Overview

Invitation rounds will be conducted at intervals throughout the program year for:

  • Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored

The number of invitations issued in each round may differ based on the volume of existing applications.

Nominations made by state or territory governments for skilled visas will remain unaffected by the department’s invitation rounds.

To view outcomes of past SkillSelect invitation rounds, see Previous Rounds.

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Current round

The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 August 2025.

Visa subclass Total EOIs Invited Tie break date - month and year
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 6,887 08/2025
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 150 05/2025

Occupation* 189 491
Actuary 90 N/A*
Agricultural Consultant 90 N/A*
Agricultural Scientist 90 N/A*
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 65 70
Architect 90 N/A*
Arts Administrator or Manager 90 N/A*
Audiologist 80 65
Barrister 95 N/A*
Biochemist 90 N/A*
Biotechnologist 90 N/A*
Boat Builder and Repairer 90 N/A*
Bricklayer 65 70
Cardiologist 80 80
Carpenter 65 N/A*
Carpenter and Joiner 65 N/A*
Cartographer 90 N/A*
Chemical Engineer 90 N/A*
Chemist 90 N/A*
Child Care Centre Manager 90 N/A*
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 90 N/A*
Civil Engineering Technician 90 N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 75 N/A*
Conservator 90 N/A*
Construction Project Manager 90 N/A*
Dermatologist 100 N/A*
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 85 N/A*
Drainer 65 N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 85 80
Economist 90 N/A*
Educational Psychologist 85 N/A*
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 90 N/A*
Electrial Engineering Technician 90 N/A*
Electrician (General) 65 75
Electrician (Special Class) 65 N/A*
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 110 N/A*
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 95 N/A*
Electronics Engineer 95 N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 80 N/A*
Engineering Manager 90 N/A*
Enviromental Consultant 90 N/A*
Enviromental Manager 90 N/A*
Enviromental Research Scientist 90 N/A*
Enviromental Scientists nec 90 N/A*
Fibrous Plasterer 90 N/A*
Food Technologist 90 N/A*
Forester 90 N/A*
Gasfitter 65 80
Gastroenterologist 80 N/A
General Practitioner 80 N/A*
Geophysicist 90 N/A*
Glazier 65 N/A*
Hydrogeologist 90 N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist 80 N/A*
Joiner 65 N/A*
Land Economist 90 N/A*
Landscape Architect 90 N/A*
Life Scientist (General) 90 N/A*
Life Scientists nec 90 N/A*
Management Consultant 90 N/A*
Marine Biologist 90 N/A*
Materials Engineer 90 N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 80 90
Medical Labratory Scientist 90 N/A*
Medical Practioners nec 80 N/A*
Medical Radiation Therapist 80 N/A*
Metal Fabricator 105 N/A*
Metal Machinist (First Class) 85 N/A*
Metallurgist 90 N/A*
Meterologist 95 N/A*
Microbiologist 90 N/A*
Midwife 80 75
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 90 N/A*
Musician (Instrumental) 90 N/A*
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 90 N/A*
Neurologist 80 N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 80 N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 80 N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 80 N/A*
Occupational Therapist 80 N/A*
Ophthamologist 80 N/A*
Optometrist 80 N/A*
Orthopaedic Surgeon 85 N/A*
Osteopath 100 N/A*
Other Spatial Scientist 90 N/A*
Paediatric Surgeon 85 N/A*
Paeditrician 85 N/A*
Painting Trades Worker 70 N/A*
Panelbeater 90 N/A*
Petroleum Engineer 90 N/A*
Physicist 90 N/A*
Physiotherapist 80 80
Plumber (General) 65 80
Podiatrist 80 N/A*
Primary Health Organisation Manager 90 N/A
Psychiatrist 80 N/A*
Psychologists nec 85 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 80 80
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 80 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 80 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 80 65
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 80 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 80 N/A*
Registed Nurse (Medical Practice) 80 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 80 65
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 80 90
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 80 85
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 80 85
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 80 80
Registered Nurses nec 80 5
Roof Plumber 65 N/A*
Secondary School Teacher 85 80
Solicitor 90 N/A*
Solid Plasterer 65 N/A*
Sonographer 80 N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 85 80
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 80 N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 80 N/A*
Speech Pathologist 80 65
Statistician 90 N/A*
Stonemason 65 N/A*
Surveyor 90 N/A*
Tennis Coach 95 N/A*
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 80 N/A
University Lecturer 85 80
Urologist 80 N/A*
Valuer 90 N/A*
Veterinarian 90 N/A*
Wall and Floor Tiler 65 75
Welder (First Class) 90 N/A*
Zoologist 90 N/A*

Previous Rounds

Invitations issued on 7 November 2024

The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 7 November 2024.

