02/09/2026
AUSTRALIA SKILLED MIGRATION 189 VISA | SEPTEMBER 2026 ๐ฆ๐บ
Predicting the Next Invitation Round, Which Occupations Could Be Competitive?
With the next Subclass 189 invitation round expected in September 2026, many applicants are wondering:
๐ How many points might be enough?
๐ Which sectors could have better chances?
๐ Is 65, 75, 85 or 95 points competitive?
Based on current trends, here are our estimated competitive point ranges:
๐จ Trades: 65โ75+
๐ฅ Healthcare: 75โ85+
๐ Education: 75โ85+
๐๏ธ Construction & Engineering: 80โ95+
๐ค Social Services: 75โ85+
โ ๏ธ Please note: These are predictions, not official cut-offs. Actual invitation points can vary significantly depending on occupation, applicant numbers, priority areas and available places.
Your occupation matters just as much as your total points.
๐ฌ Comment your occupation + total points below and letโs discuss how competitive your profile may be for the next 189 round.
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