SkillSelect Invitation Rounds

Current subclass 189 invitation data, occupation minimum scores, state nomination allocations and 190/491 nomination activity in one practical dashboard.

How to read invitation rounds

Departmental invitation rounds are mainly for subclass 189 and subclass 491 Family Sponsored EOIs. State and territory nominations for subclass 190 and state-nominated 491 are managed separately by each jurisdiction.

Subclass 189

Invitations are ranked by points. If scores tie, the earlier date of effect is invited first.

Subclass 190

A state or territory nomination adds 5 points and normally triggers the visa invitation after nomination.

Subclass 491

Regional nomination or family sponsorship adds 15 points, but nomination rules and invited occupations vary.

Latest departmental round

Data reviewed by Nestway on 26 June 2026. The public source is the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect invitation rounds page.

Round date4 June 2026
Subclass 189 invited10,000
Tie-break date24/04/2026
Current occupation rows140

Occupation minimum scores

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OccupationMinimum points

State nomination allocation and use

Allocations are how many new primary applicants jurisdictions can nominate in the program year. Nominations used shows EOIs already nominated up to the Home Affairs reporting date.

Migration program planning

Planning levels help explain why invitation volume changes. They do not decide any individual person's eligibility.

2026-27 total185,000
Skilled places132,240
Family places52,460

Official sources

These are the source pages to verify before making a points claim, EOI strategy or state nomination plan.