189 Visa Invitation Round

Subclass 189 visa invitation round is run cyclically where individuals with highest points are invited to apply for 189 visa.

Visa 189 Invitation Round

Skilled Independent Visa 189 invitation round will be run cyclically for the program year 2023-2024. Subclass 189 invitations in each round will vary depending on the number of applications being processed by the Department.

Invitation Round 189 Visa

Subclass 189 Visa invitation rounds for Skilled Independent Visa are issued by the Department of Home Affairs cyclically for the program year. The total number of 189 invitations issued by the department depends upon the departmental priorities and Australian government policy. State or Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas are not impacted by the departmental invitation rounds.

Occupation Ceilings for 189 Invitation Rounds

Occupation ceiling may be applied to invitations issued for 189 visa Australia. This means there can be a maximum limit imposed on the number of invitations issued for a particular occupation group in each invitation round. This is done to ensure that general skilled migration program stays balanced by inviting applicants to apply for skilled migration across a variety of skilled occupations.

Occupation ceilings for Visa 189 Australia invitation are based on employment figures for each occupation. These employment figures are provided by Australian Bureau of Statistics and reflect the number of people employed for each occupation in Australia, and the demand for that occupation in the industry.

Occupation ceilings do not apply to state or territory nominations.

Invitation Rounds 189 Process and Cut Off Points

In each Skilled Independent Visa 189 invitation the highest ranked individuals by point score are invited to apply for the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa. Those who have same points are prioritised based on the date when they reached their points score, with the expression of interest with earlier date will be given 189 visa invitation before the later date.

The table below shows the number of invitations issued for 18-December-2023 invitation round 189.

Next 189 Invitation Round

The next Subclass 189 Visa invitation round will be in June 2024.

State and Territory Nominations

State and Territory Government nominations are run throughout the month for eligible points tested individuals and are not impacted by Skilled Independent Visa 189 rounds. The number of prospective migrant who received nominations from State or Territory Governments from 01-July-2023 to 30-June-2024 is shown below:

Visa Subclass

Skilled Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) Visa

VIC

0,507

NSW

1,198

SA

0,869

WA

0,774

TAS

0,392

QLD

0,532

NT

0,311

ACT

0,418

Visa Subclass

Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa

VIC

2,548

NSW

1,772

SA

0,933

WA

1,479

TAS

0,514

QLD

0,704

NT

245

ACT

0,489

189 Invitation Round December 2023

The table below shows the number of invitations issued during December 2023 Visa Subclass 189 invitation round 2023, that was run on 18-December-2023.

Visa Subclass

Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa

Minimum Points Score

65

Latest Date of Effect Month

11-2023

189 Invitation Round May 2023

The table below shows the number of invitations issued during May 2022 Visa Subclass 189 invitation round 2022, that was run on 25-May-2022.

Visa Subclass

Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa

Minimum Points Score

65

Latest Date of Effect Month

05-2023

Subclass 189 Invitation Round Frequently Asked Questions

When will be the next Invitation 189 round?

The next 189 Visa invitation round will be in June 2024.

What were the minimum points in last 189 Visa Invitations?

Visa 189 invitations were issued at minimum 65 points.

What was the cut off date for Visa 189 Invitations?

The cut off date for the EOI's for which 189 Visa Australia invitations were issued was December 2023.

How long you have to wait to be selected in subclass 189 Visa Invitation Round?

The waiting time currently is approximately 3 - 6 months.

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