Western Australia continues its active selection process for the 2025–26 State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP). After a delayed start to the program year, the January 2026 invitation round demonstrates the state’s ongoing commitment to meeting its migration targets.

January 2026 Invitation Breakdown

The January round focused heavily on the General Stream Schedule 2, with a significant number of invitations issued for both permanent and regional pathways:

• General Stream WASMOL Schedule 2:
  • Subclass 190: 279 invitations
  • Subclass 491: 819 invitations
• Graduate Stream (Vocational Education and Training):
  • Subclass 190: 22 invitations
  • Subclass 491: 15 invitations
• Total Monthly Invitations: 1,135

2025–26 Program Year: Total Invitations to Date

As of January 2026, Western Australia has issued a total of 3,355 invitations across all streams. The program saw its highest activity in December, followed by a steady January round.