Visa subclass Total EOIs Invited Tie break date - month and year
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 15,000 12/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 0 N/A

Invitations issued by occupation and minimum score invited

Occupation* Subclass 189
Accountant (General) 95
Actuary 85
Aeronautical Engineer 85
Agricultural Consultant 85
Agricultural Engineer 90
Agricultural Scientist 90
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 70
Analyst Programmer 85
Architect 70
Arts Administrator or Manager 90
Audiologist 75
Biochemist 90
Biomedical Engineer 85
Biotechnologist 85
Boat Builder and Repairer 90
Bricklayer 65
Cabinetmaker 65
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 85
Carpenter 65
Carpenter and Joiner 65
Chef 85
Chemical Engineer 85
Chemist 90
Child Care Centre Manager 75
Chiropractor 75
Civil Engineer 85
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 70
Civil Engineering Technician 70
Clinical Psychologist 75
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 95
Construction Project Manager 70
Dancer or Choreographer 90
Dermatologist 75
Developer Programmer 95
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 80
Diesel Motor Mechanic 95
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 70
Economist 90
Educational psychologist 75
Electrical Engineer 85
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 90
Electrical Engineering Technician 90
Electrician (General) 65
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 90
Electronics Engineer 95
Emergency Medicine Specialist 75
Engineering Manager 90
Engineering Professionals nec 85
Engineering Technologist 85
Environmental Consultant 90
Environmental Engineer 85
Environmental Manager 90
Environmental Research Scientist 90
Environmental Scientists nec 90
External Auditor 85
Fibrous Plasterer 65
Food Technologist 90
Forester 90
General Practitioner 75
Geophysicist 90
Geotechnical Engineer 70
Hydrogeologist 90
ICT Business Analyst 95
ICT Security Specialist 95
Industrial Engineer 85
Intensive Care Specialist 75
Internal Auditor 90
Landscape Architect 70
Life Scientist (General) 90
Life Scientists nec 90
Lift Mechanic 65
Management Accountant 95
Management Consultant 85
Marine Biologist 90
Materials Engineer 85
Mechanical Engineer 85
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 75
Medical Laboratory Scientist 75
Medical Practitioners nec 75
Medical Radiation Therapist+ 75
Metal Fabricator 75
Metal Machinist (First Class) 90
Metallurgist 90
Meteorologist 90
Microbiologist 90
Midwife 70
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 90
Motor Mechanic (General) 85
Multimedia Specialist 85
Music Director 90
Musician (Instrumental) 90
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 90
Naval Architect 90
Neurologist 75
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 75
Nurse Practitioner 80
Nursing Clinical Director 115
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 90
Occupational Therapist 75
Optometrist 75
Orthopaedic Surgeon 75
Orthotist or Prosthetist 75
Osteopath 75
Other Spatial Scientist 90
Paediatrician 75
Painting Trades Worker 65
Pathologist 75
Petroleum Engineer 85
Physicist 90
Physiotherapist 75
Plumber (General) 65
Podiatrist 75
Primary Health Organisation Manager 95
Production or Plant Engineer 85
Psychiatrist 75
Psychologists nec 75
Quantity Surveyor 70
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 70
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 75
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 75
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 70
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 75
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 75
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 75
Registered Nurse (Medical) 70
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 75
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 70
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 75
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 75
Registered Nurses nec 70
Secondary School Teacher 70
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 70
Social Worker 70
Software and Applications Programmers nec 85
Software Engineer 95
Solicitor 85
Solid Plasterer 70
Sonographer 75
Special Education Teachers nec 75
Special Needs Teacher 70
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 75
Specialist Physicians nec 75
Speech Pathologist 75
Statistician 90
Structural Engineer 70
Surveyor 90
Systems Analyst 95
Taxation Accountant 85
Telecommunications Engineer 85
Telecommunications Field Engineer 85
Telecommunications Network Engineer 85
Telecommunications Network Planner 90
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 90
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 75
Transport Engineer 70
University Lecturer 90
Valuer 90
Veterinarian 85
Wall and Floor Tiler 65
Welder (First Class) 70
Zoologist 90

Invitations issued on 5 September 2024

The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 5 September 2024.

Visa subclass Total EOIs Invited Tie break date - month and year
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 7,973 09/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 0 N/A

