27/10/2026
NSW SKILLED MIGRATION UPDATE | 2026–27
NSW has updated its Subclass 190 occupation list, with 15 ANZSCO unit groups added and 16 removed in the update published on 15 October 2026.
📌 What does this mean for applicants?
🔹 Check whether your occupation group is still listed.
🔹 Review the exact ANZSCO code and relevant eligibility criteria.
🔹 Remember, being on the list does not guarantee a state nomination.
⚠️ Important: This update relates to the NSW Subclass 190 Skills List. The 491 Regional Skills List was not updated as part of this announcement.
🔗 Official source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skills-lists
Has your occupation been added or removed? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇
Deepika Shrestha
Skill Assessment Expert | CDR Writing Australia
📞 +61 485 816 747
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