189 Visa Invitation Round - 13 November 2025 | Results & Analysis

189 Visa Invitation Round - 13 November 2025

Round completed. Results based on self-reported invitations.

Subclass 189 Invitations

A

• Actuary - 90 pts
• Agricultural Consultant - 85 pts, 90 pts (OFFSHORE, DOE July 2024)
• Architect - 85 pts
• Audiologist - 75 pts

B

• Biotechnologist - 85 pts (ONSHORE)
• Boat Builder - 90 pts
• Bricklayer - 70 pts

C

• Carpenter - 65 pts, 70 pts
• Carpenter and Joiner - 65 pts
• Chemical Engineer - 85 pts (ONSHORE, DOE Aug 2025), 85 pts (OFFSHORE), 90 pts
• Chemist - 85 pts (OFFSHORE, DOE Nov 2023), 90 pts
• Civil Engineer - 100 pts
• Civil Engineering Draftsperson - 85 pts
• Civil Engineering Technician - 85 pts (OFFSHORE), 90 pts
• Construction Project Manager - 85 pts (OFFSHORE, DOE 05 Aug 2025)

E

• Early Childhood Teacher - 85 pts (ONSHORE, DOE 1 Sep 2025)
• Economist - 85 pts
• Electrician - 65 pts (OFFSHORE)
• Electronics Engineer - 95 pts (To be verified)
• Engineering Manager - 70 pts (ONSHORE), 85 pts
• Engineering Technologist - 95 pts (To be verified)
• Environmental Research Scientist - 95 pts

F

• Fitter - 85 pts
• Food Technologist - 85 pts, 90 pts (ONSHORE)
• Forester - 85 pts

G

• General Practitioner - 80 pts, 85 pts

H

• Hydrogeologist - 90 pts, 95 pts (ONSHORE)

L

• Landscape Architect - 85 pts
• Life Scientist General - 85 pts (ONSHORE), 95 pts

M

• Management Consultant - 85 pts, 90 pts, 95 pts (ONSHORE, DOE 1 Oct 2025)
• Marine Biologist - 85 pts
• Materials Engineer - 95 pts
• Medical Diagnostic Radiographer - 75 pts (OFFSHORE), 80 pts, 85 pts
• Medical Lab Scientist - 85 pts
• Medical Practitioner - 85 pts
• Medical Practitioner NEC - 90 pts (OFFSHORE)
• Metallurgist - 90 pts
• Mining Engineer - 90 pts
• Multimedia Specialist - 95 pts

N

• Network Planner - 90 pts

O

• Occupational Therapist - 80 pts
• Other Spatial Scientist - 95 pts (ONSHORE)

P

• Painter - 70 pts, 75 pts
• Petroleum Engineer - 85 pts
• Physicist - 95 pts (ONSHORE)
• Physiotherapist - 80 pts, 85 pts
• Plasterer - 65 pts
• Plumber - 70 pts
• Podiatrist - 80 pts
• Psychologist NEC - 80 pts, 85 pts

R

• Registered Nurse (Aged Care) - 80 pts (DOE Aug 2025)
• Registered Nurse (Community Health) - 80 pts (OFFSHORE)
• Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) - 75 pts, 80 pts, 85 pts
• Registered Nurse (Medical) - 75 pts (OFFSHORE, DOE 03 Apr 2025), 85 pts
• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - 75 pts (ONSHORE)
• Registered Nurse (NEC) - 75 pts, 80 pts (EOI 12 Sep 2025)
• Registered Nurse (Paediatric) - 75 pts
• Registered Nurse (Perioperative) - 80 pts, 85 pts

S

• Secondary School Teacher - 75 pts (ONSHORE, DOE 07 Jan 2025), 80 pts (OFFSHORE), 85 pts (ONSHORE, DOE 20 Aug 2025)
• Social Worker - 75 pts, 80 pts, 85 pts, 90 pts
• Solicitor - 85 pts, 90 pts (ONSHORE, DOE 06 Oct 2025)
• Statistician - 85 pts, 90 pts (ONSHORE), 90 pts (OFFSHORE)
• Surveyor - 95 pts

