SkillSelect invitation round, 21 January 2022
The SkillSelect invitation round on 21 January 2022 issued 200 subclass 189 invitations and 200 subclass 491 invitations. The lowest score invited was 90 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 90–95) and 80 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 80–105). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 09/2021.
Official totals
| Subclass | Invitations | Lowest score | Tie-break (date of effect) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 200 | 90 | 09/2021 |
| 491 | 200 | 80 | 01/2022 |
Subclass 491 here is the family-sponsored stream invited in federal rounds.
Results by occupation · 189 (23 occupations)
| Occupation | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgeon253513 | 95 | — |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 | 95 | — |
| Nurse Practitioner254411 | 95 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist253912 | 90 | — |
| General Practitioner253111 | 90 | — |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211 | 90 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 | 90 | — |
| Medical Practitioners nec253999 | 90 | — |
| Microbiologist234517 | 90 | — |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611 | 90 | — |
| Paediatrician253321 | 90 | — |
| Petroleum Engineer233612 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423 | 90 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424 | 90 | — |
| Veterinarian234711 | 90 | — |
Results by occupation · 491 (28 occupations)
| Occupation | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Life Scientist (General)234511 | 105 | — |
| Life Scientist (nec)234599 | 95 | — |
| Medical Radiation Therapist251212 | 95 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 | 90 | — |
| Environmental Scientists nec234399 | 85 | — |
| Microbiologist234517 | 85 | — |
| Midwife254111 | 85 | — |
| Agricultural Consultant234111 | 80 | — |
| Agricultural Scientist234112 | 80 | — |
| Biotechnologist234514 | 80 | — |
| Chemical Engineer233111 | 80 | — |
| Environmental Consultant234312 | 80 | — |
| Food Technologist234212 | 80 | — |
| Geophysicist234412 | 80 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 | 80 | — |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist251912 | 80 | — |
| Physiotherapist252511 | 80 | — |
| Psychologist (nec)272399 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurses (nec)254499 | 80 | — |
| Social Worker272511 | 80 | — |
Home Affairs publishes totals and cut-offs, not invitations per occupation. Estimated invitations are ImmiTrend's: a floor from the pool above the cut-off and a figure anchored to the official total.
Questions about this round
- How many invitations were issued in the 21 January 2022 SkillSelect round?
- The 21 January 2022 round issued 200 subclass 189 invitations and 200 subclass 491 invitations.
- What was the lowest score invited in the 21 January 2022 round?
- The lowest score invited was 90 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 90–95) and 80 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 80–105). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 09/2021.
- Which occupations were invited in the 21 January 2022 round?
- 23 occupations received subclass 189 invitations, and 28 occupations received subclass 491 invitations. The highest cut-offs were Neurosurgeon (95 points), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (95 points) and Nurse Practitioner (95 points).
- When was the next round after 21 January 2022?
- The next federal invitation round was held on 21 April 2022.