NSW & Canberra 190 Invitation Wave, South Australia Opens Offshore! Tasmania Responds on Processing Standards After Extra Quota! Many Popular Occupations Sit at Zero for 189 This Financial Year!
1.The final Subclass 189 EOI round of the financial year — many popular occupations receive zero invitations all year
2.New financial year PR quota numbers and allocation to stay at this financial year’s level
3. NSW issues a new round of invitations,South Australia opens offshore applications
4. Canberra continues issuing invitations,the latest on Tasmania’s quota
5. This week’s roundup of grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing progress
10-14 May 2021: Latest Australian vaccine news
As of this Friday,Australia has administered 2,916,540 vaccine doses in total, with an average of 51,700 doses given per day over the past 7 days (up from an average of 45,800 doses per day the previous week), and at the current rate it will take more than 30 months to reach herd immunity.
Moderna has reached an agreement with Australia,to supply 25 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. Of these, 10 million doses will be released in 2021, while the remaining 15 million doses are reportedly to be shipped to Australia in 2022,with the 2022 batch being an enhanced version capable of countering variants to some extent.
The mass vaccination hub at Sydney Olympic Park, in Sydney’s west, is now up and running, and NSW residents aged 40 to 49 began registering for the Pfizer vaccine this week. The Premier said the hub will later be opened to those in their fifties, though the first point of vaccination for that age group will still be through GPs.
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1.The final Subclass 189 EOI round of the financial year — many popular occupations receive zero invitations all year
This Friday the Department of Home Affairs released the official EOI report for the 21 April 2021 round.500 Subclass 189 and 160 family-sponsored Subclass 491 invitations were issued,among common occupations, only engineering received any invitations. Among popular occupations:
2335 Mechanical Engineering 189 progressed to the 80-point mark from July 2019 (based on our tracking, for the 2335 category we only saw 233513 Production or Plant Engineer invited; we did not see invitation data for 233512/233511)
2339 Other Engineering Professionals 189 progressed to the 90-point mark from May 2020
2339 Other Engineering Professionals family-sponsored 491 progressed to the 70-point mark from September 2020
Occupations that received invitations in the 21 April round:
–2544 Registered Nurses: 117 issued (many of our clients with 85-90 points in nursing still did not receive a 189 invitation, so most of this occupation’s invitations were likely still going to family-sponsored 491
–2539 Other Medical Practitioner: 17 issued
–2531 General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers: 206 issued
–2335 Mechanical Engineering: 73 issued
–2339 Other Engineering: 21 issued
–2336 Mining Engineers: 74 issued
–2346 Medical Laboratory Scientists: 19 issued
–2725 Social Worker 22 issued
2332 Civil Engineering, 2333 Electrical Engineers, 2334 Electronics Engineers and many other occupations received no invitations this round
With the release of the final 189 report of the financial year, it is now confirmed that the following common occupations received zero 189 and family-sponsored 491 invitations for the entire financial year:
Accounting: 0
Auditing: 0
Architects and Landscape Architects: 0
Secondary school teachers and early childhood teachers: 0
2.New financial year PR quota to stay at this financial year’s level
The long-awaited Federal Budget was finally handed down this Tuesday, but it doesn’t seem to have delivered the surprises everyone was hoping for. Key points are summarised below:
1. The financial year PR quota cap remains at 160,000, and the allocation across the various PR categories is unchanged
2. The border is expected to reopen in mid-2022; a small batch of international students may return to Australia by the end of 2021, with more to follow in the first half of 2022
3. Onshore applicants remain the priority, with GTI/business and investor migration/employer sponsorship as the key focus areas, and partner migration will continue to be fast-tracked
4. Subclass 408 visas can now be applied for within 90 days before the previous visa expires (previously 30 days)
5. Parents who have already been granted an offshore Subclass 870 visa but cannot come to Australia due to the pandemic will have their validity automatically extended by 18 months (Subclass 870 comes with either a 3-year or 5-year validity)
6. To cut costs, the waiting period for some new migrants’ welfare benefits will be extended from 2022. Currently, new migrants (once granted their PR visa) are eligible to claim Family Tax Benefit Part B immediately; after one year they can claim Carer Allowance and Family Tax Benefit Part A; after two years they can claim paid parental leave. However, the waiting period for all of the above benefits will be extended to 4 years from 2022, with the new policy taking effect from 1 January 2022 — this should apply to new migrants who obtain their PR visa after that date; those who already obtained PR before then but are still within the waiting period should not be affected. The rules for Medicare, which most people rely on, remain unchanged.
