Australia conducts the first Australia invitation round for subclass 189 and 491

Australia conducted an invitation round for subclass 189 and 491 (Family Sponsorship) this was the first invitation round conducted for subclass 189 where the total invited applicants were 7427 out of which 7353 belonged to subclass 189 and 74 applicants belonged to subclass 149.

The details of both the draws have been provided below:

Draw 1

• Visa Type: Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
• Invitations Issued: 7353
• Minimum Point Score: 65
• Latest date of effect month: 05/2023

Draw 2

• Visa Type: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored)
• Invitations Issued: 74
• Minimum Point Score: 65
• Latest date of effect month: 04/2023

Cut-offs and the invitation process

The people with the highest point totals are invited to apply for the appropriate visa. If two or more applicants have equal point totals, the sequence of invitations is determined by the date on which the applicant’s point total for that subclass was reached. Prior to later dates, we seek expressions of interest with earlier effective dates.

Mentioned here is the list of occupations invited in the draw conducted on May 25th, 2023

How to apply for Australia PR Visa?

Applying for Australia PR (Permanent Residency) involves a multi-step process. Here is a general outline of the steps:

• Choose the appropriate visa category: Australia offers several visa categories through which you can apply for PR. Common options include a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Research and determine which visa category suits your situation and qualifications.
• Check eligibility: Review the eligibility requirements for the chosen visa category. Factors such as age, English language proficiency, occupation skills, work experience, and education will be considered. You may need to undergo a skills assessment by a relevant assessing authority.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Create an account on the SkillSelect system, an online platform used for skilled migration applications in Australia. Submit an EOI, providing detailed information about your skills, qualifications, work experience, and other relevant details. Indicate your preferred visa subclass and state/territory if applicable.
• Receive an invitation to apply: If your EOI meets the criteria and you have a competitive points score, you may receive an invitation to apply for a PR visa. Invitations are typically based on a points-based system that considers factors like age, English proficiency, work experience, and qualifications.
• File the visa application: Once you receive an invitation, you can proceed to lodge a formal application for the PR visa. Prepare all the required documents, which may include identity documents, education certificates, employment references, English language test results, skills assessment results, and health and character certificates.
• Pay the application fee: Pay the applicable visa application fee. The fee will vary depending on the visa category and the number of family members included in the application.
• Provide biometrics and undergo medical examinations: Depending on your circumstances, you may be required to provide biometric information (fingerprints and photographs) and undergo a medical examination conducted by an approved panel physician.
• Wait for the application outcome: After submitting your application, you will need to wait for the processing time to receive a decision. Processing times can vary, and it’s important to be patient during this stage.
• Receive a PR visa grant: If your application is successful, you will be granted a PR visa. This allows you and your family members (if included in the application) to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely. You may also be eligible for various social security benefits.
• Activate your PR visa: Once you receive the PR visa grant, you will need to make the initial entry into Australia within a specified timeframe to activate the visa. Afterward, you can travel in and out of Australia freely.