Invitations issued by occupation and minimum score invited

Occupation* Subclass 189* Minimum scored
Accountant (General) 95
Actuary 90
Aeronautical Engineer 90
Agricultural Consultant 95
Agricultural Engineer 95
Agricultural Scientist 95
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 65
Analyst Programmer 90
Architect 75
Audiologist 75
Biochemist 95
Biomedical Engineer 90
Biotechnologist 90
Bricklayer 65
Cabinetmaker 65
Cardiologist 80
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 85
Carpenter 65
Carpenter and Joiner 65
Chef 90
Chemical Engineer 90
Chemist 90
Child Care Centre Manager 80
Chiropractor 80
Civil Engineer 90
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 75
Civil Engineering Technician 75
Clinical Psychologist 85
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 100
Construction Project Manager 75
Developer Programmer 100
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 80
Diesel Motor Mechanic 90
Drainer 65
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 75
Economist 90
Electrical Engineer 90
Electrician (General) 65
Electrician (Special Class) 70
Electronics Engineer 90
Emergency Medicine Specialist 80
Engineering Manager 95
Engineering Professionals nec 90
Engineering Technologist 90
Environmental Consultant 90
Environmental Engineer 95
Environmental Manager 95
Environmental Research Scientist 95
External Auditor 90
Fibrous Plasterer 65
Food Technologist 90
Gasfitter 65
Gastroenterologist 85
General Practitioner 75
Geophysicist 100
Geotechnical Engineer 75
Glazier 65
ICT Business Analyst 95
ICT Security Specialist 95
Industrial Engineer 90
Intensive Care Specialist 80
Internal Auditor 95
Joiner 65
Landscape Architect 75
Life Scientist (General) 90
Life Scientists nec 95
Lift Mechanic 65
Management Accountant 95
Management Consultant 90
Marine Biologist 95
Materials Engineer 90
Mechanical Engineer 90
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 75
Medical Laboratory Scientist 75
Medical Practitioners nec 75
Metal Fabricator 75
Microbiologist 90
Midwife 75
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 105
Motor Mechanic (General) 90
Multimedia Specialist 90
Naval Architect 95
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 80
Nurse Practitioner 85
Nursing Clinical Director 115
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 90
Occupational Therapist 75
Ophthalmologist 85
Optometrist 80
Orthotist or Prosthetist 80
Other Spatial Scientist 100
Paediatrician 80
Painting Trades Worker 65
Pathologist 85
Petroleum Engineer 95
Physicist 95
Physiotherapist 75
Plumber (General) 65
Podiatrist 80
Primary Health Organisation Manager 95
Production or Plant Engineer 90
Psychiatrist 80
Psychologists nec 80
Quantity Surveyor 75
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 75
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 80
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 80
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 75
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 75
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 75
Registered Nurse (Medical) 75
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 75
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 80
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 75
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 75
Registered Nurses nec 75
Roof Plumber 65
Secondary School Teacher 75
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 75
Shipwright 105
Social Worker 75
Software and Applications Programmers nec 90
Software Engineer 100
Solicitor 90
Solid Plasterer 65
Sonographer 80
Special Education Teachers nec 80
Special Needs Teacher 80
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 80
Specialist Physicians nec 80
Speech Pathologist 80
Statistician 90
Stonemason 70
Structural Engineer 75
Surgeon (General) 80
Surveyor 95
Systems Analyst 95
Taxation Accountant 90
Telecommunications Engineer 90
Telecommunications Field Engineer 95
Telecommunications Network Engineer 90
Transport Engineer 75
University Lecturer 90
Urologist 80
Valuer 95
Veterinarian 95
Wall and Floor Tiler 65
Welder (First Class) 75
Zoologist 90

Invitations issued on 13 June 2024

The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 13 June 2024.

Visa subclass Total EOIs Invited Tie break date / month and year
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 5,292 15/2024
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 0 N/A

Occupations included in 13 June 2024 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations and their respective minimum score that were issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 13 June 2024.

Occupation Subclass 189 minimum scored
Accountant (General) 100
Actuary 95
Aeronautical Engineer 95
Agricultural Consultant 95
Agricultural Engineer 95
Agricultural Scientist 95
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 65
Analyst Programmer 95
Architect 85
Audiologist 85
Biomedical Engineer 95
Biotechnologist 95
Bricklayer 65
Cabinetmaker 65
Carpenter 65
Carpenter and Joiner 65
Chef 95
Chemical Engineer 95
Chemist 95
Child Care Centre Manager 85
Chiropractor 85
Civil Engineer 90
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 85
Civil Engineering Technician 85
Clinical Psychologist 85
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 100
Construction Project Manager 85
Dancer or Choreographner 95
Developer Programmer 100
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 85
Drainer 65
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 85
Economist 95
Electrical Engineer 90
Electrician (General) 65
Electrician (Special Class) 70
Electronics Engineer 95
Emergency Medicine Specialist 85
Endocrinologist 95
Engineering Manager 95
Engineering Professionals (nec) 95
Engineering Technologist 95
Environmental Consultant 95
Environmental Engineer 95
Environmental Research Scientist 95
External Auditor 95
Fibrous Plasterer 65
Food Technologist 95
Forester 95
Gasfitter 65
General Practitioner 85
Geophysicist 95
Geotechnial Engineer 85
Glazier 65
ICT Business Analyst 100
ICT Security Specialist 100
Industrial Engineer 95
Internal Auditor 95
Joiner 65
Land Economist 95
Landscape Architect 85
Life Scientist (General) 95
Life Scientist (nec) 95
Lift Mechanic 65
Management Accountant 100
Management Consultant 95
Marine Biologist 95
Materials Engineer 95
Mechanical Engineer 90
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 85
Medical Laboratory Scientist 85
Medical Oncologist 65
Medical Practitioners nec 65
Metal Fabricator 85
Metallurgist 95
Microbiologist 95
Midwife 85
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 95
Motor Mechanic (General) 95
Multimedia Specialist 95
Naval Architect 100
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 65
Occupational Therapist 65
Other Spatial Scientist 95
Paediatrician 85
Painting Trades Worker 65
Pathologist 85
Petroleum Engineer 95
Physicist 95
Physiotherapist 85
Plumber (General) 65
Production or Plant Engineer 90
Psychiatrist 85
Phychologist (nec) 85
Quantity Surveyor 85
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 85
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 85
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 90
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 85
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 85
Registered Nurse (Medical) 85
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 85
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 85
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 85
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 85
Registered Nurses (nec) 85
Roof Plumber 65
Secondary School Teacher 85
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 85
Shipwright 105
Social Worker 85
Software and Applications Programmers (nec) 95
Software Engineer 100
Solicitor 95
Solid Plasterer 65
Special Needs Teacher 85
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 85
Speech Pathologist 85
Statistician 95
Stonemason 65
Structural Engineer 85
Surveyor 95
Systems Analyst 100
Taxation Accountant 95
Telecommunications Engineer 95
Telecommunications Field Engineer 100
Telecommunications Network Engineer 95
Telecommunications Network Planner 90
Transport Engineer 85
University Lecturer 95
Valuer 95
Veterinarian 95
Wall and Floor Tiler 65
Welder (First Class) 85
Zoologist 95

Previous Rounds

Invitations issued on 18 December 2023

The table below shows the number of invitations issued, and the tie break month, in the SkillSelect invitation round on 18 December 2023.

