SkilledSelect Invitation Round 2022 for the Point Score Cutoff

Australia Issued Thousands of Invitations for Overseas Skilled Workers

It shows the Australian government has issued thousands of invitations, mostly for 189 visas and 491 visa – family-sponsored streams. The invitations were a response from the Australian government to the labor shortage that the country currently faces. Its round also shows 65 points as the minimum score for most occupations.

ONEderland Consulting will review the invitation round for 2022 and 2021 so you can see your chance to migrate to Australia.

189 Visa and 491 Visa Invitation Round in October 2022

As of 06 October 2022, the 189 visa invitation round shows 11,714 invitations were issued, and the 491 visa invitation round show 818 invitations were issued:

Visa Subclass - Number of invitations :Skilled independent visa (subclass 189) - 11,714Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) – family-sponsored - 818Total - 12,532

While the minimum points are as follows:

Visa Subclass - Minimum points score - Latest date of effect monthSkilled independent visa (subclass 189) - 11,714 - October 2022Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) – family-sponsored - 818 - October 2022

Let’s Compare It! Point Cutoff 2022 vs 2021

After comparing the invitation round, ONEderland Consulting found below exciting facts:

• A larger number of invitations were issued within the Invitation round 2022;
• Lower minimum points score within the Invitation round 2022.

As seen above, in October 2022 issued 12,532 invitations, while in October 2021 only issued 400 invitations. The number in 2022 is 30 times larger than the 2021 invitation round.

Visa Subclass - Number of invitations in 2021 - Number of invitations in 2022Skilled independent visa (subclass 189) - 200 - 11,714Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) – family-sponsored - 200 - 818Total - 400 - 12,532

Read more: Visa 189 and Visa 190: Instant Australian Permanent Resident 2022

The minimum points between 2022 and 2021 are significantly different:

Visa Subclass - Minimum points score 2021 - Minimum points score 2022Skilled independent visa (subclass 189) - 90 - 65Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) – family-sponsored - 80 - 65

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What does it mean to you?

The comparison shows that the Australian government is providing a broader chance for overseas skilled workers. It is part of the Australian government’s movement to address the country’s current labor shortage.

So, if you want to work in Australia, now is the best time to start the process! It is a rare opportunity to be invited to work in Australia with only 65 points.

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