Australia's Invitation Rounds Outcomes: June 2024 Update | Australia Immigration Updates
Discover the latest outcomes of the June 2024 invitation rounds for Australia's Skilled Independent and Skilled Work Regional visas. Learn about occupation ceilings, invitation processes, and more.
Invitation rounds are periodically conducted throughout the program year for the following visa categories:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored
The number of invitations issued in each round may vary based on the volume of on-hand applications. It is important to note that state or territory government nominations for skilled visas are not impacted by these departmental invitation rounds.
Occupation Ceilings
An 'occupation ceiling' sets an upper limit on how many Expressions of Interest (EOIs) with a specific occupation can be invited from an occupation group. This measure ensures that the skilled migration program aligns with the priorities set by the Australian Government, maintains balance, and continues to invite a diverse range of skilled occupations. Notably, occupation ceilings do not apply to:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – State and Territory Nominated
Invitation Process
EOIs are ranked by points score, with the highest-ranked EOIs invited to apply for their visa first. In cases where multiple EOIs have the same points score, the 'tie break' rule is applied, prioritizing EOIs based on the date and time they achieved their score, known as the ‘date of effect’.
Current Round: June 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the following invitations were issued:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): 5,292 invitations
- Tie break date: May 2024
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored: 0 invitations
Invitations Issued by Occupation and Minimum Score
The table below shows the number of invitations issued per occupation for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) along with the minimum points score required for each occupation.
| Occupation | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 100 |
| Actuary | 95 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 95 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 95 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 95 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 95 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 65 |
| Analyst Programmer | 95 |
| Architect | 85 |
| Audiologist | 85 |
| Biomedical Engineer | 95 |
| Biotechnologist | 95 |
| Bricklayer | 65 |
| Cabinetmaker | 65 |
| Carpenter | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
| Chef | 95 |
| Chemical Engineer | 95 |
| Chemist | 95 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 85 |
| Chiropractor | 85 |
| Civil Engineer | 90 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 85 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 85 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 85 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 100 |
| Construction Project Manager | 85 |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 95 |
| Developer Programmer | 100 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 85 |
| Drainer | 65 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 85 |
| Economist | 95 |
| Electrical Engineer | 90 |
| Electrician (General) | 65 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 70 |
| Electronics Engineer | 95 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 85 |
| Endocrinologist | 95 |
| Engineering Manager | 95 |
| Engineering Professionals (nec) | 95 |
| Engineering Technologist | 95 |
| Environmental Consultant | 95 |
| Environmental Engineer | 95 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 95 |
| External Auditor | 95 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 65 |
| Food Technologist | 95 |
| Forester | 95 |
| Gasfitter | 65 |
| General Practitioner | 85 |
| Geophysicist | 95 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 85 |
| Glazier | 65 |
| ICT Business Analyst | 100 |
| ICT Security Specialist | 100 |
| Industrial Engineer | 95 |
| Internal Auditor | 95 |
| Joiner | 65 |
| Land Economist | 95 |
| Landscape Architect | 85 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 95 |
| Life Scientists (nec) | 95 |
| Lift Mechanic | 65 |
| Management Accountant | 100 |
| Management Consultant | 95 |
| Marine Biologist | 95 |
| Materials Engineer | 95 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 90 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 85 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 85 |
| Medical Practitioners (nec) | 85 |
| Metal Fabricator | 85 |
| Metallurgist | 95 |
| Microbiologist | 95 |
| Midwife | 85 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 95 |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 95 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 95 |
| Naval Architect | 100 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 85 |
| Occupational Therapist | 85 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 95 |
| Paediatrician | 85 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 65 |
| Pathologist | 85 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 95 |
| Physicist | 95 |
| Physiotherapist | 85 |
| Plumber (General) | 65 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 90 |
| Psychiatrist | 85 |
| Psychologists (nec) | 85 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 90 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 85 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 85 |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 85 |
| Roof Plumber | 65 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 85 |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 85 |
| Shipwright | 105 |
| Social Worker | 85 |
| Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | 95 |
| Software Engineer | 100 |
| Solicitor | 95 |
| Solid Plasterer | 65 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 85 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 85 |
| Speech Pathologist | 85 |
| Statistician | 95 |
| Stonemason | 65 |
| Structural Engineer | 85 |
| Surveyor | 95 |
| Systems Analyst | 100 |
| Taxation Accountant | 95 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 95 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 100 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 95 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 90 |
| Transport Engineer | 85 |
| University Lecturer | 95 |
| Valuer | 95 |
| Veterinarian | 95 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 |
| Welder (First Class) | 85 |
| Zoologist | 95 |
Note: ‘nec’ means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Total Invitations Issued During 2023-24 Program Year
The table below shows the total invitations issued for the 2023-24 program year:
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,292 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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