Visa subclass Number Tie break / date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 8,300 11/2023
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 79 12/2023

Occupations included in 18 December 2023 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations and their respective minimum score that were issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 18 December 2023.

Occupation* 189 491
Audiologist 65 70
Child Care Centre Manager 65 N/A*
Chiropractor 65 N/A*
Clinical Haematologist 65 N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 70 90
Dermatologist 80 N/A*
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 65 N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65
Educational Psychologist 70 N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 65 N/A*
Endocrinologist 95 N/A*
General Practitioner 65 N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist 65 N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65
Medical Laboratory Scientist 65 75
Medical Oncologist 65 N/A*
Medical Practitioners nec 65 75
Medical Radiation Therapist 65 N/A*
Midwife 65 70
Neurosurgeon 80 N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 65 N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 65 N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 65 N/A*
Occupational Therapist 65 70
Ophthalmologist 80 N/A*
Optometrist 65 N/A*
Orthopaedic Surgeon 65 N/A*
Orthotist or Prosthetist 65 N/A*
Osteopath 65 N/A*
Paediatrician 65 N/A*
Pathologist 80 N/A*
Physiotherapist 65 65
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 70 N/A*
Podiatrist 65 N/A*
Psychiatrist 65 N/A*
Psychologists nec 65 65
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 70 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 65 90
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 65 85
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 N/A*
Registered Nurses nec 65 65
Secondary School Teacher 65 70
Social Worker 65 70
Sonographer 65 N/A*
Special Education Teachers nec 65 N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 65 N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 65 N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 65 N/A*
Speech Pathologist 65 85
Surgeon (General) 80 N/A*

Invitations issued on 25 May 2023

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 25 May 2023.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 7,353
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 74

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score MinimumLatest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 05/2023
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 04/2023

Occupations included in 25 May 2023 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 25 May 2023.

189 491
Occupation Offshore** Onshore** Offshore** Onshore**
Audiologist 65 65 65 N/A*
Cardiothoracic Surgeon N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
Child Care Centre Manager 65 65 N/A* 90
Chiropractor 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 65 80 90 N/A*
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65 65 70
Educational Psychologist N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 75 65 N/A* N/A*
Gastroenterologist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
General Practitioner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist 70 70 N/A* N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Laboratory Scientist 65 65 70 90
Medical Practitioners nec 65 65 85 75
Medical Radiation Therapist 85 80 N/A* N/A*
Midwife 65 65 70 N/A*
Neurosurgeon 80 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Occupational Therapist 65 65 85 N/A*
Optometrist 70 70 N/A* N/A*
Organisational Psychologist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Orthotist or Prosthetist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Osteopath N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
Paediatrician 75 70 N/A* N/A*
Patho N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Physiotherapist 65 65 70 75
Podiatrist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Psychiatrist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Psychologists nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Radiation Oncologist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65 N/A* 85
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65 75 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 65 75 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 65 N/A* 85
Registered Nurses nec 65 65 65 65
Rheumatologist 75 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Secondary School Teacher 65 65 70 100
Sonographer 65 70 65 N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 90 70 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Speech Pathologist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Surgeon (General) 90 65 N/A* N/A*
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Thoracic Medicine Specialist N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
Vascular Surgeon N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*

* Results could indicate that no candidates were available to be invited, or did not meet parameters to receive an invite.

** Onshore/Offshore location as indicated in SkillSelect system at the time invites were issued.

Invitations issued during 2022-23 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200 11,982 35,000 7,353
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466 847 120 74

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 6 October 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 6 October 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 11,714
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 818

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 10/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 10/2022

Occupations included in 6 October 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 6 October 2022.

Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 (Points-tested stream) Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (Family Sponsored Regional)
Offshore** Onshore** Offshore** Onshore**
Aeronautical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Agricultural Consultant 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Agricultural Engineer 65 N/A* 90 N/A*
Agricultural Scientist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Architect 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Audiologist 65 70 65 80
Biochemist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Biomedical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Biotechnologist 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Botanist 65 N/A* 85 N/A*
Cardiologist 85 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Cartographer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Chemical Engineer 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Chemist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Chiropractor 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Civil Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 85 65 N/A* N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65 70 75
Electrical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Electronics Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 80 65 N/A* N/A*
Endocrinologist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Engineering Professionals nec 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Engineering Technologist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Environmental Consultant 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Environmental Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Environmental Research Scientist 65 N/A* 95 N/A*
Environmental Scientists nec 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Food Technologist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Forester 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Gastroenterologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
General Practitioner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Geophysicist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Geotechnical Engineer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Hydrogeologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Industrial Engineer 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Landscape Architect 65 N/A* 100 N/A*
Life Scientist (General) 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Life Scientists nec 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Marine Biologist 65 N/A* 85 N/A*
Materials Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Mechanical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Laboratory Scientist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Medical Oncologist 75 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Medical Practitioners nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Radiation Therapist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Metallurgist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Meteorologist 90 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Microbiologist 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Midwife 75 70 N/A* N/A*
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 80 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Naval Architect 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Neurologist 75 80 N/A* N/A*
Neurosurgeon N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 75 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Occupational Therapist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Optometrist N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Orthotist or Prosthetist N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Osteopath N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Other Spatial Scientist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Paediatrician N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Pathologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Petroleum Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Physicist 65 N/A* 90 N/A*
Physiotherapist 65 65 80 N/A*
Podiatrist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Production or Plant Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Psychiatrist 70 75 N/A* N/A*
Psychologists nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Quantity Surveyor 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65 N/A* 70
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65 70 65
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 65 90 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65 70 80
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 65 N/A* 75
Registered Nurses nec 65 65 N/A* 70
Renal Medicine Specialist N/A* 80 N/A* N/A*
Secondary School Teacher 65 65 75 85
Social Worker 65 65 75 90
Sonographer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Special Education Teachers nec N/A* 95 N/A* N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Speech Pathologist 65 65 80 N/A*
Structural Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Surgeon (General) 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Surveyor 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Transport Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
University Lecturer 65 65 65 65
Veterinarian 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Zoologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*

