This page brings together the results of the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) invitation rounds run by the Department of Home Affairs through SkillSelect, from the latest round back to May 2023. For each round you can see the number of invitations issued, the tie-break date and the minimum points score invited for each occupation. Results for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored are included where the Department published them.
How 189 invitation rounds work
Skilled workers who want a 189 visa must first lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect. In each invitation round, the Department invites the highest-ranked EOIs by points score. Where EOIs have the same points score, the one that reached that score first (its date of effect) is invited first. Occupation ceilings may also limit the number of invitations for some occupations.
The minimum score for an occupation is the lowest points score invited in that round. It does not guarantee that an EOI with that score will be invited in a future round. Some occupations show “N/A”, which means no EOIs were invited in that occupation in that round.
Summary of 189 invitation rounds (2023 to 2026)
| Round date | 189 invitations | 189 tie-break / date of effect | 491 (Family Sponsored) invitations | 491 tie-break / date of effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 10,000 | 24/04/2026 | – | – |
| 13 November 2025 | 10,000 | 11/2025 | 300 | 10/2025 |
| 21 August 2025 | 6,887 | 08/2025 | 150 | 05/2025 |
| 7 November 2024 | 15,000 | 12/2022 | 0 | N/A |
| 5 September 2024 | 7,973 | 09/2022 | 0 | N/A |
| 13 June 2024 | 5,292 | 15/2024 | 0 | N/A |
| 18 December 2023 | 8,300 | 11/2023 | 79 | 12/2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | 7,353 | 05/2023 | 74 | 04/2023 |
Click a round date to see the full results, including the minimum points by occupation.
189 invitation round: 4 June 2026
The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 4 June 2026.
| Visa subclass | Total EOIs Invited | Tie break date – month and year |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 10,000 | 24/04/2026 |
Minimum points by occupation: 4 June 2026 (click to view)
Invitations issued by occupation and minimum score invited
| Occupation* | 189 (minimum points) |
|---|---|
| Actuary | 90 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 80 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 80 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 65 |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 80 |
| Architect | 85 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 80 |
| Audiologist | 75 |
| Automotive Electrician | 80 |
| Barrister | 80 |
| Biotechnologist | 95 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 80 |
| Bricklayer | 65 |
| Cabinetmaker | 80 |
| Cardiologist | 80 |
| Carpenter | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
| Cartographer | 85 |
| Chemist | 85 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 80 |
| Chiropractor | 80 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 75 |
| Construction Project Manager | 80 |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 80 |
| Dermatologist | 85 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 85 |
| Drainer | 65 |
| Economist | 80 |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 80 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 80 |
| Electrician (General) | 65 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 65 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 80 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 80 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 80 |
| Electronics Engineer | 95 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 75 |
| Endocrinologist | 80 |
| Engineering Manager | 80 |
| Environmental Consultant | 80 |
| Environmental Manager | 80 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 80 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 80 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 65 |
| Fitter (General) | 80 |
| Fitter and Turner | 80 |
| Food Technologist | 85 |
| Footballer | 80 |
| Forester | 80 |
| Gasfitter | 70 |
| Gastroenterologist | 85 |
| General Practitioner | 75 |
| Geophysicist | 80 |
| Glazier | 65 |
| Hydrogeologist | 80 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 80 |
| Joiner | 65 |
| Land Economist | 80 |
| Landscape Architect | 85 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 95 |
| Life Scientists nec | 95 |
| Lift mechanic | 80 |
| Management Consultant | 80 |
| Marine Biologist | 95 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 80 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 80 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 75 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 80 |
| Metal Fabricator | 80 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 85 |
| Metallurgist | 80 |
| Meteorologist | 85 |
| Microbiologist | 95 |
| Midwife | 75 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 80 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 95 |
| Music Director | 80 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 80 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 80 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 80 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 85 |
| Occupational Therapist | 75 |
| Ophthalmologist | 80 |
| Optometrist | 80 |
| Organisational Psychologist | 80 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 85 |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 80 |
| Osteopath | 80 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 80 |
| Paediatrician | 75 |
| Panelbeater | 80 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 80 |
| Physicist | 80 |
| Physiotherapist | 75 |
| Plumber (General) | 65 |
| Podiatrist | 75 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 80 |
| Psychiatrist | 80 |
| Psychologists nec | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 80 |
| 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 | 80 |
| Shipwright | 80 |
| Social Worker | 75 |
| Solicitor | 80 |
| Solid Plasterer | 65 |
| Sonographer | 85 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 85 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 75 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 80 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 80 |
| Speech Pathologist | 75 |
| Statistician | 90 |
| Stonemason | 65 |
| Surgeon (General) | 85 |
| Surveyor | 80 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 95 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 95 |
| Tennis Coach | 80 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 95 |
| Urologist | 100 |
| Valuer | 80 |
| Veterinarian | 80 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 |
| Welder (First Class) | 80 |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 85 |
* Results could indicate that no EOIs were available to be invited, or EOIs were available but did not meet parameters to receive an invitation.
