Queensland State Nomination

Queensland state nomination — frequently asked questions

How many 190 and 491 places does Queensland have in 2026-27?

Queensland's 2026-27 allocation has not been published yet (checked 27 October 2026). As at 31 August 2026 Queensland had already made 6 subclass 190 and <5 subclass 491 nominations for 2026-27. For reference, Queensland had 1,850 subclass 190 and 750 subclass 491 places in 2025-26, 100% used by 30 June 2026.

How did Queensland's nomination places change from 2024-25 to 2025-26?

Subclass 190 went from 600 to 1,850 (+208%) and subclass 491 from 600 to 750 (+25%). Queensland used 100% of its 2025-26 places by 30 June 2026.

How many people are in the Queensland 190 and 491 queue?

As of September 2026, 41,589 EOIs naming Queensland were waiting for subclass 190 nomination (-2% on September 2025) and 40,746 for subclass 491. One EOI can name several states, so the queues overlap.

What is the most common points score in the Queensland 190 queue?

70 points: 8,239 of the 41,589 submitted EOIs (20%) as of September 2026. 5,953 EOIs (14%) claim 90 points or more.

Does Queensland nominate skilled occupations for the 190 and 491 visas?

Yes. Queensland runs its own subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination program. This page lists Queensland's recent nomination rounds and, where published, its eligible-occupation list. Requirements change each program year — always confirm against Queensland's official skilled migration website.

What points do I need for Queensland state nomination?

There is no single fixed cut-off — Queensland selects from its pool against its own criteria, and the minimum points vary by occupation and round. See the recent rounds above for the minimum points invited in Queensland's latest 190 and 491 rounds.