Invitations issued during 2022-23 program year

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200 11,714
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466 818

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Previous Rounds

Invitations issued on 8 December 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 8 December 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 35,000
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 120

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 11/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 12/2022

Occupations included in 8 December 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 8 December 2022.

189 491
Occupation Offshore** Onshore** Offshore** Onshore**
Accountant (General) 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Actuary 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Aeronautical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Agricultural Consultant 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Agricultural Engineer 90 90 N/A* N/A*
Agricultural Scientist 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Analyst Programmer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Architect 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Artistic Director N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
Arts Administrator or Manager 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Audiologist 65 65 85 75
Automotive Electrician N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Barrister 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Biochemist N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Biomedical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Biotechnologist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Boat Builder and Repairer N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Botanist N/A* 100 N/A* N/A*
Bricklayer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Cabinetmaker 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Cardiologist 85 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Cardiothoracic Surgeon N/A* 80 N/A* N/A*
Carpenter 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Carpenter and Joiner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Cartographer 90 100 N/A* N/A*
Chef 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Chemical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Chemist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Child Care Centre Manager 65 65 N/A* 75
Chiropractor 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Civil Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Civil Engineering Technician 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Conservator N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Construction Project Manager 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Dancer or Choreographer 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Dermatologist 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Developer Programmer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 80 65 N/A* N/A*
Diesel Motor Mechanic 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65 65 85
Economist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Educational Psychologist N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Electrical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Electrical Engineering Technician 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Electrician (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Electrician (Special Class) N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 65 90 N/A* N/A*
Electronics Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Endocrinologist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Engineering Manager 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Engineering Professionals nec 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Engineering Technologist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Environmental Consultant 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Environmental Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Environmental Manager 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Environmental Research Scientist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Environmental Scientists nec N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
External Auditor 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Fitter (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Fitter and Turner 70 N/A* N/A*
Fitter-Welder 70 70 N/A* N/A*
Food Technologist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Forester N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Gasfitter 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
General Practitioner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Geotechnical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Glazier N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
ICT Business Analyst 85 85 N/A* N/A*
ICT Security Specialist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Industrial Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Internal Auditor 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Joiner N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Land Economist 75 70 N/A* N/A*
Landscape Architect 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Life Scientist (General) 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Life Scientists nec 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Lift Mechanic 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Locksmith 80 80 N/A* N/A*
Management Accountant 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Management Consultant 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Marine Biologist N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Materials Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Mechanical Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Laboratory Scientist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Medical Practitioners nec 65 65 110 N/A*
Medical Radiation Therapist 70 70 N/A* N/A*
Metal Fabricator 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Metal Machinist (First Class) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Metallurgist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Meteorologist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Microbiologist N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Midwife 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Motor Mechanic (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Multimedia Specialist 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Music Director 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Musician (Instrumental) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Naval Architect 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Neurosurgeon N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 70 N/A* 85 N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Occupational Therapist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Optometrist 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Organisational Psychologist 80 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Orthotist or Prosthetist N/A* 75 N/A* N/A*
Osteopath 75 75 N/A* N/A*
Other Spatial Scientist 90 90 N/A* N/A*
Otorhinolaryngologist N/A* 85 N/A* N/A*
Paediatrician N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Painting Trades Worker 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Panelbeater 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Pathologist 65 65 95 N/A*
Petroleum Engineer 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Physicist 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Physiotherapist 65 65 80 N/A*
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Plumber (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Podiatrist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Primary Health Organisation Manager 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Production or Plant Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Psychiatrist 80 65 N/A* N/A*
Psychologists nec 65 65 N/A* 90
Quantity Surveyor 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Radiation Oncologist 85 80 N/A* N/A*
Radiocommunications Technician N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65 N/A* 65
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 65 70 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65 80 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65 65 85
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 65 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 65 75 90
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 65 85 65
Registered Nurses nec 65 65 90 65
Roof Plumber N/A* 80 N/A* N/A*
Secondary School Teacher 65 65 70 80
Sheetmetal Trades Worker N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Shipwright 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Social Worker 65 65 N/A* 80
Software and Applications Programmers nec 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Software Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Solicitor 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Solid Plasterer N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Sonographer 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Speech Pathologist 65 65 80 N/A*
Statistician 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Structural Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Surgeon (General) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Surveyor 90 85 N/A* N/A*
Systems Analyst 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Taxation Accountant 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Technical Cable Jointer N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Telecommunications Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Telecommunications Field Engineer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Telecommunications Network Engineer 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Telecommunications Network Planner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Tennis Coach 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Transport Engineer 90 85 N/A* N/A*
University Lecturer 65 65 65 95
Valuer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Vascular Surgeon N/A* 80 N/A* N/A*
Veterinarian 85 85 N/A* N/A*
Wall and Floor Tiler 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Welder (First Class) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Welfare Centre Manager 80 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Zoologist N/A* 100 N/A* N/A*

* Results could indicate that no candidates were available to be invited, or did not meet parameters to receive an invite.

