• By GVM
  • 24 Jan, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs of Australia held the latest invitation round for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored on 8th December 2022.

This was one of the Largest SkillSelect invitation rounds with a massive 35,120 invitations sent. Out of these 35,120 Invitations to Apply, candidates received 35,000 alone towards Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa.

As compared to October’s round the invitations issued in December were much less for the Subclass 491 Family Sponsored stream.

Following are the main highlights of the Invitation Round:

  • The DHA kept point-score requirements at a minimum of just 65 points. This means that the candidate must have at least 65 points to secure an invitation for both Skilled 189 visa and Subclass 491 in the December round and therefore the highest ranked individuals were invited for relevant visa;
  • As mentioned earlier a number of 35,000 invitations were sent for Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 and 120 invitations for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 making it one of the biggest ever;
  • Only jobs listed on the Department of Home Affairs website were eligible for invitations in the December 2022 round. For instance, two common professions, Accountant (General) and Chemical Engineer, only required a minimum score of 85 to be invited.

Current round

Invitations issued on 8 December 2022

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the Skill Select invitation round on 8 December 2022.

Visa subclassNumber
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)35,000
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored120

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 subclassMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)6511/2022
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored)6512/2022

Occupations included in 8 December 2022 Invitation Round

The table below shows the occupations issued invitations in the Skill Select invitation round on 8 December 2022.

