Number Of Skilled Independent (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) And Skilled Work Regional (provisional) (subclass 491) Visa Applications Granted For Engineering Professionals ANZSCO…

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From July 2024 to November 2025, the Department of Home Affairs granted 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), and 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) visas to engineering professionals (ANZSCO 233999). The 190 subclass received the most approvals with 94 total grants, while 189 and 491 subclasses received approximately 52 and 32 grants respectively across the period. Monthly grants fluctuated considerably, with peaks in September 2024 (25 total grants) and March 2025 (20 total grants), and minimal activity in mid-2025. The data note that 1,180 visa grants to Other Engineering Professionals across employer nomination and skilled programs in 2024/25 exceeded the occupation ceiling, leaving no visa grants available for the Skilled Independent program in 2025/26.