Skilled
Next Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation round set for 15 October 2026
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the next SkillSelect invitation round for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa will be held on 15 October 2026.
A notice published on the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect pages on 9 October 2026 states that the next invitation round for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa will be held on 15 October 2026.
The notice advises Expression of Interest holders to ensure their Expression of Interest is up to date and that all the information they have provided is accurate.
At 10 October 2026, the most recent round with results on the Department’s invitation rounds page is the round of 4 June 2026.
How Expression of Interest points and invitations work is explained in our skilled visa guide.
Questions and answers
When is the next 189 invitation round?
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the next invitation round for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa will be held on 15 October 2026.
What should I check in my EOI before the 189 invitation round?
The Department’s notice advises Expression of Interest holders to ensure the Expression of Interest is up to date and that all the information provided is accurate.
Sources
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