SkillSelect invitation round · Program year 2021-22
Invitation round 21 April 2022.
Results of the SkillSelect invitation round held on 21 April 2022, as published by the Department of Home Affairs.
Round results
| Visa subclass | Invitations issued | Minimum points | Tie-break / date of effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 1,000 | 85 | 05/2020 |
| Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored | 500 | 65 | 01/2022 |
Minimum points shown as “from” are the lowest per-occupation minimum score invited — this round published cut-offs by occupation (full table below).
Minimum score invited by occupation
62 occupations received invitations in this round. N/A means no invitations were issued for that occupation and subclass.
| Occupation | 189 minimum score | 491 (FS) minimum score |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Consultant | N/A | 65 |
| Agricultural Scientist | N/A | 75 |
| Audiologist | N/A | 75 |
| Biochemist | N/A | 70 |
| Biotechnologist | N/A | 75 |
| Chemical Engineer | N/A | 65 |
| Chemist | 90 | 70 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 90 | 70 |
| Chiropractor | 90 | N/A |
| Clinical Psychologist | 90 | 75 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 95 | N/A |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 85 | 75 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 90 | N/A |
| Environmental Consultant | N/A | 75 |
| Environmental Manager | N/A | 75 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | N/A | 85 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | N/A | 85 |
| Food Technologist | N/A | 85 |
| General Practitioner | 90 | N/A |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 90 | N/A |
| Life Scientist (General) | N/A | 75 |
| Life Scientists nec | N/A | 70 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 90 | 70 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 90 | 65 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 90 | N/A |
| Microbiologist | N/A | 65 |
| Midwife | 90 | 70 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 90 | N/A |
| Ophthalmologist | 100 | N/A |
| Optometrist | 90 | N/A |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 95 | N/A |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 90 | N/A |
| Other Spatial Scientist | N/A | 75 |
| Paediatrician | 90 | N/A |
| Physicist | N/A | 85 |
| Physiotherapist | 90 | 75 |
| Podiatrist | 90 | 80 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 90 | N/A |
| Psychiatrist | 90 | N/A |
| Psychologists nec | 90 | N/A |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 85 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | N/A | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 90 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 90 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 90 | N/A |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 90 | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 90 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 90 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 90 | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 90 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 90 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 90 | 65 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 85 | 65 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 90 | 65 |
| Social Worker | 85 | 75 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | N/A | 85 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 95 | 75 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 90 | N/A |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 90 | N/A |
| Speech Pathologist | 90 | 75 |
| University Lecturer | 90 | 70 |
| Veterinarian | 90 | N/A |
About this data
Figures mirror the results published by the Department of Home Affairs on the official SkillSelect invitation rounds page. Data as at 19 July 2026.
All SkillSelect invitation rounds
MIGI is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. This page is factual information, not migration advice. Check the official SkillSelect page before acting on any figure.