T

• Telecommunication Engineer - 90 pts (DOE Jan 2025), 95 pts
• Tiler - 70 pts

U

• University Lecturer - 90 pts

V

• Valuer - 90 pts
• Veterinarian - 85 pts

W

• Wall and Floor Tiler - 65 pts, 70 pts
• Welder - 85 pts

Analysis: Understanding the Competitive Landscape

The data presented in this report is derived entirely from self-reported invitations following the 13 November 2025 invitation round, as documented on public forums. As such, it represents real-world outcomes for successful applicants but is not an official dataset released by the Department of Home Affairs.

The analytical approach involves categorizing occupations into points-based tiers and professional sectors to evaluate the relative competitiveness and demand for each skilled role. This method allows for a clear comparison across different industries and highlights the varying levels of difficulty in securing an invitation. The analysis also notes distinctions between onshore and offshore invitations where such information was provided in the source data.

Overall Points Distribution: The Competitive Landscape

The minimum points score required for an invitation serves as a primary indicator of the level of competition for any given occupation. A higher points requirement signifies a larger pool of high-calibre applicants relative to the number of invitations issued. Based on the data from the November 2025 round, Australia’s skilled migration landscape can be segmented into four distinct tiers of competitiveness.

Highly Competitive Tier (95-100 Points)

This tier represents the highest level of competition, where only applicants with exceptional profiles—likely including superior English language skills, extensive professional experience, and advanced qualifications—are successful. Occupations in this bracket are in high demand but also attract a significant number of top-tier candidates.

Representative Occupations: Civil Engineer (100 pts), Electronics Engineer (95 pts), Engineering Technologist (95 pts), Materials Engineer (95 pts), and Surveyor (95 pts).

Competitive Tier (85-95 Points)

This tier reflects the standard for a wide range of professional roles and indicates strong, consistent competition. Applicants in these fields must present a robust profile to meet the threshold. Many roles in engineering, technology, finance, and specialised sciences fall into this category.

Representative Occupations: Actuary (90 pts), Chemical Engineer (85-90 pts), Management Consultant (85-95 pts), Solicitor (85-90 pts), and Mining Engineer (90 pts).

Moderately Competitive Tier (75-90 Points)

Primarily populated by healthcare, teaching, and social assistance professionals, this tier suggests a consistent and critical demand for services that is less intensely competitive than the top-tier professional roles. While still requiring a strong application, the points barrier is more attainable for many qualified individuals in these essential fields.

Representative Occupations: Registered Nurse (75-85 pts), Social Worker (75-90 pts), Secondary School Teacher (75-85 pts), Audiologist (75 pts), and Physiotherapist (80-85 pts).

Accessible Tier (65-70 Points)

This tier represents the highest demand relative to the current supply of qualified applicants. Comprising almost exclusively skilled trades, the 65-point threshold—the minimum for eligibility—indicates that these occupations are a high priority for the Australian government. This pathway is the most accessible for candidates with qualifications in these specific trades.

Representative Occupations: Carpenter (65-70 pts), Electrician (65 pts), Plasterer (65 pts), Wall and Floor Tiler (65-70 pts), and Plumber (70 pts).

Sector-Specific Demand Analysis

Breaking down the invitation data by professional field provides targeted insights for applicants, allowing them to benchmark their profiles against the competitive landscape within their specific industry.

Skilled Trades and Construction

Analysis: The Skilled Trades and Construction sector displays a notable split in competitiveness. Foundational construction trades such as Carpenter, Electrician, and Plasterer demonstrate urgent demand, receiving invitations at or near the minimum eligibility score of 65 points. This indicates an accessible pathway for these roles. In contrast, specialized or managerial roles like Boat Builder (90 pts), Welder (85 pts), and Construction Project Manager (85 pts) face much stiffer competition, with points requirements comparable to those in professional service sectors.

