What the 2025–26 occupation data shows
Historical policy data, not a forecast of your invitation. Home Affairs released a four-tier occupation ceiling table for the 2025–26 financial year under Freedom of Information request FA 26/01/00545. It should not be treated as a current invitation timetable or a replacement for visa eligibility requirements.
Which visas does it cover?
The release says occupation ceilings are policy guidance for subclass 189 and the family-sponsored stream of subclass 491. They do not apply to employer-sponsored visas or state and territory nominated skilled visas. Ceilings may change and do not necessarily reflect final program outcomes.
What this means for your planning
A tier or ceiling is not a reliable individual invitation probability. Do not assume a high points score guarantees an invitation or that a lower score rules one out. Check current official eligibility and invitation information separately.
- Confirm the occupation and skills assessment relevant to your circumstances.
- Check the evidence for each point claimed in your Expression of Interest.
- Compare suitable visa options and any state nomination requirements.
- Keep visa expiry dates and evidence validity under review while waiting.
Find current guidance
Home Affairs invitation rounds · A2MS skilled migration overview · Points calculators
For advice about your circumstances, book a consultation with Sunil Choudhary, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 2418425. No invitation or visa outcome is guaranteed.
