Big News! November 2025 Invitation Round for Australia's 189 Visa: Key Takeaways and Strategies

Vikrant Gungash
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By Vikrant Singh, November 17 2025

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) invitation round conducted on November 13, 2025, has concluded, and according to preliminary reports, it was a significant round for many applicants! While we await the official breakdown from the Department of Home Affairs, early insights reveal important trends for prospective migrants.

Invitation Trends: Similar Occupations, Varied Points

The November 2025 round maintained a similar focus to the previous two invitation rounds, favoring certain skill sets that are in high demand across Australia.

Trade Workers See Low Points

A positive sign for those in hands-on skilled roles was the continued inclusion of trade workers with relatively lower minimum points required for an invitation.

Carpenters and Electricians were notable examples, receiving invitations with minimum points as low as 65. This highlights Australia's ongoing need for skilled tradespeople.

Health Occupations: High Volume, Mid-Range Points

The healthcare sector remains a priority. Many health occupations received invitations, typically falling within a mid-range band for minimum required points.

Most health-related invitations were issued to applicants with scores between 75 and 85 points.

Teachers Invited at Mid-Range

The education sector also saw successful invitations.

Teachers were invited with a minimum point score of around 75 points.

Highly Competitive Occupations: Still Possible, but High Scores Needed

Even traditionally competitive, non-priority occupations were included, though they demanded significantly higher points to secure an invite.

Economists required a minimum of 90 points.
Multimedia Specialists required a very high minimum of 95 points.

What's Next? Awaiting Official Data

We are still awaiting the official list of all invitations and the precise minimum points required for each occupation stream from the Department of Home Affairs.

Actionable Step: Once the official data is released, the full breakdown will be shared, allowing applicants to clearly see where their specific occupation stands in the competitive landscape.

Didn't Get an Invite? Time to Switch Tactics

The reality is that these invitation rounds often lead to more disappointment than celebration for many applicants. If you submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 189 visa but didn't receive an invitation, it's a clear signal to re-evaluate and switch up your migration strategy.

If the 189 Skilled Independent visa is proving too competitive, consider exploring other pathways, such as:

State or Territory Nomination (Subclasses 190 and 491): These visa subclasses offer permanent residency (190) or a pathway to permanent residency (491) for applicants who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to meet their specific local skills needs. These often require fewer points than the 189 visa.

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