Public pathway views
Three skilled pathways. Clearly separated.
Explore published status stock and processing-time context for 189, 190 and state or territory nominated 491. Processing times refer to visa applications, not EOI waits.
Skilled Independent
A national, points-tested pathway that does not use a state or territory nomination dimension.
- Professions observed
- 214
- Submitted stock
- 184.2K
- Invited stock
- 36
- Snapshot
- Sept 2026
Skilled Nominated
A points-tested pathway with nomination by an Australian state or territory.
- Professions observed
- 419
- Submitted stock
- 485.6K
- Invited stock
- 170
- Snapshot
- Sept 2026
Skilled Work Regional — State/Territory Nominated
The regional pathway shown here is state or territory nominated only.
- Professions observed
- 480
- Submitted stock
- 520.8K
- Invited stock
- 259
- Snapshot
- Sept 2026