Tasmania Skilled Migration 2026: 142 Places Left for 190
Tasmania released its latest skilled migration update on 14 May 2026 — and the numbers are a clear signal for anyone waiting on a 190 or 491 nomination. 32 ROIs were invited under subclass 190. 24 under subclass 491. Only 142 permanent places remain for 190, while subclass 491 still has 243.
Here's the part most applicants get wrong: your visa points are not what decides your invitation in Tasmania skilled migration. Tasmania ranks candidates using its own pass system — Gold, Green, Orange-plus, Orange — and if you don't know where you sit in that system, you're planning blind.
The May 14 Numbers — What They Actually Mean
According to Migration Tasmania's update dated 14 May 2026, Tasmania continued issuing invitations in both skilled visa pathways. Here is the snapshot in plain terms:
| Category | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
| ROIs invited (14 May 2026) | 32 | 24 |
| Lowest score invited | 356 (Green pass) | 56 (Orange-plus pass) |
| ROIs still on hand | 513 | 454 |
| Nomination places remaining | 142 | 243 |
| Applications lodged but undecided | 192 | 203 |
| Invitations issued but not yet lodged | 45 | 51 |
The message from this round is simple: Tasmania skilled migration is still moving, but it's moving carefully, not loosely.
Top 5 Things This Update Tells You
- Subclass 190 is getting tighter. Only 142 places remain, against 513 ROIs still waiting — more competition for fewer permanent nomination spots.
- Subclass 491 has real room. 243 places remain, with the lowest invited score at Orange-plus, well below the Green-pass bar set for 190.
- 491 gives more bonus points. Nomination under 491 adds 15 points, compared to just 5 for 190.
- Points are not the deciding factor. Tasmania's own Gold/Green/Orange-plus/Orange bands — built from job, study, and local connection — decide your invitation, not your Home Affairs points.
- "Lowest score invited" is a snapshot, not a promise. It reflects one round under that week's conditions — not a guarantee for the next.
Why Subclass 190 Is Under More Pressure Right Now
- Subclass 190 has only 142 places left, while subclass 491 still has 243.
- Subclass 190 has more people waiting — 513 ROIs on hand, versus 454 for 491.
- Tasmania is still inviting at a Green pass level for 190, meaning it's choosing higher-priority candidates first.
Your Visa Points Don't Decide This — Tasmania's Pass System Does
When you see "356 points" or "56 points" in the update, it's easy to assume those are standard Department of Home Affairs points. They're not.
Tasmania ranks candidates through its own priority bands — Gold, Green, Orange-plus, and Orange — based on factors like your job, your study background, and your connection to the state, not just your visa points score.
What each pass band tells you:
- Green pass invited for 190 — Tasmania is favouring stronger-priority candidates for permanent nomination.
- Orange-plus invited for 491 — Tasmania is still open to regional candidates beyond Green, but Orange-plus profiles get priority.
- Orange-plus ranks above regular Orange — even one upgraded attribute can move you ahead in the queue.
Why 491 Is No Longer the "Second Choice" Pathway
- More places available — 243 spots left, versus just 142 for 190.
- Lower visible pass level — Tasmania invited down to Orange-plus for 491, compared to Green for 190.
- More bonus points — 491 nomination adds 15 points; 190 adds only 5.
- A real path to PR — after meeting residence and other conditions, 491 holders may become eligible for permanent residency through subclass 191.
What Tasmania Is Actually Prioritising in 2026
- Skilled Employment pathways — for people already working in Tasmania
- Skilled Graduate pathways — for those who studied in Tasmania
- Established Resident pathways — for people genuinely settled in Tasmania
- Selected overseas pathways — invitation-only options for certain occupations
"56 Points Got Invited" — Don't Read That the Wrong Way
Many applicants see "56 points for 491" and assume, "I have 56 points too, so I'm safe." That's the wrong conclusion.
The lowest invited score only tells you what happened in that one round. It's not a promise for the next round. Invitations depend on three moving factors:
- How many nomination places are still available
- How many ROIs Tasmania receives
- How many priority attributes a candidate holds
The correct reading is: "Tasmania was willing to invite down to this level, under this round's conditions." Those conditions shift — Tasmania updates its figures weekly.
Your Tasmania 2026 Action Plan
- Aiming for subclass 190? Only 142 places remain, and you need a Green pass or stronger. If you're not there yet, the window is narrowing fast.
- Open to subclass 491? With 243 places, Orange-plus invited, and 15 bonus points, this is the more realistic and faster route to PR through 191 for most mid-range profiles right now.
- Sitting at Orange pass? One upgrade — employment, study, or a Tasmanian connection — can move you to Orange-plus and change your timeline significantly.
- Already living or working in Tasmania? Confirm your pathway is giving you the full ranking benefit you expect — many applicants find their employment category isn't classified the way they assumed.
- Applying from offshore? Tasmania does invite offshore applicants, but they rank lower in almost every stream. Know your realistic position before building a strategy around it.
Conclusion
Tasmania skilled migration in 2026 is still active — but the data tells a specific story. Subclass 190 is getting tighter round by round. Subclass 491 has more room, more bonus points, and a clear road to PR through 191. And through it all, your Tasmania pass score — not your Home Affairs points — is what actually decides your invitation.
The May 2026 update isn't just news. It's a strategy signal. Read it correctly, and it tells you exactly which pathway to push toward, which profile gaps to close, and how much time you realistically have.
Book a free consultation with LEAMSS — we'll check your Tasmania pass profile against the live May 2026 data, tell you honestly whether 190 or 491 is your stronger route right now, and map the next steps specific to your situation.
