Skillselect Invitation Round

Invitation rounds are a critical component of the SkillSelect process. They are essentially the method by which the Australian Government selects skilled workers from the pool of EOIs to apply for a skilled visa. These rounds typically occur monthly, but the frequency and dates can vary based on the number of applications and Australia's migration planning levels.

Submit an EOI: You start by submitting an EOI through SkillSelect, providing information about your skills, qualifications, and desired visa type.

Accumulate Points: Your EOI is then given a points score, based on factors such as age, English language proficiency, skilled employment experience, and educational qualifications.

Wait for an Invitation: If your points score is high enough, you may be invited to apply for a visa during an invitation round. The required score can vary depending on the visa type and the current demand for your skills in Australia.

Improve Your English: Higher English language proficiency scores can significantly increase your points.

Gain More Work Experience: Relevant work experience, both in your home country and in Australia, can add valuable points to your EOI.

Higher Education: Obtaining higher qualifications can also contribute to a higher points score.

State Nomination: Being nominated by an Australian state or territory government can provide a substantial points boost.

An 'occupation limit' might be set for certain visas, meaning there's a maximum number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) that can be invited for each job category. This keeps the skilled migration programme fair and diverse, allowing a wide range of professions to be considered.

The limit for each job is calculated as a percentage of the total number of people working in that job in Australia, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

However, this limit doesn't affect those applying through state or territory nominations or the Business Innovation and Investment visa categories.

On 18 December 2023, the latest round of SkillSelect invitations was sent out. Below, you'll find a table detailing how many invitations were issued and the tie-break month for this particular round.

Visa Subclass	Number of Invitations	Tie-Break/Date of Effect Month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)	8,300	November 2023
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored	79	December 2023

Below is a simplified table format listing professions and their corresponding points for the SkillSelect invitation round on 18 December 2023, for both the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored. "N/A*" indicates that no invitations were issued for that profession under the subclass 491 visa.

Occupation	Points for 189	Points for 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 (Critical Care and Emergency)	65	65
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	65	90
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)	65	85
Registered Nurses nec	65	65
Secondary School Teacher	65	70
Social Worker	65	70
Speech Pathologist	65	85
Surgeon (General)	80	N/A*

A detailed breakdown of invitations issued across months highlights the dynamic nature of the SkillSelect invitation rounds, emphasizing the importance of staying updated with the latest EOI data and login to SkillSelect regularly for the next SkillSelect Invitation Round.

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
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored	0	0	0	0	0	79

The numbers mentioned earlier don't cover invitations for visas nominated by State and Territory Governments. These governments nominate individuals for certain skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas all through the month.

The table below displays how many people were nominated by State and Territory Governments for migration from 1 July 2023 to 31 January 2024:

Visa subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	476	992	237	626	839	419	1,976	1,356
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	416	978	293	319	632	289	379	715
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

In Conclusion, the SkillSelect Invitation Round plays a pivotal role in Australia's skilled migration, offering a pathway for skilled professionals and tradespeople worldwide. With regular updates and clear criteria, it ensures a fair and efficient selection process. For those aiming to make Australia their new home, staying informed and prepared can significantly enhance your chances of success.