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Home Affairs has updated Australian visa processing times for September 2026, with significant movements affecting Partner, Subclass 482, Subclass 186 and skilled migration visas.

Tasmania has issued a new skilled migration invitation round for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The 3 September 2026 Tasmania skilled migration round included 59 invitations, with lower ROI scores recorded for both visa subclasses compared with the previous invitation round.

Tasmania’s 2026–27 skilled migration program is underway. Learn about Subclass 190 and 491 nomination places, Tasmania’s ROI priority system, offshore changes and what applicants should consider before seeking state nomination.

ACT Skilled Migration has changed for 2026–27. Learn about the new Canberra Matrix system, ACT Migration Portal, fees, ranking process and what the changes mean for Subclass 190 and 491 applicants.

Tasmania’s 2026–27 Skilled Migration Program opens on 17 August 2026, with weekly invitations commencing from 20 August. Discover the new nomination settings, Subclass 190 and 491 allocations, and important changes for applicants.

Tasmania has officially confirmed that its 2026–27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open on 17 August 2026, with invitation rounds commencing on 20 August 2026. Learn about the latest program changes, key eligibility updates, and what skilled migration applicants should do before the new intake opens.