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
189 invitation round: 13 November 2025
The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 13 November 2025.
| Visa subclass | Total EOIs Invited | Tie break date – month and year |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 10,000 | 11/2025 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 300 | 10/2025 |
Minimum points by occupation: 13 November 2025 (click to view)
Invitations issued by occupation and minimum score invited
| Occupation* | 189 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Actuary | 85 | N/A* |
| Agricultural Consultant | 85 | N/A* |
| Agricultural Scientist | 85 | N/A* |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 65 | 70 |
| Architect | 85 | N/A* |
| Artistic Director | 85 | N/A* |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 85 | N/A* |
| Audiologist | 75 | 80 |
| Automotive Electrician | 85 | N/A* |
| Barrister | 90 | N/A* |
| Biochemist | 85 | N/A* |
| Biotechnologist | 85 | N/A* |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 85 | N/A* |
| Botanist | 85 | N/A* |
| Bricklayer | 65 | 70 |
| Cabinetmaker | 85 | N/A* |
| Cardiologist | 80 | 80 |
| Carpenter | 65 | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 65 | 95 |
| Cartographer | 90 | N/A* |
| Chemical Engineer | 85 | N/A* |
| Chemist | 85 | N/A* |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 75 | N/A* |
| Chiropractor | 85 | N/A* |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 85 | N/A* |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 85 | N/A* |
| Clinical Psychologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Construction Project Manager | 85 | N/A* |
| Dermatologist | 100 | N/A* |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Drainer | 70 | N/A* |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 85 | 90 |
| Economist | 85 | N/A* |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 85 | N/A* |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 85 | N/A* |
| Electrician (General) | 65 | 65 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 70 | N/A* |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 85 | N/A* |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 95 | N/A* |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 95 | N/A* |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 75 | N/A* |
| Engineering Manager | 85 | N/A* |
| Environmental Consultant | 85 | N/A* |
| Environmental Manager | 85 | N/A* |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 85 | N/A* |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 85 | N/A* |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 65 | 65 |
| Fitter (General) | 85 | N/A* |
| Food Technologist | 85 | N/A* |
| Forester | 85 | N/A* |
| Gasfitter | 65 | 80 |
| General Practitioner | 75 | 85 |
| Geophysicist | 85 | N/A* |
| Glazier | 65 | N/A* |
| Hydrogeologist | 90 | N/A* |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 80 | N/A* |
| Joiner | 65 | N/A* |
| Land Economist | 85 | N/A* |
| Landscape Architect | 85 | N/A* |
| Life Scientist (General) | 85 | N/A* |
| Life Scientists nec | 85 | N/A* |
| Management Consultant | 85 | N/A* |
| Marine Biologist | 85 | N/A* |
| Materials Engineer | 85 | N/A* |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 75 | 85 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 85 | N/A* |
| Medical Oncologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 75 | 90 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 75 | N/A* |
| Metal Fabricator | 85 | N/A* |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 95 | N/A* |
| Metallurgist | 85 | N/A* |
| Microbiologist | 85 | N/A* |
| Midwife | 75 | 75 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 85 | N/A* |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 85 | N/A* |
| Multimedia Specialist | 90 | N/A* |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 90 | N/A* |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 85 | N/A* |
| Neurologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Nurse Practitioner | 80 | N/A* |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 75 | N/A* |
| Occupational Therapist | 75 | 80 |
| Ophthalmologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Optometrist | 75 | 85 |
| Organisational Psychologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 85 | N/A* |
| Osteopath | 100 | N/A* |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 85 | N/A* |
| Paediatrician | 75 | N/A* |
| Painting Trades Worker | 70 | 70 |
| Pathologist | 75 | N/A* |
| Petroleum Engineer | 85 | N/A* |
| Physicist | 85 | N/A* |
| Physiotherapist | 75 | 75 |
| Plumber (General) | 65 | 70 |
| Podiatrist | 75 | N/A* |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 85 | N/A |
| Psychiatrist | 75 | N/A* |
| Psychologists nec | 75 | N/A* |
| Radiation Oncologist | N/A* | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 75 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 75 | N/A* |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 75 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 75 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 80 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 75 | N/A* |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 75 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 75 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 75 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 75 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 75 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 75 | 80 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 75 | 75 |
| Roof Plumber | 70 | N/A* |
| Secondary School Teacher | 75 | 85 |
| Social Worker | 75 | 85 |
| Solicitor | 85 | N/A* |
| Solid Plasterer | 65 | 65 |
| Sonographer | 75 | N/A* |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 75 | N/A* |
| Special Needs Teacher | 75 | 90 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 80 | N/A* |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 85 | N/A* |
