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The results for 25 May 2016 invitation round have been published. Accountants and IT professionals were accommodated in large numbers. The following list shows the closed occupations after the positions being filled.
Closed Occupations
- 2211 – Accountants
- 2212 – Auditors, Company Secretaries, Corporate Treasurers
- 2335 – Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
- 2339 – Other Engineering Professionals
- 2611 – ICT Business and Systems Analysts
- 2613 – Software and Applications Programmers
- 2631 – Computer Network and Systems Engineers
Australian immigration applications under subclass 189 for these occupations will receive no invitations. Neither will subclass 489 family sponsored visas will be entertained until July 1, 2016.
Since these occupations are still available in the skilled occupation list (SOL), the visas will be available under state nominated skilled visas. Also, the occupations will be available for subclass 189 and 489 from July 1, 2016. But there is a possibility that the minimum points score for these occupations will increase or waiting times for these occupations may become longer.
Invitations Issued for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visas
A total of 2,435 applications were received for subclass 189 in May. The number was slightly higher than that in April that was 2200.
The prospective candidates were required to secure at least 60 points on the points test for skilled Australian immigration. The invitation time for subclass 189 is 2 weeks.
The following table shows the pro-rata occupation results:
|
Occupation
|
Minimum Points Test Score | Waiting Time for Issuance of Invitation |
| Accountants | 65 | 33 weeks |
| ICT Business and Systems Analysts | 70 | 2 weeks |
| Software and Applications Programmer | 65 | 2-3 rounds of invitation |
SkillSelect has observed different trends in the last program year. This year a large number of occupations reached the ceiling as compared to the last program year. This leads to the conclusion that General Skilled Migration has reached the height of competition than ever.
The new occupational ceilings will be announced this July for the program year July 2016 – June 2017. The new ceiling values will give a better idea about the new occupation trends.
For skilled Australian immigration, the applicants have to devise a new and stronger strategy.
