Australia Held the Latest Subclass 189 Visa Invitation Round on September 5, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) conducted an invitation round for the subclass 189 visa on September 5, 2024.

For this round, the number of invitations issued and invited occupations will be updated here as soon as it is announced by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Stay tuned for the latest details.

Invitations Sent on September 5, 2024

The following table provides the details of the number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) invited, along with the tie-break date for the SkillSelect invitation round conducted on September 5, 2024.

Visa Subclass	Total EOIs Invited	Tie-Break Date (Month and Year)
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)	7,973	September 2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored	0	N/A

List of Invited Occupations

The following is a list of occupations and the minimum scores required for invitations under Subclass 189:

Occupation	Minimum Score
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

*Note: “nec” stands for “not elsewhere classified.”

It is important to note that the data may indicate that no Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were available for invites or that the requirements for receiving an invitation did not match the available EOIs.

Total Invitations Issued During the 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	0	0	0	0	0	5,292
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored	0	0	0	0	0	79	0	0	0	0	0	0

The above numbers do not include invitations issued for state and territory government-nominated visa subclasses, as these nominations occur throughout the month for specific visas.

Overview of Invitation Rounds for Subclass 189 and 491 Visa

Invitation rounds for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored take place at regular intervals throughout the program year. The amount of invites sent out in each round may vary depending on the volume of current applicants.

It is important to note that state or territory government nominations for skilled visas are separate from the departmental invitation procedures.

To learn more about the immigration program year 2024-25 and the number of visa allocations, check out our detailed article “Australia Announced Immigration Planning Levels for 2024-25”.

Invitation Process for EOIs

The invitation process prioritizes the most highly ranked EOIs based on points. EOIs with higher point scores will be prioritized and contacted before those with lower scores.

When numerous EOIs have the same points score, the date and time when each EOI achieved that score, known as the ‘tie break’ or ‘day of effect,’ is used. EOIs with an earlier date of effect will be given priority over those with a later date.

Steps After Receiving an Invitation

Receiving an invitation for the 189 visa is an exciting milestone, but it’s just the beginning of the formal application process. Once invited, applicants need to:

• Gather required documents, including proof of identity, qualifications, work experience, and English language test results.
• Submit a formal visa application through the DHA’s online platform.
• Complete health and character assessments to confirm your eligibility.
• Wait for a final decision on the visa application, which can take several months depending on processing times.

Staying organized and ensuring all documentation is correct will help avoid delays in the application process.

Understanding Occupation Ceilings

An ‘occupation ceiling’ limits the number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) that can be requested from specific occupational categories. This is intended to ensure that the skilled migration program is consistent with Australia’s aims, remains balanced, and attracts a varied spectrum of professionals.

The following visas are exempt from occupation ceilings.

1. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
2. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – State and Territory Nominated

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It’s best to speak with an immigration expert for advice on what to do next after obtaining an invitation. At Immigration Experts, our team is prepared to help you with the application process. Please email us at wecare@immigrationexperts.pk for more information about our services.