Let’s focus on the PR quota. First, it’s worth stressing that this is a cap, not a target, so the actual number granted may not necessarily reach this figure. As for the Department’s priorities, GTI and partner migration —for the former, we strongly suspect a fair amount of quota has gone unused this financial year — it’s not that applicants are lacking, but the Department is clearly being very selective; for the latter, there may not actually be as much of a backlog as thought,as it has already been cleared very quickly this year — we have submitted an FOI request to the Department regarding the backlog numbers. And with the allocation across the various sub-categories unchanged,this also means the 189/190/491 situation will most likely be very similar to this financial year — 189 remains largely lifeless…… The 190/491 quotas received by state governments (which won’t be known until 1 July at the earliest in the new financial year) may also be much the same as this financial year. Of course, for state nomination, what matters most is still each state government’s own issuance and policy — there are still opportunities to be had.Business and investor migration is confirmed to be reformed after 1 July, with the details yet to be announced, though it remains a priority stream in the meantime,we’ll be watching closely to see whether a specific window of opportunity opens up.
3. NSW issues a large wave of Subclass 190 invitations, South Australia opens offshore applications
NSW 190A new round of invitations was issued at noon this Friday, with a very substantial number sent out — so many among our own clients that we can no longer count them all. NSW is still sticking to inviting the same handful of ICT and engineering occupations; the lowest score we’ve seen invited is 90 points (base score).
For engineering-related occupations,
233211 Civil Engineer 90+5 02/02/2020
233211 Civil Engineer 90+5 23/10/2020
233211 Civil Engineer 90+5 15/02/2021
233211 Civil Engineer 90+5 26/02/2021
233512 Mechanical Engineer 95+5 22/09/2020
233999 Engineering Professionals nec 90+5points 26/2/2021
For ICT-related occupations,
261111 ICT 90+5 04/02/2021
261312 ICT 90+5 28/01/2021
261312 ICT 95+5 21/04/2021
261313 ICT 90+5 11/09/2020
261313 ICT 90+5 19/02/2021
261313 ICT 90+5 10/5/2021
261313 ICT 90+5 08/10/2020
261313 ICT 90+5 15/10/2020
261313 ICT 95+5 09/04/2021
261313 ICT 95+5 13/04/2021
we didn’t see any nursing invitations this time,if you havean invitation for a different occupation, or one at a lower score than we’ve reported, we’d love for you to share it with us in the comments!
NSW has been issuing wave after wave of invitations since the start of the year, so although NSW doesn’t announce the timing and figures for its invitation rounds in advance, in recent times it has generally been issuing at least one round a month. Earlier rounds were also broad in scope, but now, as we approach the end of the financial year, NSW — holding one of the largest 190 quotas of any state — is likely to run at least one more large-scale round to avoid letting its quota go to waste. ForICT and engineering applicants from interstate with high scores (around 90 points base), now is a window of opportunity in NSW! NSW only invites applicants who live locally, and we’ve had students without relevant work experience who still received an invitation simply because their score was high enough. So don’t hesitate — seize the opportunity now and get in touch with us right away!
which each received a further 500 places added to their Subclass 190 and 491 state nomination quotas —South Australiasuddenly announced this week that it is opening its offshore stream,meaning offshore applicants who have already submitted an EOI and work in a critical sector now have a chance of being invited,we’ve also written to the state government to find out exactlywhich occupations count as critical sector, and we’ll share any updates as we get them. The state government has also made clear thatthe offshore applicant stream will continue from 1 July in the new financial year, at which point more information on eligible occupations and requirements will be released.
On one hand, offshore applicants who have waited more than a year now finally have some positive news and signals — competition is expected to be fierce, so please get in touch with us to start preparing early! On the other hand, this also shows that South Australia’s quota this financial year is ample and its backlog of applications is not large. We encourage anyone in a critical sector occupation — particularly nursing, social work and similar professions — who meets the Subclass 190 requirements to submit their application as soon as possible while still within this financial year.
4. Canberra continues issuing invitations, and the latest on Tasmania’s quota
We update Canberra’s state nomination invitations every week, and this week is no exception. First, the ACT government has released the latest data on state nomination approvals/refusals, along with the remaining quota — which is still very ample,with 215 Subclass 491 and 184 Subclass 190 nomination places remaining as of 1 May.Among the applications processed,20% of Subclass 491 applications and 13.2% of Subclass 190 applications were refused.Common reasons for refusal include:
1. Missing documentation — since ACT Nomination offers no opportunity to supply additional documents, incomplete preparation of materials leads to an outright refusal.