** Onshore/Offshore location as indicated in SkillSelect system at the time invites were issued.

Invitations issued during 2022-23 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200 11,982 35,000
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466 847 120

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 6 October 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 6 October 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 11,714
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 818

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 10/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 10/2022

Occupations included in 6 October 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 6 October 2022.

Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 (Points-tested stream) Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (Family Sponsored Regional)
Offshore** Onshore** Offshore** Onshore**
Aeronautical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Agricultural Consultant 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Agricultural Engineer 65 N/A* 90 N/A*
Agricultural Scientist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Architect 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Audiologist 65 70 65 80
Biochemist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Biomedical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Biotechnologist 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Botanist 65 N/A* 85 N/A*
Cardiologist 85 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Cartographer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Chemical Engineer 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Chemist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Chiropractor 65 70 N/A* N/A*
Civil Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Clinical Psychologist 85 65 N/A* N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65 70 75
Electrical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Electronics Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist 80 65 N/A* N/A*
Endocrinologist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Engineering Professionals nec 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Engineering Technologist 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Environmental Consultant 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Environmental Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Environmental Research Scientist 65 N/A* 95 N/A*
Environmental Scientists nec 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Food Technologist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Forester 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Gastroenterologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
General Practitioner 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Geophysicist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Geotechnical Engineer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Hydrogeologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Industrial Engineer 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Landscape Architect 65 N/A* 100 N/A*
Life Scientist (General) 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Life Scientists nec 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Marine Biologist 65 N/A* 85 N/A*
Materials Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Mechanical Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Laboratory Scientist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Medical Oncologist 75 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Medical Practitioners nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Medical Radiation Therapist N/A* 90 N/A* N/A*
Metallurgist 65 N/A* 70 N/A*
Meteorologist 90 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Microbiologist 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Midwife 75 70 N/A* N/A*
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 65 N/A* 75 N/A*
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 80 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Naval Architect 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Neurologist 75 80 N/A* N/A*
Neurosurgeon N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 70 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Nurse Practitioner 75 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Occupational Therapist 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Optometrist N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Orthotist or Prosthetist N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Osteopath N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Other Spatial Scientist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Paediatrician N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Pathologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Petroleum Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
Physicist 65 N/A* 90 N/A*
Physiotherapist 65 65 80 N/A*
Podiatrist 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Production or Plant Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Psychiatrist 70 75 N/A* N/A*
Psychologists nec 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Quantity Surveyor 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65 N/A* 70
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65 70 65
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) N/A* 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 65 90 N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65 70 80
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 70 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 65 N/A* N/A*
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 65 N/A* 75
Registered Nurses nec 65 65 N/A* 70
Renal Medicine Specialist N/A* 80 N/A* N/A*
Secondary School Teacher 65 65 75 85
Social Worker 65 65 75 90
Sonographer 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Special Education Teachers nec N/A* 95 N/A* N/A*
Special Needs Teacher 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) N/A* 70 N/A* N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Speech Pathologist 65 65 80 N/A*
Structural Engineer 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Surgeon (General) 65 80 N/A* N/A*
Surveyor 65 N/A* 65 N/A*
Transport Engineer 65 N/A* 80 N/A*
University Lecturer 65 65 65 65
Veterinarian 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*
Zoologist 65 N/A* N/A* N/A*

Invitations issued during 2022-23 program year

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200 11,714
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466 818

Invitations issued on 22 August 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 22 August 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 08/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 08/2022

Occupations included in 22 August 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 22 August 2022.

Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 (Points-tested stream) Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (Family Sponsored Regional)
Occupation Offshore Onshore Onshore Offshore
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 70 Not invited Not invited 75
Arts Administrator or Manager 65 Not invited Not invited 75
Audiologist 65 65 75 70
Automotive Electrician Not invited Not invited Not invited 75
Boat Builder and Repairer 75 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Bricklayer 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Cabinetmaker 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Cardiologist 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Carpenter 65 Not invited Not invited 85
Carpenter and Joiner 65 Not invited Not invited 75
Chef 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Child Care Centre Manager 65 Not invited Not invited 75
Chiropractor 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Civil Engineering Technician 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Clinical Psychologist 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Construction Project Manager 65 Not invited Not invited 70
Dermatologist 70 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Diesel Motor Mechanic 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Drainer 70 Not invited Not invited 65
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 65 65 75 70
Educational Psychologist 70 80 Not invited Not invited
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Electrical Engineering Technician 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Electrician (General) 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 65 Not invited Not invited 70
Emergency Medicine Specialist 70 65 Not invited Not invited
Engineering Manager 65 Not invited Not invited 80
Environmental Manager 65 Not invited Not invited 85
Fitter (General) 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Fitter-Welder 80 Not invited Not invited 75
Gasfitter 80 Not invited Not invited 70
General Practitioner 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Intensive Care Specialist 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Lift Mechanic 65 Not invited Not invited 85
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Medical Oncologist 80 70 Not invited Not invited
Medical Practitioners nec 65 65 Not invited 110
Medical Radiation Therapist 70 70 Not invited Not invited
Metal Fabricator 70 Not invited Not invited 70
Metal Machinist (First Class) 65 Not invited Not invited 70
Midwife 65 65 Not invited 70
Motor Mechanic (General) 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Neurosurgeon 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Nurse Practitioner 70 Not invited Not invited 85
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 75 75 Not invited Not invited
Occupational Therapist 65 65 90 70
Optometrist 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Organisational Psychologist 80 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Orthotist or Prosthetist 80 70 Not invited Not invited
Osteopath 65 75 Not invited Not invited
Paediatrician 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Painting Trades Worker 65 Not invited Not invited 70
Panelbeater 70 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Pathologist Not invited 65 Not invited 95
Physiotherapist 65 65 Not invited 65
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 70 65 Not invited Not invited
Plumber (General) 65 Not invited Not invited 80
Podiatrist 70 65 80 80
Primary Health Organisation Manager 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Psychiatrist 75 65 Not invited Not invited
Psychologists nec 65 65 90 Not invited
Radiocommunications Technician 65 Not invited Not invited 75
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 65 65 65 65
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 65 65 75 65
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 65 65 70 65
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 65 65 70 90
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 65 65 75 75
Registered Nurse (Medical) 65 65 70 70
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 65 65 Not invited 85
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 65 65 80 70
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 65 65 Not invited 65
Registered Nurses nec 65 65 65 70
Secondary School Teacher 65 65 65 70
Small Engine Mechanic Not invited Not invited Not invited 75
Social Worker 65 65 70 65
Solid Plasterer 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Sonographer 65 80 Not invited Not invited
Special Education Teachers nec 65 Not invited Not invited 85
Special Needs Teacher 65 70 Not invited 75
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 65 70 Not invited Not invited
Specialist Physicians nec 70 90 Not invited Not invited
Speech Pathologist 70 65 Not invited 75
Stonemason Not invited Not invited Not invited 65
Telecommunications Field Engineer 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Telecommunications Network Planner 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 70 Not invited Not invited 70
Tennis Coach 65 Not invited Not invited 85
University Lecturer 65 65 75 65
Urologist 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Veterinarian 65 65 Not invited Not invited
Wall and Floor Tiler 65 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Welder (First Class) 65 Not invited Not invited 65
Welfare Centre Manager 70 Not invited Not invited Not invited
Zoologist 70 65 Not invited Not invited
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Not inivted 80 Not invited Not invited
Endocrinologist Not invited 65 Not invited Not invited
Gastroenterologist Not invited 65 Not invited Not invited
Neurologist Not invited 75 Not invited Not invited
Ophthalmologist Not invited 85 Not invited Not invited
Orthopaedic Surgeon Not invited 95 Not invited Not invited
Otorhinolaryngologist Not invited 80 Not invited Not invited
Paediatric Surgeon Not invited 75 Not invited Not invited
Radiation Oncologist Not invited 80 Not invited Not invited
Renal Medicine Specialist Not invited 85 Not invited Not invited
Rheumatologist Not invited 70 Not invited Not invited
Surgeon (General) Not invited 65 Not invited Not invited

Invitations issued during 2022-23 program year

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 12,200 11,714
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 466 818

Invitations issued on 21 April 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 April 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 1000
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 500

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 85 05/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 01/2022

Occupations included in 21 April 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 April 2022.

Occupation Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (FSR)
Agricultural Consultant Not invited 65
Agricultural Scientist Not invited 75
Audiologist Not invited 75
Biochemist Not invited 70
Biotechnologist Not invited 75
Chemical Engineer Not invited 65
Chemist 90 70
Child Care Centre Manager 90 70
Chiropractor 90 Not invited
Clinical Psychologist 90 75
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 95 Not invited
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 85 75
Emergency Medicine Specialist 90 Not invited
Environmental Consultant Not invited 75
Environmental Manager Not invited 75
Environmental Research Scientist Not invited 85
Environmental Scientists nec Not invited 85
Food Technologist Not invited 85
General Practitioner 90 Not invited
Intensive Care Specialist 90 Not invited
Life Scientist (General) Not invited 75
Life Scientists nec Not invited 70
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 90 70
Medical Laboratory Scientist 90 65
Medical Practitioners nec 90 Not invited
Microbiologist Not invited 65
Midwife 90 70
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 90 Not invited
Occupational Therapist 90 70
Ophthalmologist 100 Not invited
Optometrist 90 Not invited
Orthopaedic Surgeon 95 Not invited
Orthotist or Prosthetist 90 Not invited
Other Spatial Scientist Not invited 75
Paediatrician 90 Not invited
Physicist Not invited 85
Physiotherapist 90 75
Podiatrist 90 80
Primary Health Organisation Manager 90 Not invited
Psychiatrist 90 Not invited
Psychologists nec 90 Not invited
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 85 65
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) Not invited 65
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 90 75
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 90 65
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 90 Not invited
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 90 70
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 90 75
Registered Nurse (Medical) 90 65
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 90 70
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 90 65
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 90 65
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 90 65
Registered Nurses nec 85 65
Secondary School Teacher 90 65
Social Worker 85 75
Special Education Teachers nec Not invited 85
Special Needs Teacher 95 75
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 90 Not invited
Specialist Physicians nec 90 Not invited
Speech Pathologist 90 75
University Lecturer 90 70
Veterinarian 90 Not invited

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 April 2022 invitation round.

