On 1st July 2018, due to the large volume of skilled visa invitations issued, the minimum point requirement increased from 60 to 65 points. Applicants who lodged their EOI before 30 June 2018 with 60 points will continue to stay in the queue.
Will 65 points get you an invitation?
Probably not. Before lodging your expression of interest (EOI), you might want to have a look the invitation rounds issued every few months. Just because you meet the eligible minimum pass score of 65 does not mean you will get invited.
Whilst the minimum pass score is probable to remain at 65 points, it is worth noting that invitations issued during the previous round was to prospective applicants sitting on 70 to 80 points. This means, the highest ranked applicants by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa first.
Invitations issued on 11 August 2018
| Visa Subclass | Number |
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 2490 |
| Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) | 10 |
The above table shows the number of invitations issued in the latest invitation round – 11 August 2018
| Visa Subclass | Minimum Points score | Date of effect |
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 70 | 30/05/2018 6:16 AM |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 80 | 24/06/2018 10:10 PM |
SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas, then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations.
The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.
Occupation that require higher scores
The occupations listed below are subject to pro rata arrangements. These occupations require a greater score to due high demand. This is to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.
| Occupation ID | Description | Minimum Points score | Date of effect |
| 2211 | Accountants | 80 | 15/03/2018 4:05 PM |
| 2212 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers | 80 | 14/03/2018 9:40 PM |
| 2334 | Electronics Engineer | 75 | 19/07/2018 4:13 PM |
| 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers | 70 | 4/12/2017 11:13 AM |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals | 75 | 16/05/2018 4:08 PM |
| 2611 | ICT Business and System Analysts | 75 | 7/04/2018 3:25 AM |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers | 75 | 20/06/2018 8:32 PM |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals | 70 | 27/09/2017 12:29 PM |
How can I find out my points score?
You can take our online points test to find out you point score
How can I improve my points score?
- Increase your points for english
- Gain further work experience in Australia
- Meet the Australian study requirement by undertaking further study in Australia
- Get accredited in a language other than English
