As per the state’s earlier announcement, New South Wales had released the results of the March 190 invitation round on 4th March 2026, which provide key insights for skilled migrants. It also reflects that the state is continuously prioritising highly skilled professionals across sectors like engineering, IT, healthcare, and community-focused occupations.
However, no official detailed data has been published for this invitation round. Here is the likely breakdown of occupations and points.
Detailed Insights from the 4 March Round
| Occupation | Points | Additional Notes |
| Architect | 95 | — |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 90 | 5 pts for AU experience |
| Carpenter | 70 | — |
| Civil Engineer | 100 | — |
| Community Worker | 80 | — |
| Developer Programmer | 95 | — |
| ECT (Onshore) | 90 | — |
| ECT (Offshore) | 95 | Studied in AU, regional study points |
| Engineering Professionals nec | 110 | PhD, Superior English, AU study |
| Environmental Engineer | 105 | — |
| ICT BA | 105 | Superior English, 4 yrs experience |
| ICT Security Specialist | 95 | Proficient English, 10 pts for onshore experience |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 85 | — |
| Motor Mechanic | 80 | Age 30, Edu 10+5, 10 points for single, PTE 20 |
| Occupation Health & Safety Advisor | 75 | — |
| Physiotherapist | 85 | — |
| Resident Medical Officer | 85 | Superior English, AU study |
| RN Nec | 100 | — |
| Social Worker | 85 | — |
| Software Engineer | 100 | Age 25, 20 for English, 5 for AU exp, Offshore exp 15, 5 for NAATI, 10 for Skilled partner, 15 for Edu |
| Software & Applications Programmers nec | 110 | 1 yr onshore + 5 yrs offshore experience |
| Speech Pathologist | 80 | — |
Note: This table is for informational purposes only and does not represent official NSW invitation data.
Expert Analysis from This Round
- The state had invited candidates from 70 to 110 points covering trades to high-skilled professionals.
- If you have studied in Australia, especially in regional area then this thing helps in significantly boosting your points for the Subclass 190 visa Australia.
- Superior English (PTE 79+/IELTS 8+) can make a big difference in getting invited.
- Skilled trades like Carpenter or Motor Mechanic are invited even with lower scores if your profile is strong.
- Combining age, English, education, work experience, and bonus points is the best way to reach high scores.
Are you still waiting for your NSW 190 invitation?
If you have not received an invitation yet, it could be because your profile isn’t fully optimised for maximum points. Even small gaps in English, Australian study, or work experience can make a difference in the state nomination Australia PR process.
So, act now! Contact Growmore Immigration now to get your profile assessed by our experts and improve your chances for the next NSW Subclass 190 invitation round.
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