No pro rata occupations were invited during the 21 April 2022 round.

Invitations issued during 2021-22 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 250 200 200 1000
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 500 200 200 500

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 21 January 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 January 2022.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 200
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 200

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 90 09/2021
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 80 01/2022

Occupations included in 21 January 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 January 2022.

Occupation Invited for Subclass Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (FSR)
Agricultural Consultant 491 N/A 80
Agricultural Scientist 491 N/A 80
Biotechnologist 491 N/A 80
Chemical Engineer 491 N/A 80
Emergency Medicine Specialist 189 90 N/A
Environmental Consultant 491 N/A 80
Environmental Scientists nec 491 N/A 85
Food Technologist 491 N/A 80
General Practitioner 189 90 N/A
Geophysicist 491 N/A 80
Life Scientist (General) 491 N/A 105
Life Scientists nec 491 N/A 95
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 189 90 N/A
Medical Laboratory Scientist 189, 491 90 80
Medical Practitioners nec 189 90 N/A
Medical Radiation Therapist 491 N/A 95
Microbiologist 189, 491 90 85
Midwife 491 N/A 85
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 189 90 N/A
Neurosurgeon 189 95 N/A
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 189 95 N/A
Nurse Practitioner 189 95 N/A
Orthotist or Prosthetist 491 N/A 80
Paediatrician 189 90 N/A
Petroleum Engineer 189 90 N/A
Physiotherapist 491 N/A 80
Psychologists nec 491 N/A 80
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 491 N/A 80
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 189 90 N/A
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 189 90 N/A
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 189, 491 90 90
Registered Nurse (Medical) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 189, 491 90 80
Registered Nurses nec 491 N/A 80
Social Worker 491 N/A 80
Veterinarian 189 90 N/A

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 January 2022 invitation round.

No pro rata occupations were invited during the 21 January 2022 round.

Invitations issued during 2021-22 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 250 200 200
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 500 200 200

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 29 October 2021

Invitations issued on 8 December 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 29 October 2021.

Visa subclass

Number

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

200

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored

200

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked individuals by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. Those who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass

Minimum points score

Latest date of effect month

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

90

11/2020

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored)

80

04/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 29 October 2021 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored. If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass

Occupation ID

Description

Minimum points score

Latest date of effect month

189/491

2211

Accountants

N/A

N/A

189/491

2212

Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

N/A

N/A

189/491

2334

Electronics Engineer

N/A

N/A

189

2335

Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

90

11/2020

491

2335

Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

N/A

N/A

189

2339

Other Engineering Professionals

N/A

N/A

491

2339

Other Engineering Professionals

N/A

N/A

189/491

2611

ICT Business and System Analysts

N/A

N/A

189/491

2613

Software and Applications Programmers

N/A

N/A

189/491

2631

Computer Network Professionals

N/A

N/A

Invitations issued during 2021-22 program year

Visa subclass

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Total

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

250

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

450

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored

500

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

700

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 26 July 2021

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 26 July 2021.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 250
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 500

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 80 07/2019
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 03/2021

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 26 July 2021 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored. If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 90 04/2021
491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 90 04/2021
491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals N/A N/A
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2021-22 program year

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 250                       250
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 500                       500
Total 750                       750

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 21 April 2021

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 April 2021.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 160

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 80 07/2019
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 03/2021

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 April 2021 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored. If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 80 07/2019
491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 90 05/2020
491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 70 09/2020
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110 350 30     200     500     1690
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90 150 80     163     160     743
Total 600 200 500 110     363     660     2433

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 21 January 2021

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 January 2021.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 200
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 163

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 04/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 11/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 January 2021 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189/491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 95 10/2020
491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 70 09/2020
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110 350 30     200           1190
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90 150 80     163           583
Total 600 200 500 110     363           1773

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 21 October 2020

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 October 2020.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 30
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 80

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 09/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 65 04/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 October 2020 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189/491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189/491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals N/A N/A
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110 350 30                 990
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90 150 80                 420
Total 600 200 500 110                 1410

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 11 September 2020

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 September 2020.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 350
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 150

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 07/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 75 08/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 11 September 2020 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189/491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189/491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals N/A N/A
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110 350                   960
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90 150                   340
Total 600 200 500                   1,300

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 11 September 2020

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 September 2020.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 350
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 150

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 65 07/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 75 08/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 11 September 2020 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189/491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189/491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals N/A N/A
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110 350                   960
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90 150                   340
Total 600 200 500                   1,300

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

Invitations issued on 11 August 2020

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 August 2020.

Visa subclass Number
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 110
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 90

Invitation process and cut offs

The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa subclass Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 90 07/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) 75 06/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 11 August 2020 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored. If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

Subclass Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect month
189/491 2211 Accountants N/A N/A
189/491 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers N/A N/A
189/491 2334 Electronics Engineer N/A N/A
189/491 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers N/A N/A
189/491 2339 Other Engineering Professionals N/A N/A
189/491 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts N/A N/A
189/491 2613 Software and Applications Programmers N/A N/A
189/491 2631 Computer Network Professionals N/A N/A

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year

Visa subclass Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 500 110                     610
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 100 90                     190
Total 600 200                     800

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

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