Skill Select Invitation Result Released And What Does This Mean?
The result of Skill Select Invitation round for October has been released. Skill Select is a program that aims to fill the shortage of labour available in Australia, it provides a solution to the demand for certain occupations to meet the business and economic needs. Simply, it’s an online system that compiles future skilled migrants’ applications for applying for an Australian skilled visa.
For those of you who are interested in migrating to Australia as a skilled worker, you have to apply an Expression of Interest (EOI) online through Skill Select. You may refer to the occupation ceilings under the skilled regional (provisional) visas, as there is a quota regarding how many EOIs can be invited for skilled migration from an occupation group, and Skills assessments may be required for particular occupations.
The Department of Home Affairs will issue invitations to candidates regularly every month. This article will provide you the result for the invitation round in October. It may be unwelcome news for many of you wishing to emigrate in this way however if you fall under certain occupational umbrellas that are in high demand it could be a golden opportunity.
What Was The Reason For The Changes?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian government is closely monitoring and re-structuring the migration regulations and visa arrangements for Australians and skilled migrants to comply with public health measures and attempting not to remove job opportunities for Australians who may themselves be struggling financially during this pandemic yet all still trying to provide migrants the opportunity for the Australian skilled visa.
What Are The Aims Of The Changes?
Australia needs to respond to the COVID19 pandemic swiftly and efficiently, as many people are struggling and to avoid letting the Australian economy slip into recession. The pandemic has not only put a massive strain on the public health system but has had a significant negative impact on the economy.
The October Skill Select invitation round is the lowest invitations compared to earlier months this year. Many experts are surprised, as the Federal government had released the budget for 2020-2021 fiscal year and it is forecasted that there would be a decrease in the number of invitations for the Australian skilled visa, but not to this low.
The decreasing number of Skill Select invitations shows the Federal government is prioritizing the critical occupations to help the Australian COVID19 pandemic recovery. Currently, Skilled stream visa includes Global Talent, Business Innovation and Investment Program visas and Employer-sponsored will be prioritized at this stage, while the immigration program structure for 2020-2021 allocating that skilled stream visa has lowered to 79,600 places in 2020-2021. Also, the onshore applicants including partner or family visa who dwell in designated areas will be given more places on the 2020-2021 Migration program.
What Are The New Changes And The Regulations Before The Changes?
In October, there was a decrease from the previous month’s invitation round for subclass 189 visa invitations, only 30 invitations were issued. The Department of Home Affairs only issued 80 invitations for visa subclass 491, as compared to the September invitation round, this is a dramatic drop of 210 and 70 invitations, respectively.
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| Visa Types | October | September | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 | 30 invites | 350 invites | 310 decrease |
| Subclass 491 | 80 invites | 150 invites | 70 decrease |
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| Visa Type | |
| Subclass 189 | October: 30 Invites September: 350 Invites Change: 310 decrease |
| Subclass 491 | October: 80 Invites September: 150 Invites Change: 70 decrease |
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There were slight changes on overall points total needed to receive an invitation compared to the September invitation round.
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| Visa Types | September | October | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 | 65 | 65 | – |
| Subclass 491 | 75 | 75 | 10 decrease |
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| Visa Type | |
| Subclass 189 | September: 65 October: 65 Change: – |
| Subclass 491 | October: 75 September: 75 Change: 10 decrease |
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Subclass 189 – The lowest score to receive an invitation was 65 points. This point remains the same as the previous month in September.
Subclass 491 – There was a10 points drop since last month, as currently only 65 points was the lowest score to receive an invitation for a subclass 491 visa. The 65 points include the extra 15 points awarded to subclass 491 visa.
If you are unsure about your eligibility to apply for either subclass 189 or 491, book an appointment with our migration agent for more information by clicking here.
The October Skill Select invitation round is the lowest so far for the 2020-year program for the Australian skilled visas. In order to maintain the previous program and due to high levels of demand, there will be no invitation round issued in October for pro-rata occupation, and the below occupation groups will be subject to pro-rata arrangements to ensure the availability of invitations across the program year.
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| Subclass | Occupation ID | Description | Minimum points score | Latest date of effect month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189/491 | 2211 | Accountants | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2212 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2334 | Electronics Engineer | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2611 | ICT Business and System Analysts | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers | N/A | N/A |
| 189/491 | 2631 | Computer Network Professionals | N/A | N/A |
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Description: Accountants
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Occupation ID:2334
Description: Electronics Engineer
Minimum points score: N/A
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Subclass: 189/491
Occupation ID:2335
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Minimum points score: N/A
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Occupation ID:2339
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Minimum points score: N/A
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Subclass: 189/491
Occupation ID:2613
Description: Software and Applications Programmers
Minimum points score: N/A
Latest date of effect month: N/A
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The good news is if you working in the critical sectors who can help with post-COVID recovery, currently government is prioritising issuing invitations for these workers who have been identified as working in the critical sectors such as healthcare which not only provide assistance to the community but are also supporting Australia economic recovery due to COVID-19 pandemic.
So if you are active in one of the eligible sectors in which you’re able to obtain an Australian skilled visa, this might be your best chance to emigrate to Australia.
What Is The New Process Now & When Is The Next Invitation Round?
The number of the Skill Select invitation round every month might vary depending on how many Australian skilled visa applications are processed by the Department of Home Affairs. However, the dates for the invitation round are about to change over time, while the invitation round is usually scheduled for the 11th of every month.
We will provide you with any updates regarding the invitations round as soon as they come out as we many people are anxious to migrate to Australia. It will hopefully be published soon by the Department of Home Affairs.
Any applicant that is listed in the highest rank will receive an invitation to apply for a relevant visa. EOI’s with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates if applicants 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.
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| Visa subclass | Minimum points score | Latest date of effect month |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 65 | Sep-20 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored | 65 | Apr-20 |
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| Visa Subclass | |
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | Minimum points score: 65 Latest date of effect month: Sep-20 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored) | Minimum points score: 65 Latest date of effect month: Apr-20 |
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The changes in the invitation round show how COVID-19 pandemic affects Australian visa arrangements. In these difficult times it’s harder than ever to get a visa therefore, it is best to consult a registered migration agent and not lose your chance to get a visa. Click here and you will be connected directly to us.
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