Migration Tasmania has released its latest update on invitations issued, ROI pool size, and nomination availability for the Tasmania State Nomination Program. The figures, updated on 26 March 2026, provide important insights for applicants targeting the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas.

For skilled migration candidates, this update highlights how invitation thresholds, competition levels, and remaining nomination quotas are evolving toward the end of the program cycle.

Latest Invitation Round (26 March 2026)

In the most recent invitation round held on 26 March 2026, Tasmania invited 19 candidates under the Subclass 190 visa and 20 candidates under the Subclass 491 visa.

Compared to earlier rounds, this reflects a slightly increased pace of invitations, particularly for the Subclass 491 pathway. However, the invitation numbers remain controlled, indicating that Tasmania is still carefully managing its remaining nomination quota.

Minimum Scores and Pass Requirements

The latest round provides a clearer picture of how competitive the program currently is.

For the Subclass 190 visa, invitations were again issued only to candidates holding Gold Pass status, reinforcing that this pathway remains highly selective.

For the Subclass 491 visa, the lowest invited candidates had 502 points under the Green Pass category. This is a notable shift, as invitations are now being issued to higher-ranking candidates within the pass system, indicating increased competition in the regional pathway as well.

Current ROI Pool Status

After the latest invitation round, a significant number of candidates remain in the ROI system.

There are currently 462 candidates in the Subclass 190 ROI pool, while the Subclass 491 pool has grown to 374 candidates.

This increase in the Subclass 491 pool suggests that more applicants are now considering the regional visa pathway as an alternative, which may lead to rising competition in upcoming rounds.

Remaining Nomination Places

Tasmania has also updated the number of nomination places still available for the current migration program year.

There are 450 nomination places remaining for the Subclass 190 visa and 396 places remaining for the Subclass 491 visa.

Compared to earlier updates, the reduction in available places indicates that the program is progressing steadily toward its annual allocation limits, which may influence future invitation volumes.

Applications Under Assessment

A considerable number of nomination applications are still being processed by Migration Tasmania.

Currently, 332 Subclass 190 applications and 223 Subclass 491 applications are under assessment.

These pending applications will continue to impact how quickly new invitations can be issued, as approved nominations will reduce the remaining allocation.

Invitations Not Yet Converted into Applications

There are also candidates who have received invitations but have not yet lodged their nomination applications.

At present, 46 Subclass 190 invitations and 35 Subclass 491 invitations remain unlodged.

Once these candidates submit their applications, they will further consume available nomination places, potentially tightening future invitation rounds.

What This Means for Skilled Migration Applicants

This update highlights a few key strategic signals for applicants.

First, the continued requirement of Gold Pass for Subclass 190 confirms that this pathway remains highly competitive and selective.

Second, the increase in the Subclass 491 ROI pool combined with higher score thresholds suggests that the regional pathway is also becoming more competitive.

Finally, the declining number of remaining nomination places indicates that applicants should act strategically, as fewer spots remain available for the rest of the program year.

For candidates targeting Tasmania, it is essential to maintain a strong ROI ranking, accurate EOI profile, and alignment with state nomination priorities.

Disclaimer: All information is provided as a general guide only and does not constitute legal advice. It is important to note that immigration policies and operational practices are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. 

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