NSW has published its updated Skills List for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) for the 2026-27 program year. NSW says occupations that are not within a listed unit group will not be considered for an invitation for NSW nomination. This page reproduces the list of 78 unit groups in the order NSW publishes it, as at 15 October 2026, and explains how to check where you stand.
How to read the list
- The list is at ANZSCO unit group level (four digits). Your occupation has a six-digit ANZSCO code, and the first four digits are its unit group.
- NSW says not all occupations within a unit group are eligible for the visa. Only occupations that are eligible for the subclass 190 on the Home Affairs list are considered.
- You also need a valid skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Being on the list does not mean you will be invited. NSW invites the highest-ranking EOIs within a unit group and says nomination is at its discretion.
The list
| ANZSCO unit group | Unit group name |
|---|---|
| 1213 | Livestock Farmers |
| 1331 | Construction Managers |
| 1335 | Production Managers |
| 1341 | Child Care Centre Managers |
| 1342 | Health and Welfare Services Managers |
| 2241 | Mathematical Science Professionals |
| 2245 | Land Economists and Valuers |
| 2251 | Advertising and Marketing Professionals |
| 2322 | Surveyors and Spatial Scientists |
| 2325 | Interior Designers |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals |
| 2333 | Electrical Engineers |
| 2336 | Mining Engineers |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals |
| 2341 | Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists |
| 2347 | Veterinarians |
| 2411 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers |
| 2412 | Primary School Teachers |
| 2413 | Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers |
| 2414 | Secondary School Teachers |
| 2415 | Special Education Teachers |
| 2492 | Private Tutors and Teachers |
| 2493 | Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
| 2511 | Nutrition Professionals |
| 2512 | Medical Imaging Professionals |
| 2515 | Pharmacists |
| 2521 | Chiropractors and Osteopaths |
| 2523 | Dental Practitioners |
| 2524 | Occupational Therapists |
| 2525 | Physiotherapists |
| 2526 | Podiatrists |
| 2527 | Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists |
| 2531 | General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers |
| 2533 | Specialist Physicians |
| 2534 | Psychiatrists |
| 2535 | Surgeons |
| 2539 | Other Medical Practitioners |
| 2541 | Midwives |
| 2543 | Nurse Managers |
| 2544 | Registered Nurses |
| 2612 | Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2621 | Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals |
| 2723 | Psychologists |
| 2725 | Social Workers |
| 3112 | Medical Technicians |
| 3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
| 3122 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3123 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3125 | Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians |
| 3129 | Other Building and Engineering Technicians |
| 3211 | Automotive Electricians |
| 3212 | Motor Mechanics |
| 3221 | Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers |
| 3222 | Sheetmetal Workers |
| 3223 | Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers |
| 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers |
| 3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists |
| 3234 | Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers |
| 3311 | Bricklayers and Stonemasons |
| 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners |
| 3322 | Painters |
| 3331 | Glaziers |
| 3332 | Plasterers and Renderers |
| 3333 | Roof Tilers |
| 3334 | Wall and Floor Tilers |
| 3341 | Plumbers |
| 3411 | Electricians |
| 3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics |
| 3422 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers |
| 3423 | Electronics Trades Workers |
| 3424 | Telecommunications Trades Workers |
| 3613 | Veterinary Nurses |
| 3941 | Cabinet and Furniture Makers |
| 4114 | Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses |
| 4117 | Welfare Support Workers |
| 4523 | Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials |
Three quick checks
- Find the first four digits of your ANZSCO code in the table.
- Check on the Home Affairs site that your six-digit occupation is eligible for the subclass 190.
- Confirm that your skills assessment is valid and covers that occupation.
What about the subclass 491?
NSW publishes a separate Regional Skills List for the subclass 491. NSW says it will provide a further update on that list when more information is available, and that 491 applications under all pathways remain closed to new applicants. This page covers the subclass 190 list only.
Frequently asked questions
My occupation's unit group is on the list. Can I apply?
No. You cannot apply directly. You need a valid EOI and an invitation from NSW.
Is every occupation in a listed unit group eligible?
No. NSW says only occupations that are eligible for the subclass 190 are considered.
When is the next NSW round?
NSW expects its first 2026-27 subclass 190 round in the week commencing 19 October 2026. NSW says it does not publicly announce round dates in advance, so please treat that as an expectation.
Related reading
- NSW 190 nomination 2026-27: program open, first round expected
- ACT 190 and 491 nomination 2026-27
- NT skilled nominations 2026-27
- Tasmania 2026-27 state nomination
- Subclass 189 invitation rounds: latest results and next round
- Skilled visas: 189, 190, 491, 186
Sources: NSW Government, NSW skills lists page, checked 15 October 2026; Investment NSW newsletter, 15 October 2026. Lists change. Check the official NSW page before you act.
Not sure whether NSW nomination suits you? Book a consultation with OVEC: https://calendar.app.google/oEub5pf6SdCmF4Sf7
General information only, not legal or migration advice. Every case turns on its own facts and the rules and invitation timing may change. Book a consultation to check your situation. OVEC, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1170438.
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