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Queensland 190 & 491 state nomination · EOI demand & invite rate, Oct 2026
As of the October 2026 SkillSelect snapshot, 39,775 subclass 190 EOIs nominating Queensland (QLD) were waiting, down 1,814 from September 2026, and 1,360 held a live invitation (invite rate 3.3%). For the subclass 491, 40,020 EOIs were waiting, down 726 from September 2026, and 508 were invited (1.3%). The occupations with the most live QLD invitations were Registered Nurses nec (349), Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (117) and Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (96). Source: Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect data.
Official data: SkillSelect EOI data, Queensland official siteSkilled Visa Tracker is not affiliated with any government entity. Not migration advice — immi.homeaffairs.gov.au is the official source.
How many 190 and 491 EOIs nominate Queensland, and how many are invited?
Invite rate = EOIs invited ÷ (waiting + invited) for EOIs naming QLD in the Oct 2026 snapshot. An EOI can name more than one state, and EOIs naming “any state” are not counted here.
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| Subclass | Waiting | Invited | Invite rate | Waiting vs previous month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 39,775 | 1,360 | 3.3% | −1,814 (−4.4%) |
| 491 | 40,020 | 508 | 1.3% | −726 (−1.8%) |
Which occupations are being invited in Queensland?
Occupations with the most EOIs holding a live QLD invitation in the Oct 2026 snapshot (190 and 491 combined).
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| Occupation | 190 invited | 491 invited | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses nec | 276 | 73 | 349 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 93 | 24 | 117 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 70 | 26 | 96 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 64 | 23 | 87 |
| Electronics Engineer | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| Environmental Consultant | 53 | 21 | 74 |
| General Practitioner | 61 | 4 | 65 |
| Solicitor | 43 | 21 | 64 |
| Carpenter | 41 | 14 | 55 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 49 | 5 | 54 |
Recent 190 and 491 grants in Queensland
Community-reported (unofficial): 23 subclass 190 and 2 subclass 491 grants in QLD from Skilled Visa Tracker users. The latest 8 are below.
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| Granted | Subclass | Occupation | Lodged → granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | 190 | Electrician (General) | 6m 9d |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 190 | Mechanical Engineer | 6m 5d |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 190 | Construction Project Manager | 6m 16d |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 190 | Carpenter | 8m 3d |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 190 | Carpenter | 8m 3d |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 190 | Architectural Draftsperson | 7m 13d |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 491 | Glazier | 5m 2d |
| 8 Oct 2026 | 190 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 3m 4d |
Is Queensland nomination open?
Status not yet checked — see official site
Queensland skilled migration — official site ↗Each state sets its own occupation lists, criteria and allocation. We do not summarise eligibility — read the official site before applying.
More data
- Compare all states
- 190 EOI pool by points · 491 EOI pool
- SkillSelect invitations by state, Oct 2026
- How state nomination differs from the 189