| Speech Pathologist | 75 | 85 |
| Statistician | 85 | N/A* |
| Stonemason | 65 | N/A* |
| Surgeon (General) | 80 | N/A* |
| Surveyor | 85 | N/A* |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 90 | N/A* |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 90 | N/A* |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 90 | N/A* |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 90 | N/A* |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 90 | N/A* |
| Tennis Coach | 85 | N/A* |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 80 | N/A |
| Urologist | 80 | N/A* |
| Valuer | 85 | N/A* |
| Vascular Surgeon | 75 | N/A* |
| Veterinarian | 85 | N/A* |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 | 75 |
| Welder (First Class) | 85 | N/A* |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 85 | N/A* |
| Zoologist | 85 | N/A* |
* Results could indicate that no EOIs were available to be invited, or EOIs were available but did not meet parameters to receive an invitation.
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Total invitations issued during 2025-26 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 6,887 | 0 | 0 | 10,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 values.
189 invitation round: 21 August 2025
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 |
Minimum points by occupation: 21 August 2025 (click to view)
Invitations issued by occupation and minimum score invited
| 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* |
| Electrical 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* |
| Environmental Consultant | 90 | N/A* |
| Environmental Manager | 90 | N/A* |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 90 | N/A* |
| Environmental 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 Laboratory Scientist | 90 | N/A* |
| Medical Practitioners 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* |
| Meteorologist | 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* |
| Ophthalmologist | 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* |
| Paediatrician | 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* |
| Registered 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 |
| Social Worker | 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* |
* Results could indicate that no EOIs were available to be invited, or EOIs were available but did not meet parameters to receive an invitation.
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Total invitations issued during 2025-26 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 6,887 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 values.
189 invitation round: 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 |
Minimum points by occupation: 7 November 2024 (click to view)
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 |
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Total invitations issued during 2024-25 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 0 | 7,973 | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The above figures do not include invitations issued by state and territory government-nominated visa subclasses. State and territory governments nominate throughout the month for specific visas.
189 invitation round: 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 |
Minimum points by occupation: 5 September 2024 (click to view)
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 |
* Results could indicate that no EOIs were available to be invited, or EOIs were available but did not meet parameters to receive an invitation.
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Total invitations issued during 2024-25 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 0 | 7,973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 visas.
189 invitation round: 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 |
Minimum points by occupation: 13 June 2024 (click to view)
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 Choreographer | 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 |
| Geotechnical 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 |
| Psychologist (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 |
Note – ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’
Invitations issued during 2023-24 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,292 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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.
189 invitation round: 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 |
Minimum points by occupation: 18 December 2023 (click to view)
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* |
* Results could indicate that no candidates were available to be invited, or did not meet parameters to receive an invite.
Invitations issued during 2023-24 program year
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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.
189 invitation round: 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 | Latest date of effect month |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 65 | 05/2023 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored) | 65 | 04/2023 |
Minimum points by occupation: 25 May 2023 (click to view)
Occupations included in 25 May 2023 Invitation Round
| 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.
Source and important notes
Source: Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect Invitation rounds and Previous rounds pages. The figures are reproduced as published by the Department, including the tie-break dates as shown. The figures do not include invitations for state and territory nominated visas (subclasses 190 and 491 State nominated). Always check the official SkillSelect pages for the latest results.
This page is general information only and is not migration advice. Past invitation results do not predict future rounds, and a points score that was invited in a previous round may not be invited in the next one. Information checked November 2026.
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