Subclass 189 invitation rounds show when the Department of Home Affairs invites skilled workers to apply for the Skilled Independent visa and the minimum points scores invited for different occupations. Those scores can change from one round to another, so an invitation in a previous round does not guarantee an invitation in the next.
This page tracks subclass 189 invitation-round announcements, the latest official results, selected occupation cut-offs and earlier rounds. It focuses on invitation data rather than general visa eligibility or how to improve your points.
Latest Subclass 189 Invitation Round Update
Update – 15 October 2026: Home Affairs announced that the next Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation round was scheduled for 15 October 2026. As at this update, Home Affairs has not yet published the October round's official invitation totals or occupation-specific minimum points scores.
The 4 June 2026 round remains the latest with published official results. We will update the figures below when Home Affairs releases the October results.
If you have an active Expression of Interest (EOI), check that the information and points you have claimed in SkillSelect are accurate. You can check the official SkillSelect invitation-round page for updates.
Latest Subclass 189 Invitation Round Results
The latest subclass 189 invitation round with published official results was held on 4 June 2026. Home Affairs issued 10,000 invitations in that round.
The published data tells us how many EOIs received invitations and the lowest score invited for each listed occupation. It does not show how many invitations were issued for each occupation, and it cannot tell someone whether their own EOI will be invited.
Minimum Points Invited by Occupation in June 2026
The minimum score invited in the 4 June 2026 round varied by occupation. Several construction trades were invited at 65 points, while some specialised professional occupations had substantially higher cut-offs.
The table below includes a selection of occupations from the Department's published results, rather than all occupations invited in the round.
A score in this table means that at least one EOI for that occupation was invited at that score during the June round. It is not a fixed score for future invitation rounds. If your occupation is not listed here, refer to the complete Home Affairs occupation results.
Previous Subclass 189 Invitation Rounds
Home Affairs also publishes results from earlier SkillSelect rounds. The number of invitations has differed considerably between rounds, including in the same program year.
These totals show the scale of each round, but comparing invitation numbers alone can be misleading. A round with more invitations does not necessarily have a lower points cut-off for every occupation. Use the occupation-level results when comparing outcomes relevant to your field.
How to Read the Invitation Round Results
Invitation-round data becomes more useful when you understand what the minimum invited score and tie-break date actually represent.
Minimum Points Invited
The minimum invited score is the lowest points score recorded among EOIs invited for a particular occupation in that round. It is different from the general points-test threshold of 65 points. Meeting that threshold makes an eligible applicant available for consideration, but it does not guarantee an invitation.
For example, the published June 2026 minimum was 65 points for Carpenter and 95 points for Electronics Engineer. Those are historical invitation results, not permanent requirements for either occupation.
For an explanation of how points are calculated, read our minimum points for a subclass 189 visa guide.
Tie-Break Date
SkillSelect ranks EOIs by points score. If EOIs have the same score, Home Affairs uses the time and date each EOI first reached that score for the relevant visa subclass. This is called the date of effect.
An EOI with an earlier date of effect is ranked ahead of one that reached the same score later. The published June 2026 tie-break date was 24 April 2026, but this does not mean every EOI submitted before that date received an invitation. The score, occupation and other invitation parameters still matter.
Where to Check Official Invitation Round Results
Home Affairs publishes current invitation-round announcements and detailed results on its SkillSelect invitation rounds page. Older results are available on the previous rounds page.
The Department runs invitation rounds periodically rather than on a guaranteed monthly timetable. The date, number of invitations and occupations invited can vary. A scheduled date should therefore be checked again against Home Affairs before relying on it.
Before You Rely on These Results
Invitation-round results help show what happened in previous rounds, but they cannot confirm whether a particular applicant will be invited next. If you have an active EOI, check that your information is accurate before an invitation is issued.
You can find the practical steps in our guide to submitting an EOI in SkillSelect. If you need help reviewing how the published results relate to your circumstances, contact Knowbal to speak with the migration team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Is My Occupation Missing From the Published Invitation Results?
If your occupation does not appear in the official results for a round, it does not automatically mean the occupation has been removed from the skilled occupation list. Home Affairs explains that missing results may mean there were no EOIs available to invite or that available EOIs did not meet the invitation parameters. The invitation-round results and the lists of eligible skilled occupations serve different purposes.
Will My EOI Stay Active if I Am Not Invited in This Round?
An EOI remains active in SkillSelect for two years from submission, unless its status changes sooner. It can be considered in later invitation rounds while active, but an invitation is not guaranteed. You can update the EOI before receiving an invitation if your circumstances change, including your work experience, qualifications, English results or family situation.
Can I Change My EOI After Receiving an Invitation?
No. Home Affairs says you cannot update your EOI after an invitation to apply for a visa has been issued. The information and points claimed in your EOI therefore need to be accurate before you are invited. When lodging the visa application, you must be able to support your claimed points score and meet the other visa criteria.
What Happens if I Miss the 60-Day Deadline After an Invitation?
If you receive a subclass 189 invitation, you have 60 calendar days to lodge the visa application, and Home Affairs cannot extend that period. You may be invited again if your EOI remains eligible, but this is not guaranteed. Home Affairs allows a maximum of two invitations from an EOI; if you do not apply after the second invitation, your EOI is removed from SkillSelect.
Does Receiving a Subclass 189 Invitation Mean My Visa Will Be Granted?
No. An invitation allows you to submit a subclass 189 visa application, but it is not a visa approval. Home Affairs will assess whether you can substantiate the points score in your invitation and meet the other requirements for the visa. An applicant may receive an invitation and still have an application refused if those requirements are not met.