2. Incorrectly claimed points — a less-than-complete understanding of the guidelines leads to an incorrect assessment of the matrix score.
3. Work-related documentation prepared not in line with the requirements
Generally speaking, ACT state officers are already quite accommodating and will accept various explanatory letters. As long as it’s not a matter of principle, the state government will generally accept documentation with minor flaws provided a satisfactory explanation is given. Leave specialised matters to the specialists — don’t waste your opportunity.
Back to this week’s invitations — after several consecutive rounds of “favouring” Subclass 491,Subclass 190 also saw a wave of invitations this round, with 121 190 matrix invitations and 61 491 invitations issued.
2611/2613/2621/2631 — all 491 invitations were at 50 points, 190 lowest 70 points
Cooks and Chefs — 190 lowest 70 points
With friendly policy and clear, consistent invitation rules, Canberra is well worth a look — get in touch with us about your Matrix score
After receiving a further 350 Subclass 491 places, we also got straight in touch withTasmania’sstate government to find out the latest on remaining quotas and processing:
1. There are still 450 Subclass 190 places left, and the state government has 300 190 applications yet to process
2. There are also 450 Subclass 491 places left (already including the additional allocation), and the state government has 1,400 491 applications yet to process
3. As for next financial year’s quota, Tasmania’s state election has only just been settled, and the minister specifically responsible for the state nomination department has yet to be confirmed, so information on the new financial year’s quota will not become clear until at least June. Ordinarily, the quota the Federal Government gives to a state is first requested by the state government, with the Federal Government making the final call.
If you’ve been refused in the past few months, would you recommend applying again?
The state government officials’ stance remains the same as before: they won’t stop anyone from lodging a new application, but if there’s no substantive change — such as new information or documentation — then you’re likely to get the same result all over again.To ensure fairness, the state government will maintain the same processing standard for the rest of this financial year — even with quota still remaining —if the applicant’scircumstances haven’t changed, the state government will most likely still uphold its original decision.
The state government still encourageseveryone to keep strengthening their competitiveness before lodging a new application,especially for those whose visa allows a waiting period, or who are eligible to apply for a second Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa, or a Subclass 408 visa with work rights.The closing date for this financial year’s state nomination applications remains unchanged at 11 June, and the government has confirmed that every application lodged this financial year will be processed — any that don’t get processed in time will have their application fee refunded,with new applications for the next financial year needing to wait until the programme reopens.
For more details on Tasmania’s state nomination processing and preparing to apply in the new financial year, feel free to get in touch with
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5. This week’s roundup of grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing progress
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State nomination invitation / GTI invitation data
ACT state nomination
2021/04/23Submitted 190,2021/05/10invited, 221111
2021/04/30Submitted 190,2021/05/13invited, 254499
Victoria state nomination
None this week
Tasmania state nomination
None this week
NSW state nomination
For this round’s pre-invitation data, see item 3 above
South Australia state nomination
Submitted 4 May 2021, invited for 491 on 13 May 2021, Taxation Accountant, 75+15, single, onshore
Submitted 12 May 2021, invited for 491 on 13 May 2021, Management Accountant, 85+15, single, onshore
Submitted 4 March 2021, invited for 491 on 13 May 2021, Marketing Specialist, 75+5, single, onshore
Submitted 11 February 2021, invited for 491 on 11 May 2021, Software Engineer, 75+15, single, onshore
Submitted 26 March 2021, invited for 190 on 11 May 2021, Social Worker, 85+5, single, onshore
Submitted 10 February 2021, invited for 190 on 14 May 2021, Software Engineer, 70+5, with spouse, onshore
Queensland state nomination
None this week
WA state nomination
None this week
NT state nomination
None this week
GTI invitations
None this week
This week’s visa grant progress and analysis
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
Submitted 21 August 2020, granted 12 May 2021 (90, Onshore, Telecommunications Engineer)
Submitted 21 February 2020, granted 13 May 2021 (90, Onshore, ICT BA)
Submitted 21 March 2020, granted 13 May 2021 (90, Onshore, Engineering Technologist)
Submitted 25 March 2020, granted 13 May 2021 (90, Onshore, Hydraulics Engineer, with spouse)
Submitted 26/04/2019, granted 14/05/2021, 221111, main and secondary applicants onshore
Submitted 1 April 2020, granted 13 May 2021 (External Auditor – 221213, onshore)
Submitted 1 April 2020, granted 13 May 2021, QS, onshore, single
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted 7 April 2021, granted 12 May 2021 (NSW, 95+5, Onshore, ICT261111)
Submitted 9 April 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (NSW, 95+5, Onshore, ICT261111)
Submitted 08/04/2021, granted 12/05/2021, 261313, main applicant onshore
Submitted 17/03/2021, granted 09/05/2021, 232111, main applicant onshore
Submitted 30/03/2021, granted 09/05/2021, 232111, main and secondary applicants onshore
Submitted 04/03/2021, granted 09/05/2021, 232111, main applicant onshore
Submitted 04/03/2021, granted 09/05/2021, 232111, main and secondary applicants onshore
Submitted 31/05/2019, granted 12/05/2021, 351311, main applicant onshore
Submitted 07/10/2020, granted 11/05/2021, 232111, main and secondary applicants onshore
Submitted 28 April 2020, granted 11 May 2021 (Accountant (General) – 221111, onshore, with spouse)
Submitted 20 April 2021, granted 15 May 2021, Architect, 85+5, single, onshore
Submitted 26 March 2021, granted 15 May 2021, Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher, 80+5, with spouse and child, onshore
Submitted 14 January 2021, granted 13 May 2021, Social Worker, 75+5, with spouse, onshore
Subclass 491 (new regional) / Subclass 489 (former regional) sponsored visa
Submitted 10 March 2021, granted 10 May 2021 (TAS, 60+15, main applicant onshore, secondary applicant offshore, Software Engineer)
Submitted 09/04/2021, granted 13/05/2021, 233512, main applicant onshore
Submitted 12/04/2021, granted 09/05/2021, 261111, main and secondary applicants onshore
Subclass 887 Regional permanent visa
None this week
858GTI Program
Submitted 27 April 2021, granted 12 May 2021 (with spouse)
Employer sponsorship
Submitted 482 sponsorship application 10 May 2021, approved 12 May 2021
Subclass 600 onshore visitor visa
Submitted 24 March 2021, granted 11 May 2021
Submitted 26 August 2020, granted 11 May 2021
Submitted 21 December 2020, granted 14 May 2021
Subclass 500 Student visa
Submitted 24 February 2021, granted 12 May 2021 (onshore)
Submitted 5 February 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore)
Submitted 26 February 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore)
Submitted 25 February 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore)
Submitted 27 August 2020, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore, with secondary applicant)
Submitted 2 March 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore)
Submitted 3 May 2021, granted 14 May 2021 (offshore)
Submitted 12 May 2021, granted 12 May 2021 (onshore, same-day grant)
Submitted 29 April 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (offshore)
Submitted 18 February 2021, granted 13 May 2021 (onshore, with spouse)
Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa
Submitted 15 September 2020, granted 13 May 2021
Submitted 3 August 2020, granted 10 May 2021
Submitted 26 August 2020, granted 13 May 2021
Partner migration
Submitted 820/801 visa application 6 May 2019, 820 granted 16 April 2021, 801 granted 14 May 2021
Submitted 820 visa application 6 May 2019, 820 and 801 granted simultaneously on 10 May 2021
Submitted 820 visa application 9 January 2020, 820 granted 13 May 2021
Submitted 309 visa application 21 October 2019, 309 granted 13 May 2021
Submitted 820 visa application 7 May 2019, 820 granted 25 March 2021, 801 granted 14 May 2021
Parent migration/visa
None this week
Subclass 155 Resident Return
Submitted 11 May 2021, granted 11 May 2021
Subclass 408 visa
None this week
Child visa
Submitted 101 visa application 17 February 2021, 101 granted 10 May 2021
Travel exemption application
None this week
8503/8534 condition waiver
None this week
This week’s skills assessment processing progress
CA (accounting-related)
None this week
CPA (accounting-related)
Submitted 30 April 2021, completed 14 May 2021
EA (engineering-related)
None this week
VETASSESS
None this week
AITSL (teaching-related)
None this week
ACS (IT-related)
Submitted 6 April 2021, completed 12 May 2021
ANMAC skills assessment (nursing-related)
Submitted 6 April 2021, completed 12 May 2021
NAATI Recertification (translation-related)
None this week
AIQS (QS-related)
Submitted 25 March 2021, completed 14 May 29021, nominated occupation Quantity Surveyor
AACA (architecture-related)
None this week
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First to break it down — the Federal Budget explained! Borders to reopen mid-2022, international students return first by the end of this year! New financial year’s 160,000 PR quota unchanged, onshore applicants prioritised!
Confirmed by the Department! Next financial year’s PR quota across all categories to stay at this year’s level! South Australia state nomination opens its offshore applicant stream!
Want your Australian migration application to succeed? This is essential! Everything you need to know for 190/189/491/popular employer sponsorship!
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