Question 1

How often does the Department of Home Affairs run invitation rounds?

Accepted Answer

Invitation rounds for subclass 189 and 491 are typically held monthly, usually in the second or third week. Subclass 190 invitations are issued directly by state and territory governments on their own schedules, which vary throughout the year.

Question 2

Can I submit an EOI without a positive skills assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can submit an EOI before your skills assessment is complete. However, you cannot lodge a visa application until you hold a valid positive skills assessment. Many applicants submit an EOI early to begin accumulating time in the pool while completing their assessment.

Question 3

What happens if my points change after I submit my EOI?

Accepted Answer

You must update your EOI to reflect any changes in your circumstances. Your score is recalculated at the time of invitation based on the information in your EOI at that date. You can update your EOI at any time without losing your original submission date.

Question 4

Does the points calculator cover all skilled visa subclasses?

Accepted Answer

This calculator covers the three main General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas: subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), subclass 190 (State Nominated) and subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional). Employer-sponsored visas (482, 186) use different criteria and are not points-tested.

Question 5

How long does an EOI remain active in the SkillSelect pool?

Accepted Answer

An EOI is valid for two years from the date of submission. If you are not invited within two years, your EOI expires and you must submit a new one. You can update your EOI at any time during the two-year validity period.

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