction, while the three that rose are in IT, engineering and teaching. Four trades, Bricklayer, Electrician, Painter and Roof Plumber, sit at 70, the lowest figure on the list, while IT and engineering lead, topped by Computer Network and Systems Engineer at 110. The list gives no reason for this, so it describes one round and not a trend. The same occupation also moved by 5 to 20 points in 22 days, so a single round should not be treated as a fixed target.

Eleven October occupations have no figure in November, including the four that were at 100 or above: Advertising Specialist, Software and Application Programmer NEC, Petroleum Engineer and Registered Nurse. Not appearing in November does not mean an occupation was not invited. The other seven are Carpenter, Physiotherapist, Private Tutors and Teachers nec, Production Manager (Manufacturing), Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Eleven occupations are new to the November list, led by Computer Network and Systems Engineer (110), Electrical Engineer (100, with 105 also reported) and Marketing Specialist (100).

Next Steps for Applicants

Check official sources. Look at the NSW Government's skilled migration pages and the SkillSelect account for confirmed results. Newsted Global also keeps a guide to the NSW skilled migration program.
Avoid changing plans based on this list alone. That includes EOI points claims and spending on assessments or applications.
If invited, check the deadline and requirements in the invitation and prepare documents early. NSW allows 14 days to respond, and the window is not extended.