Skilled Migration Visa Invitation Round September 2024 Update
The Australian Government’s announcement of the latest invitation round for the Skilled Migration visa subclasses 189, 190, and 491 in September 2024 is a significant update. The invitation round shows:
- 7,973 invitations were issued for the 189 Visa,
- 534 invitations were issued for the 190 Visa, and
- 281 invitations were issued for the 491 Visa – State or Territory Nomination stream.
The high competition in September’s skilled migration invitation round is evident from the minimum score required. With 65 points likely not enough, it’s clear that potential applicants need to aim higher and work harder to secure an invitation.
We have summarised the latest skilled migration invitation round below with expert tips on improving your score to get an invitation as soon as possible.
Skillselect Invitation Round on 05 September 2024
Until 05 September 2024, 5,292 EOIs were invited for 189 Visa applications. However, the data showed no EOIs invited for 190 or 491 Visa applications until last month. See the table below for details.
| Visa subclass | Total EOIs Invited | Tie break date (month/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 7,973 | 09/2024 |
| Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) | 0 | N/A |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) | 0 | N/A |
| Visa subclass | Total EOIs Invited | Tie break date (month/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 7,973 | 09/2024 |
| Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) | 0 | N/A |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) | 0 | N/A |
Read more: Why Work in Australia in 2024? Here’s 7 Top Reasons
Invitation Issued by Occupation and Minimum Score Invited
The following table shows the invitations issued by occupation and the minimum score invited in the newest invitation round. Since the invitations were issued for 189 visa applications only, the data shows the minimum score for 189 visa applications.
| Occupations | Minimum score (subclass 189) |
|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 95 |
| Actuary | 90 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 90 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 95 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 95 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 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 | 100 |
| 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 |
| Opthalmologist | 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 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 90 |
| 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 Physician 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 |
| Occupations | Minimum score (subclass 189) |
|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 95 |
| Actuary | 90 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 90 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 95 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 95 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 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 | 100 |
| 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 |
| Opthalmologist | 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 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 90 |
| 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 Physician 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 |
As seen above, only a few occupations were invited with a minimum score of 65. Meanwhile, most highly skilled occupations, such as accountants, engineers, ICT field-related occupations, teachers, etc., were invited with minimum scores between 85 and 100.
It implies that you must work harder to get an invitation to the next program year, especially if your occupation is highly skilled. For example, if your nominated occupation is Accountant, you will likely need to beat the minimum score of 95 to get the invitation on next invitation round.
Total Invitation Issued During 2023-24 Program Year
The total number of invitations issued during the 2023-24 program year shows 13,592 invitations issued for 189 Visa and 79 invitations issued for 491 Visa—Family Sponsored stream. These numbers don’t include invitations issued for the state and territory government-nominated visa subclasses.
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,292 |
| 491 Visa – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visa subclass | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,292 |
| 491 Visa – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compared to the 2023-24 migration planning levels, where 30,375 places were given for Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), these figures show half of the places were taken.
Read more: 2024-25 Migration Program Planning Levels
Total State and Territory Nominations in 2024-25 Program Year
We’re now entering two months since the beginning of the 2024-25 migration program year. The total invitations issued for the state and territory nominations program in 2024-25 show that around 534 invitations were issued for 190 visas and 281 invitations were issued for 491 visas. The details are seen in the table below.
| Visa subclass | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Visa | 56 | 21 | 41 | <5 | 112 | 186 | 64 | 49 |
| 491 Visa | 31 | 22 | 48 | <5 | 27 | 57 | 70 | 21 |
| Visa subclass | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Visa | 56 | 21 | 41 | <5 | 112 | 186 | 64 | 49 |
| 491 Visa | 31 | 22 | 48 | <5 | 27 | 57 | 70 | 21 |
What does it mean to you?
These figures show high competition in the Skilled Migration program in the 2024-25 program year, especially considering the number of invitations issued and the minimum score being invited. It implies that more than 65 points are likely needed to compete for an 189 Visa, 190 Visa, or 491 Visa. Considering the next invitation round will come in months, you must start preparing and working harder to ensure you have the highest possible points to secure an invitation.
We understand it’s challenging, but the following tips on improving your points will help you!
Tips to Improve Your Points
Our Managing Director and Principal Migration Agent, Indah Melindasari, always suggests these tips to our clients to improve their points and ensure they will get an invitation on next skilled migration invitation round.
Tips #1: Train Your English Everyday
We all know that competent English is the minimum requirement for all skilled visas. But don’t stop right there! Reaching Competent English only gives you the lowest score in your Expression of Interest.
So, train your English every day. Keep yourself roled in a regular English course to get higher points. If you’ve reached the Competent level, try reaching Proficient English, or even better, the Superior English level to get the highest point possible from English proficiency!
Tips #2: Enrich Yourself with Related Work Experience
The key is to focus on your skills and nominated occupation. If you’re offshore, you’ll have more benefits and chances to enrich yourself with related work experience as you will not have any limitations in work hours or work permits. But if you’re currently onshore, you must pay close attention to the work permit in your visa and ensure that you have enough time to enrich yourself with work experience.
Feel free to contact us if you have any concerns about meeting the work experience criteria.
Tips #3: Get Additional Points from Your Partner
Yes, your partner can give you additional points. You must declare and include your partner in your Expression of Interest to get the additional points. After that, your partner must complete the English test and get the highest point possible. It’d be best if your partner could reach at least proficient English.
Be noted that you can only include your spouse or de facto partner in the application.
Tips #4: Get a Test with NAATI/CCL
Next, consider taking a test with NAATI or CCL. The test result will give you an additional point in your Expression of Interest application.
Tips #5: Get Certification
It’s vital if your nominated occupation requires a certification or registration. The certification or registration will give you an additional point of 5 in your Expression of Interest.
Read more: Skill Select Requirements for Skilled Migrants
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