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Analysis: The Healthcare and Social Assistance sector demonstrates stable and significant demand. Points requirements for a wide range of professions, including numerous Registered Nurse specialisations, fall consistently within the moderate 75-85 point range. This indicates a persistent need for these professionals across the Australian healthcare system, offering a reliable, albeit competitive, migration pathway.

Engineering and Technology

Analysis: The Engineering and Technology sector is characterized by high levels of competition. The 100-point requirement for Civil Engineers stands out as an exceptionally high benchmark, suggesting an intense volume of highly qualified applicants. Other specializations like Electronics and Materials Engineering also demand a very high score of 95 points. It should be noted that the self-reported invitations for Electronics Engineer and Engineering Technologist are marked as “To be verified,” which reflects the preliminary, unconfirmed nature of some data points. Overall, the data indicates that while demand exists, the supply of skilled applicants is substantial, making it a very competitive field.

Professional, Scientific, and Managerial Services

Analysis: This diverse sector generally requires high points scores, with most occupations falling in the 85-95 point range. Roles like Surveyor, Physicist, and Management Consultant all required 95 points for some applicants. These high thresholds are indicative of a large pool of qualified individuals competing for a limited number of invitations in these white-collar professions, making it one of the most competitive areas for skilled migration.

Strategic Implications for Prospective Applicants

The preceding analysis provides a foundation for strategic decision-making, moving beyond raw data to offer actionable intelligence. For individuals planning their Australian migration journey, this information can be used to gauge competitiveness, set realistic points targets, and identify potential opportunities.

1. The Skilled Trades Pathway

The trades sector presents a dual pathway. While core construction trades like Carpentry and Plastering represent a high-demand, accessible pathway at the 65-70 point level, specialized roles such as Welder and Fitter face competition levels comparable to professional services, requiring scores of 85 points or higher. This distinction is critical for applicant strategy.

2. The Healthcare Sector’s Stability

The moderate 75-85 point range for nurses, therapists, and other allied health professionals signals consistent, ongoing demand. This makes the healthcare sector a reliable, albeit competitive, migration pathway. The breadth of invited specializations, especially within nursing, confirms a systemic need for these skills.

3. The Competitiveness of Professional Roles

In stark contrast to the core trades, the high-point requirements (85-100+) for engineering, technology, and other professional services underscore an intensely competitive environment. Applicants in these fields must focus on maximizing every possible point—through superior English scores, advanced degrees, or extensive professional experience—to have a realistic chance of receiving an invitation.

4. Onshore vs. Offshore Applicants

The data confirms that offshore applicants continue to be successful across a wide range of sectors. While being onshore may offer advantages, invitations were issued to offshore candidates for roles such as Electrician (65 pts), Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (75 pts), Civil Engineering Technician (85 pts), Agricultural Consultant (90 pts), and Statistician (90 pts). This robust evidence demonstrates that the offshore pathway remains viable for competitive applicants globally.

Conclusion

The self-reported data from the 13 November 2025 Subclass 189 invitation round reveals a highly segmented skilled migration landscape in Australia, where demand and competition vary dramatically by occupation and industry. The analysis clearly delineates distinct pathways, each with its own strategic considerations for prospective migrants.

The key market dynamics identified show a pronounced demand for core construction trades, evidenced by the lowest possible points requirements. This is juxtaposed with a stable, ongoing need for healthcare workers at a moderately competitive level, and intense competition within the engineering, technology, and professional services sectors, as well as specialized trades, where only exceptionally high-scoring candidates are successful.

Ultimately, this analysis serves as a critical tool for strategic planning. By aligning their career development, qualifications, and overall migration strategy with the clear demand trends identified in this report, prospective migrants can significantly improve their positioning and enhance their chances of securing an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Australia.

Data source: Self-reported invitations from public forums. Information updated as new invitations are reported.

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