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    WA invitation rounds 2026–27: dates and invitations so far

    WA invitation rounds 2026–27: dates and invitations so far

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    The latest WA invitation round was held on 14 October 2026. WA Migration Services says invitations for priority trade and non-trade occupations "were issued on 14 October". WA's 2026–27 table shows two rounds so far, in September and October. WA says invitations "are anticipated to be issued each month". It shows no date for the next one.

    Last updated: 13 November 2026. Checked against WA Migration Services' Invitation rounds section, which was last updated on 5 November 2026.

    Which WA invitation rounds has WA published for 2026–27?

    WA publishes its rounds in the Invitation rounds section of its State Nominated Migration Program page. That page covers the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). The program year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

    RoundProgram yearStreams with invitationsVisasAlso published by WA
    14 October 20262026–27General stream (WASMOL Schedule 1 and Schedule 2), Graduate stream (higher education and VET)190 in every stream. 491 in every stream except WASMOL Schedule 1Invitations by stream and visa; profile of the last invited EOI for priority trade and non-trade occupations
    September 20262026–27General stream (WASMOL Schedule 1 and Schedule 2), Graduate stream (higher education and VET)190 and 491 in every streamInvitations by stream and visa, in the 2026–27 monthly table

    Round data as of the 14 October 2026 round. Read on WA's page on 13 November 2026.

    WA's monthly table for 2026–27 shows invitations in September and October only. July, August and November show none so far. WA lists the number of invitations for each stream and visa in that table.

    For comparison, WA's 2025–26 table shows invitations in October 2025 and in every month from December 2025 to May 2026.

    When is the next WA invitation round?

    WA has not published a date. Its page says: "Invitations for WA State nomination are anticipated to be issued each month." It adds that the number issued each month "may vary depending on the number of applications being processed by WA Migration Services".

    WA's news page had no 2026–27 program notice on 13 November 2026. Its latest State Nominated Migration Program item is dated 8 December 2025. The "SNMP paused" notice is dated 1 July 2025. It paused the program "pending confirmation of 2025-26 places". WA's 2026–27 table now shows invitations in September and October 2026.

    This page is updated when WA publishes a new round.

    How does WA rank EOIs for an invitation?

    WA reviews EOIs in SkillSelect and ranks them with its own system. For the General stream, its ranking system runs in this order:

    • Residence. "Currently residing in Western Australia", then offshore or in another state or territory.
    • Industry sector. Occupations in WA's priority sectors, then all other sectors. The priority sectors are building and construction (trades and other occupations), healthcare and social assistance, hospitality and tourism, and education and training.
    • Points. "Highest EOI points score".
    • Date. "Oldest EOI submission date".

    The Graduate stream adds the highest qualification completed in WA, ranked from a PhD or Master's down. WA says up to 75% of Graduate stream nominations go to higher education graduates and up to 25% to VET graduates.

    Three more rules from WA's page:

    • Ties. "If multiple EOIs are ranked at the same level, invitations will be issued based on the EOI submission date."
    • 190 and 491. An EOI seeking both "will generally be invited for the subclass 491 visa in the first instance".
    • One invitation per EOI. WA says you "will not receive multiple invitations for WA State Nomination through the same EOI". If an invitation lapses, is withdrawn or is declined, WA says a new EOI is needed for a future invitation.

    WA also publishes a profile of the last invited EOI for each group. It notes that this "does not take into account any occupation or visa subclass caps applied". WA's full criteria are covered in WA state nomination: the 190, the 491 and the occupation lists.

    What happens after a WA invitation?

    WA emails a link to the State nomination application form. The form sits on the Migration WA Portal. WA's page says: "You have 28 calendar days to lodge your application." WA also states that an invitation does not mean "that a subsequent application will be approved or that State nomination will be granted".

    If WA nominates, the Home Affairs step follows. The subclass 190 page says: "We will only invite you to apply for this visa if you are nominated." It gives 60 days from the date of the invitation to apply. The subclass 491 page lists nomination by a state or territory government agency, or sponsorship by a relative, and an invitation to apply. Home Affairs publishes current processing times on its own page.

    The SkillSelect steps are in invited in SkillSelect: what happens next. The visas are on the subclass 190 page for WA and the subclass 491 page.

    How do other states run their rounds?

    Each state and territory runs its own process. Home Affairs' invitation rounds page says state nominations for the 190 and 491 "will not be affected by the departmental invitation rounds". It adds that states "manage their nominations in line with their own priorities".

    Each state's current status is in the state nomination tracker. The guides for New South Wales and the ACT describe how those states select EOIs. The Home Affairs rounds for the 189 are in 189 invitation rounds 2026–27.

    Frequently asked questions

    How often does WA hold invitation rounds?
    WA says invitations "are anticipated to be issued each month". Its 2026–27 table shows rounds in September and October 2026 so far.

    Where does WA publish round results?
    In the Invitation rounds section of its State Nominated Migration Program page. The same section also lists the 2025–26 and 2024–25 program years.

    Does a WA invitation mean nomination?
    No. WA states that an invitation does not mean "that a subsequent application will be approved or that State nomination will be granted".

    Can one EOI get a 190 and a 491 invitation from WA?
    WA says an EOI seeking both is generally invited for the 491 first. If both are invited in different rounds, "only one application can proceed".

    What happens if a WA invitation lapses?
    WA says a new EOI is needed to be considered for a future invitation. It does not give feedback on EOIs that have not received an invitation.

    Are WA rounds the same as Home Affairs 189 rounds?
    No. Home Affairs runs the 189 rounds. WA selects EOIs for its own 190 and 491 nominations. Waiting EOIs are covered in EOI submitted but not invited yet.

    Where can I see where an occupation ranks?
    The monthly SkillSelect EOI data post shows occupation ranks. The WA state page summarises WA nomination.

    Settledin shows the published SkillSelect EOI data by occupation and visa, month by month.

    Explore EOI data for your occupation

    This article describes published WA Migration Services and Department of Home Affairs information, checked on 13 November 2026. It is general information, not migration advice. For advice on your situation, speak to a registered migration agent. Check the register.

    Source: WA Migration Services, State Nominated Migration Program, Invitation rounds, November 2026.