Australia has issued 20,000 Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) invitations in a single SkillSelect round, marking the largest invitation round since December 2022.
The invitation round provides valuable insights for international students, graduates and skilled workers considering their future in Australia.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
The previous larger invitation round
Latest SkillSelect invitation date
Explore the professional and trade occupations included in the latest invitation round.
Project managers, engineering managers and management professionals.
Actuaries, economists, arts administrators and consultants.
Engineers, agricultural scientists and science professionals.
Early childhood, secondary and special needs teachers.
Doctors, medical specialists and allied health professionals.
Registered nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.
ICT security specialists and telecommunications engineers.
Solicitors, psychologists and social workers.
Engineering technicians and technical draftspersons.
Mechanics, welders, fitters and metal fabricators.
Carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers and cabinetmakers.
Electricians and other eligible trade professionals.
Note: Minimum invitation scores vary by occupation. These categories summarise selected occupations invited in October 2026.
View Official Invitation Results →