Tasmania will stop accepting new skilled migration Registrations of Interest (ROIs) from 5 pm on 3 June 2026, after strong demand pushed the state close to exhausting its nomination allocation.

The announcement affects all pathways and passes under the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for the 2025–26 program year. Migration Tasmania confirmed that the final invitation round for this program year will occur on 4 June 2026.

The 21 May 2026 invitation round issued 30 invitations for subclass 190 and 27 invitations for subclass 491. Minimum invitation thresholds remained high, with subclass 190 requiring 330 points (Green pass) and subclass 491 requiring 56 points (Orange-plus pass).

Current data released by Migration Tasmania shows ongoing pressure across both visa categories.

Category	Subclass 190	Subclass 491
ROIs on hand (submitted)	518	470
Nomination places available	88	213
Applications lodged, pending decision	165	190
Invitations issued, not yet lodged	46	73

Migration Tasmania confirmed that while applications will continue to be assessed, not all approved cases will receive nomination this program year due to exhausted or limited places. Any remaining approved applications may instead be nominated once Tasmania receives its 2026–27 allocation.

ROIs not invited before the cut-off will remain in the Application Gateway for six months and may be considered when the new program year opens.

Guidance for Applicants Facing Tightening Nomination Competition

With Tasmania closing ROIs early and invitation thresholds tightening, applicants should carefully consider their current points position, occupation demand, state eligibility criteria and timing risks before relying on future rounds.

SALIA Lawyers & Associates work with skilled migrants to interpret changing state nomination settings, assess eligibility and prepare stronger, better-positioned applications in an increasingly competitive environment. We assist by reviewing individual circumstances, identifying realistic nomination pathways, strengthening ROIs and supporting documents and providing clear, practical advice on strategy and timing so applicants can make informed decisions and avoid missing critical opportunities.

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is intended as a general guide and should not be relied upon as legal or migration advice. As migration laws and regulations can change, we recommend consulting an Australian Lawyer or Registered Migration Agent for advice tailored to your circumstances.