SkillSelect invitation 20 September 2017 round results
On 20 September 2017, the Department of Immigration has issued the recent number of invitations in the SkillSelect invitation round.
The numbers of invitations issued for Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) visa were only 1,750 and 47 for Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) visa.
This shows a high difference of skillselect invitation round in comparison with the earlier invitation dates such as July and August, 2017.
Invitations issued during 2017-18
Invitations issued during 2017-18 were decreased significantly (i.e., 3500 places in September) for subclass Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) between 2,000 places in July and 2,000 in August. The total number of invitations have been received since July, 2017 is 7500 for the skilled independent visa (Subclass 189).
It is also noticeable that during this time period, the numbers of invitations for Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) were also lowered considerably from 256 in August to 47 in September. Overall, the numbers of invitations were slowed down significantly for both of this subclass between 2,256 in August and 13593 in September.
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. Separate results for these visa subclasses are provided monthly.
20 September 2017 Round Results:
Source: http://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/PublishingImages/20-September-2017.jpg
Skilled – Independent (subclass 189):
The graph above shows the points for clients who were invited to apply in the 20 September 2017 Round for Subclass 189 visa. During this round, the highest numbers of invitation by minimum points score (i.e., 65 points) were issued for more than 1000 places and followed closely by 300 places with a point score 70 marks.
More than 210 applicants were invited to lodge their visa applications those who claimed 75 points based on their skills and qualifications. Only a few numbers of clients has been able to secure the highest points (i.e., 80 and 85 points score) and invitation numbers being issued for these candidates were below 80 and 350 respectively.
Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489):
The graph also provides information about the invitation to apply for a visa application under Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489). During this time period, only a limited numbers (i.e., 50 places) of invitation were being issued to family sponsored Skilled Regional Provisional visas. The minimum score for an invitation under this visa scheme was 60 and the waiting time is less than a week. Also, more than 20 places were issued those candidates who hold a score of 65.
Invitation process and cut offs
The highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the visa date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.
| Visa Subclass | Points score | Visa date of effect |
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 65 | 13/09/2017 12.05 am |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 60 | 19/09/2017 4.27 am |
Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the programme year. 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.
- Accountants
- Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
- Electronics Engineers
- Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
- Other Engineering Professionals
- ICT Business and System Analysts
- Software and Applications Programmers
- Computer Network Professionals.
Point scores and the visa dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 6 September 2017 invitation round.
| Occupation ID | Description | Points score | Visa date of effect |
| 2211 | Accountants | 85 | 15/09/2017 10.37 pm |
| 2212 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers | 75 | 28/07/2017 10.26 am |
| 2334 | Electronics Engineer | 65 | 22/07/2017 3.13 pm |
| 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers | 65 | 18/02/2017 7.35 pm |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals | 70 | 08/09/2017 11.38am |
| 2611 | ICT Business and System Analysts | 70 | 14/06/20178.21pm |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers | 65 | 30/03/2017 7.37 pm |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals | 65 | 21/02/2017 12.03 am |
If you would like to know more information about the SkillSelect invitation round, and need any assistance with your visa application, please get in touch with our Australia’s registered migration agent or email us at info@australasiaeduconnect.com.au, or contact us at www.australasiaeduconnect.com.au.
Source: http://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/20-september-2017-round-results.aspx