BIG UPDATE for Skilled Migrants, New Subclass 189 Invitation Model Explained!
Australia has officially rolled out a new system for Subclass 189 invitations, and many applicants are asking what it means for their occupation. So here’s a quick, easy explanation from the team at Student Guide Australia:
How the New Model Works
Every occupation now has a maximum cap.
First, the government allocates places to:
• Employer Sponsored
• 190 State Nomination
• 491/494 Regional visas
Only the remaining spots are used for 189 invitations.
These caps are based on employment data and a percentage multiplier, meaning some occupations will naturally have more invitations than others.
Occupation Tiers — Your Chance Depends on Your Tier
🔵 Tier 1 - Critical & Hard-to-Fill Roles (4%)
Doctors, specialists, researchers
⭐ Strongest chance of getting invited
🟢 Tier 2 - High Priority (2%)
Teachers and similar key occupations
⭐ Good chance
🟡 Tier 3 - General Occupations (1%)
Most jobs fall here
⭐ Moderate invitation numbers
🔴 Tier 4 - Oversupplied (0.5%)
Occupations with plenty of workers already
⭐ Lowest chance under 189
This new model will directly affect how quickly different occupations receive invitations.
Source:
Department of Home Affairs