189491
OccupationOffshore**Onshore**Offshore**Onshore**
Accountant (General)8585N/A*N/A*
Actuary6565N/A*N/A*
Aeronautical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Agricultural Consultant8585N/A*N/A*
Agricultural Engineer9090N/A*N/A*
Agricultural Scientist9085N/A*N/A*
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber65N/A*N/A*N/A*
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic7065N/A*N/A*
Analyst Programmer8585N/A*N/A*
Architect8585N/A*N/A*
Artistic DirectorN/A*75N/A*N/A*
Arts Administrator or Manager6570N/A*N/A*
Audiologist65658575
Automotive ElectricianN/A*65N/A*N/A*
Barrister6570N/A*N/A*
BiochemistN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Biomedical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Biotechnologist8585N/A*N/A*
Boat Builder and RepairerN/A*70N/A*N/A*
BotanistN/A*100N/A*N/A*
Bricklayer6565N/A*N/A*
Cabinetmaker6565N/A*N/A*
Cardiologist85N/A*N/A*N/A*
Cardiothoracic SurgeonN/A*80N/A*N/A*
Carpenter6565N/A*N/A*
Carpenter and Joiner6565N/A*N/A*
Cartographer90100N/A*N/A*
Chef6565N/A*N/A*
Chemical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Chemist8585N/A*N/A*
Child Care Centre Manager6565N/A*75
Chiropractor6565N/A*N/A*
Civil Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Civil Engineering Draftsperson6565N/A*N/A*
Civil Engineering Technician6565N/A*N/A*
Clinical Psychologist7065N/A*N/A*
Computer Network and Systems Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
ConservatorN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Construction Project Manager6565N/A*N/A*
Dancer or Choreographer6580N/A*N/A*
Dermatologist70N/A*N/A*N/A*
Developer Programmer8585N/A*N/A*
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist8065N/A*N/A*
Diesel Motor Mechanic6565N/A*N/A*
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher65656585
Economist6565N/A*N/A*
Educational PsychologistN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Electrical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson6565N/A*N/A*
Electrical Engineering Technician6565N/A*N/A*
Electrician (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Electrician (Special Class)N/A*70N/A*N/A*
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker6565N/A*N/A*
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)6590N/A*N/A*
Electronics Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Emergency Medicine Specialist7065N/A*N/A*
EndocrinologistN/A*65N/A*N/A*
Engineering Manager6565N/A*N/A*
Engineering Professionals nec9085N/A*N/A*
Engineering Technologist8585N/A*N/A*
Environmental Consultant9085N/A*N/A*
Environmental Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Environmental Manager6565N/A*N/A*
Environmental Research Scientist8585N/A*N/A*
Environmental Scientists necN/A*85N/A*N/A*
External Auditor6565N/A*N/A*
Fitter (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Fitter and Turner70N/A*N/A*
Fitter-Welder7070N/A*N/A*
Food Technologist8585N/A*N/A*
ForesterN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Gasfitter65N/A*N/A*N/A*
General Practitioner6565N/A*N/A*
Geotechnical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
GlazierN/A*75N/A*N/A*
ICT Business Analyst8585N/A*N/A*
ICT Security Specialist8585N/A*N/A*
Industrial Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Intensive Care Specialist6565N/A*N/A*
Internal Auditor6565N/A*N/A*
JoinerN/A*70N/A*N/A*
Land Economist7570N/A*N/A*
Landscape Architect8585N/A*N/A*
Life Scientist (General)9085N/A*N/A*
Life Scientists nec9085N/A*N/A*
Lift Mechanic6565N/A*N/A*
Locksmith8080N/A*N/A*
Management Accountant8585N/A*N/A*
Management Consultant6565N/A*N/A*
Marine BiologistN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Materials Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Mechanical Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer6565N/A*N/A*
Medical Laboratory Scientist8585N/A*N/A*
Medical Practitioners nec6565110N/A*
Medical Radiation Therapist7070N/A*N/A*
Metal Fabricator6565N/A*N/A*
Metal Machinist (First Class)6565N/A*N/A*
MetallurgistN/A*90N/A*N/A*
MeteorologistN/A*90N/A*N/A*
MicrobiologistN/A*85N/A*N/A*
Midwife6565N/A*N/A*
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)8585N/A*N/A*
Motor Mechanic (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Multimedia Specialist8585N/A*N/A*
Music Director70N/A*N/A*N/A*
Musician (Instrumental)6565N/A*N/A*
Naval Architect8585N/A*N/A*
NeurosurgeonN/A*65N/A*N/A*
Nuclear Medicine Technologist6565N/A*N/A*
Nurse Practitioner70N/A*85N/A*
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist7065N/A*N/A*
Occupational Therapist6565N/A*N/A*
Optometrist6570N/A*N/A*
Organisational Psychologist80N/A*N/A*N/A*
Orthotist or ProsthetistN/A*75N/A*N/A*
Osteopath7575N/A*N/A*
Other Spatial Scientist9090N/A*N/A*
OtorhinolaryngologistN/A*85N/A*N/A*
PaediatricianN/A*70N/A*N/A*
Painting Trades Worker6565N/A*N/A*
Panelbeater7065N/A*N/A*
Pathologist656595N/A*
Petroleum Engineer9085N/A*N/A*
Physicist9085N/A*N/A*
Physiotherapist656580N/A*
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon70N/A*N/A*N/A*
Plumber (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Podiatrist7065N/A*N/A*
Primary Health Organisation Manager6565N/A*N/A*
Production or Plant Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Psychiatrist8065N/A*N/A*
Psychologists nec6565N/A*90
Quantity Surveyor8585N/A*N/A*
Radiation Oncologist8580N/A*N/A*
Radiocommunications TechnicianN/A*65N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)6565N/A*65
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)6565N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Community Health)656570N/A*
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)656580N/A*
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)6570N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)6565N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)6565N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Medical)65656585
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)656565N/A*
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)6570N/A*N/A*
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)65657590
Registered Nurse (Surgical)65658565
Registered Nurses nec65659065
Roof PlumberN/A*80N/A*N/A*
Secondary School Teacher65657080
Sheetmetal Trades WorkerN/A*70N/A*N/A*
Shipwright70N/A*N/A*N/A*
Social Worker6565N/A*80
Software and Applications Programmers nec8585N/A*N/A*
Software Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Solicitor6565N/A*N/A*
Solid PlastererN/A*70N/A*N/A*
Sonographer65N/A*75N/A*
Special Needs Teacher6565N/A*N/A*
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)6570N/A*N/A*
Specialist Physicians nec7065N/A*N/A*
Speech Pathologist656580N/A*
Statistician6565N/A*N/A*
Structural Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Surgeon (General)6565N/A*N/A*
Surveyor9085N/A*N/A*
Systems Analyst8585N/A*N/A*
Taxation Accountant8585N/A*N/A*
Technical Cable JointerN/A*70N/A*N/A*
Telecommunications Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Telecommunications Field Engineer6565N/A*N/A*
Telecommunications Network Engineer8585N/A*N/A*
Telecommunications Network Planner6565N/A*N/A*
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist6565N/A*N/A*
Tennis Coach6565N/A*N/A*
Transport Engineer9085N/A*N/A*
University Lecturer65656595
Valuer6565N/A*N/A*
Vascular SurgeonN/A*80N/A*N/A*
Veterinarian8585N/A*N/A*
Wall and Floor Tiler6565N/A*N/A*
Welder (First Class)6565N/A*N/A*
Welfare Centre Manager80N/A*N/A*N/A*
ZoologistN/A*100N/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.

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds