Weekly Migration News Summary
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I. Victoria Issues Yet Another Round — Reminiscent of Last Financial Year?
II. WA Official Report: High Scores for Popular Occupations, Priority Roles for Interstate/Overseas
III. NSW Finally Issues First Subclass 190 Round — Shortage Occupations, Overseas Focus?
IV. Canberra Previous Round: All Occupations, Low Scores for Niche Fields?
V. Weekly Summary: Visa Grants, Invitations, Skills Assessments and Citizenship Updates
I. Victoria Issues Yet Another Round — Reminiscent of Last Financial Year?
Victoria, which issued invitations for three key occupations last week, suddenly released another round of ROI invitations this week. Marketing, design, finance, accounting, engineering and various ICT occupations all received invitations this round, and overseas and onshore invitations were fairly balanced, Below are the key invitation data we have collected:
Occupation: This round saw invitations for most common occupations including accounting, finance, marketing, design and law — none in Victoria’s priority sectors this financial year. Victoria had indicated non-priority occupations would also have a chance, and we appreciate them following through
Scores: Most invitation scores fell in the 80–85 range. Accounting would be higher. These scores are acceptable, and many applicants meet this threshold
Onshore/Overseas: No particular bias — various occupations saw both offshore and onshore invitations
Bonus points: This round did see many applicants with a skilled partner (four 6s in English + skills assessment). There were cases where single applicants with higher scores missed out, while some single applicants did receive invitations. It appears to be a trend, not absolute
Victoria has now issued three rounds: moderate first, small second (all shortage occupations), and large third. Congratulations to everyone invited — this round feels like a flashback to 2022–23. At this rate, Victoria appears headed for an early close.
For more analysis, see: Full Summary: Victoria Invitation Rain! Finance/Marketing/Design/ICT/Accounting/Engineering Invited, Most Base Scores 80–85!
Many assumed fewer quotas meant no invitations, but state governments have not played by the book. This year’s opportunities arrive unexpectedly — lodge early and get in the pool!
II. WA Official Report: High Scores for Popular Occupations, Priority Roles for Interstate/Overseas
WA also took us back to 2022–23. WA issued invitations last week and released the official report this week, providing a clear picture. The volume, occupations and applicant locations all had surprises.
This was WA’s second round, with 2,001 Subclass 190 and 500 Subclass 491 invitations. A total of 2,501 invitations were issued. Of these, General Stream Schedule 2 issued 961 Subclass 190 (38.4%) and 240 Subclass 491 (9%). The entire General Stream Schedule 2 accounted for 48% of total invitations.
Distribution across occupations in General Stream Schedule 2 followed a clear pattern:
–For popular non-priority occupations, all invitees had high scores and were already in WA — typical examples being accounting and ICT
–For the four priority sectors (construction, health & social services, education & training, hospitality), overseas and interstate applicants received invitations. Scores were not uniformly high — below are common hospitality occupations; construction scores were generally lower.
The 2,988 pre-invitations across two rounds cannot be directly compared to the 2,350 quota, as acceptance rates must be considered. Many applicants will be held up by the job offer requirement. However, WA’s quota reserves may no longer have surplus.Seize this year’s opportunities. Contact us to lodge your WA state nomination!
III. NSW Finally Issues First Subclass 190 Round — Shortage Occupations, Overseas Focus?
This week we finally received NSW invitations. Since NSW does not release official reports, we can only draw conclusions from observed data. The long-awaited first round was not a deluge. The numbers did not appear surprising. Secondly, from invitations shared, they were consistently shortage occupations. Among confirmed invitations, all were overseas applicants.
See the invitation summary:
Subsequently, someone posted NSW government’s response — over 80,000 EOIs selected NSW, making invitation chances extremely low. We can only hope the next round brings more opportunities.
IV. Canberra Previous Round: All Occupations, Low Scores for Niche Fields?
The official report confirmed 168 invitations, all Subclass 491: 74 to onshore general stream, 85 to overseas applicants, 7 to small business. Minimum score: 80 points.
–This round still shows no clear occupational preference from Canberra
-Occupation popularity is directly linked to invitation scores. Accounting/engineering/ICT go without saying. Occupations like contract administrators, restaurant/cafe managers and Finance Managers — with large applicant pools — all require high scores in Canberra state nomination. Many other occupations can be invited at 65 points or lower
–This round still saw more overseas than onshore invitations. This may be because all were Subclass 491 — overseas applicants target 491, onshore aim for 190. The government has indicated fewer overseas invitations in subsequent rounds.
As of 13 October, Canberra state nomination has 224 Subclass 190 and 310 Subclass 491 places remaining. The next round will issue both Subclass 190 and 491, aiming to spread invitations across the second half of the financial year.
V. Weekly Summary: Visa Grants, Invitations, Skills Assessments and Citizenship Updates
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State Nomination / GTI Invitation Statistics
NSW
See pre-invitation statistics above
Victoria
See ROI pre-invitation statistics above
Canberra
Formal Nomination Approved
28/9/2023lodged, 17/10/2023invited for ACT 190 — Developer Programmer
Tasmania State Nomination
18/10/2023lodged TAS 491 ROI, 19/10/2023received TAS 491 pre-invitation
GTI
Three clients received invitation codes, all overseas, DigiTech sector
20/4/2023lodged, 16/10/2023received invitation code — Health sector
This Week’s Visa Grant Progress and Analysis
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent
13/12/2022lodged, 16/10/2023granted, Software Engineer
Subclass 190 State-Nominated
27 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 190 (ACT), 18 Oct 2023granted — Retail Pharmacist
16 Nov 2022 onshore lodgement Subclass 190 (ACT), 19 Oct 2023granted — Architectural Draftsperson
14/7/2022 lodged, 17/10/2023 granted. Occupation: Systems Administrator — family of four
30/9/2022lodged, 16/10/2023granted — Analyst Programmer
16/11/2022lodged, 19/10/2023granted Subclass 190 — Solicitor
10/11/2022lodged, 18/10/2023granted Subclass 190
12/10/2022lodged, 16/10/2023granted Subclass 190 — Environmental Engineer
Lodged: 14/11/2022 Granted: 18/10/2023, Occupation: Financial Investment Adviser — Offshore
Lodged: 27/5/2022 Granted: 18/10/2023, Mechanical Engineer — MINT Offshore
Lodged: 30/6/2023 Grant date: 18/10/2023, Overseas MINT — Insurance Agent
Lodged: 10/11/2022 Grant date: 18/10/2023, Overseas MINT — Project Administrator
Subclass 491 Regional State-Nominated
16 Dec 2022 onshore lodgement Subclass 491, 18 Oct 2023granted — Mechanical Engineer
30/9/2022lodged, 18/10/2023granted — Registered Nurses nec
29/6/2020lodged, 16/10/2023Subclass 491 granted — Accountant (General)
Subclass 887/191 Regional Permanent Residence
None this week
Employer-Sponsored
27/9/2023lodged, 17/10/2023nomination and visa approved simultaneously — Offshore Management Consultant
3/10/2023lodged, 16/10/2023approved — Subclass 482 Head Chef nomination
Business Innovation & Investment / GTI
None this week
Partner Migration
7/3/2023lodged, 19/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
7/1/2021lodged Subclass 820, 19/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
15/3/2021lodged Subclass 820, 17/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
15/6/2023lodged, 16/10/2023Subclass 820 granted
13/3/2021lodged Subclass 820, 16/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
13/3/2021lodged Subclass 820, 16/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
26/4/2023lodged Subclass 801, 17/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
14/3/2023lodged Subclass 801, 17/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
26/4/2023lodged Subclass 801, 19/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
21/2/2023lodged Subclass 801, 19/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
29/5/2023lodged Subclass 801, 20/10/2023Subclass 801 granted
Parent Visas
Subclass 143 granted
Subclass 600 Tourist Visa
11/10/2023lodged, 16/10/2023granted
11/10/2023lodged, 16/10/2023granted
29/6/2023lodged, 19/10/2023granted
3/10/2023lodged, 18/10/2023granted
3/10/2023lodged, 18/10/2023granted
11/10/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted600, Offshore
29/9/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
10/10/2023lodged, 18/10/2023granted
28/9/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
19/6/2023lodged, 18/10/2023granted
21/6/2023lodged, 19/10/2023granted
Subclass 500 Student Visa
11/8/2023lodged, 17/10/2023Subclass 500 granted — Higher Education
11/8/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
11/10/2023 lodged, 16/10/2023 Subclass 500 granted — Postgraduate Research
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa
27 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 16 Oct 2023granted
27 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 16 Oct 2023granted
26 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 16 Oct 2023granted
28 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 17 Oct 2023granted
27 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 17 Oct 2023granted
28 Jul 2023 onshore lodgement Subclass 485, 18 Oct 2023granted
28/7/2023lodged, 18/10/2023granted
27/7/2023lodged, 16/10/2023granted
Subclass 408 Visa
18/10/2023lodged, 19/10/2023Subclass 408 granted
16/10/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
13/10/2023lodged, 16/10/2023granted
Child Visa
9/5/2023lodged, 16/10/2023Subclass 101 granted
Subclass 155 Resident Return Visa
17/10/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
3/10/2023lodged, 17/10/2023granted
This Week’s Skills Assessment Processing Progress
VETASSESS
21/9/2023lodged, 16/10/2023completed — Massage Therapist
Occupation: Information and Organisation Professionals nec, Lodged: 27/09/2023 Granted: 16/10/2023
Occupation: Contract Administrator, Lodged: 19/09/2023 Granted: 17/102023
Occupation: Director (Film, Television, Radio, Stage), Lodged: 22/09/2023 Granted: 19/10/2023
Occupation: Contract Administrator, Lodged: 18/08/2023 Granted: 18/10/2023
CA
13/10/2023lodged, 19/10/2023accounting skills assessment approved
CPA
Occupation: Accountant Lodged: 31/07/2023 Granted: 18/10/2023
ACS
31/7/2023lodged, 17/10/2023approved — ICT Business Analyst
11/8/2023lodged, 19/10/2023completed — Software Engineer
22/8/2023lodged, 20/10/2023completed — Multimedia Specialist
Occupation: Software Engineer, Lodged: 4/07/2023 Granted: 17/10/2023
TRA
23/8/2023lodged, 18/10/2023pre-assessment approved — Cook and Chef
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