The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Australia has kicked off the new SkillSelect program year (2024-2025) with a bang, issuing a massive 7,973 invitations to apply for Subclass 189 visa in its first invitation round held on September 5, 2024. This is a significant increase from the previous year and suggests that Australia is ramping up its immigration intake.
However, there were no invitations issued to Subclass 491 visa this time around. This could be due to a number of factors, such as the high number of applications received for this visa category or a change in DHA's priorities.
SkillSelect Invitation round 5 September 2024
Find below the details of ITAs issued in the latest SkillSelect invitation round:
Visa subclass | Total EOIs Invited | Tie break / date of effect month |
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 7,973 | 09/2022 |
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored | 0 | NA |
Australia Immigration in 2024-2025
The current SkillSelect program year started on July 1, 2024. Australia has set a target of inviting 185,000 new immigrants in the program year 2024-2025. This ambitious goal suggests a significant increase in immigration intake compared to the previous year. We can expect a busier year for SkillSelect invitations, potentially with more frequent rounds to meet this target.
Overall, the DHA's decision to issue a large number of invitations in the first round of the new SkillSelect program year is good news for skilled migrants who are looking to immigrate to Australia. It suggests that the Australian government is committed to maintaining a strong immigration program and that there are plenty of opportunities for skilled workers to find a new home in the country.
Key Factors About SkillSelect Australia
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