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Hi everyone,
I'm seeking some advice or insights from anyone familiar with the current trends for the 189 Skilled Independent visa invitations.
I have submitted an EOI as a Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411) with 85 points, and my points were updated on 15 August 2025. I noticed that there was an invitation round in August, but unfortunately, I didn't receive an invite.
From what I understand, it's possible that my EOI wasn't considered due to the cutoff date being earlier than when my EOI was last updated. I'm now wondering what my chances are for the next invitation round, assuming one happens in the coming months.
If anyone has insights into the following, I’d greatly appreciate it:
What was the cutoff date for the last round?
Are EOIs with 85 points currently competitive for this occupation?
Any trends or estimates on how long the wait might be?
Thanks in advance for your help and best of luck to everyone waiting for an invite!
By the grace of Almighty, got my 189 visa grant. Timeline as below: Invite: 07-11-2024 Application Lodged: 01-12-2024 Medical: 06-01-2025 Visa Grant: 29-08-2025 No s56, No Commencement email, Direct grant
A huge shoutout to @gregormendel and his team. You guys are awesome and the support we are getting from you people is unmatchable. Thank you for bearing with us.
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@gregormendel: I have recently paid 2022/23 tax early this year. I have tax to be paid total for combined 2023/24 like 4150 AUD. My tax agent told me I have statements and if immigration asks me about it he told me to tell them to contact him, he told me tick 'No' in From 80. My temporary graduate visa expired last October and I returned to my country I got a 189 invitation in my country. Will I be given an opportunity to explain this by immigration or is it either direct grant or refusal? Tax agent told me not to lodge as I am not in Australia and working, also I do not have much money to pay taxes.
@gregormendel I was wondering how fo you think the processing times might work for 190. Do you recon the 25 months is what we should be looking at as per the immi processing times posted this month? I am quite confused as it was 18 months for 90% last month and now it moved to 25 😳. Im a dec 23 lodger so wonder if I should assume Jan/ Feb next year for grant now or is it just temporary statistics you think? Thanks!
Looking to find out if there have been any recent invitations issued for the 271299 occupation code (Judicial and other legal professionals NEC). Specifically interested in:
Whether invitations have been issued recently under this category
If visas were granted following those invitations
The points score at which invitations were issued
When the last time this occupation was invited, according to available information
Any updates or insights from those familiar with the process would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Dear @gregormendel, I just wanted a quick input from you. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated as always. I am just curious to ask that should I upload form 80 upfront? I am asking this because I updated my residential address in Immi account in July 2025. What are the chances that I will receive s56 from the department for form 80 now? My application is still in "Received" state and I am expecting direct grant.
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@biotechy I wanted to ask if the 189 visa allocations were already exhausted till the June end which was 336 more than projected then why the grants still happening in July and August, without the allocation of year 2025-26? and if these are backlogs than why the processing is so slow that only the onshore and priority occupations are granted visa from December lodgers ? Kindly clarify if possible. Thanks
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Hi guys,
Below the classic answer from DHA after submitting my complaint about processing times for my visa application (sent the complaint on the 30th July):
Dear Mr X
The Department of Home Affairs has received your feedback on 30 July 2025. Feedback on our processes and services is important and we thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Your application is within our published processing times. We cannot provide any updates on your application’s progress. If you have lodged your application online, you can check the status of your application through ImmiAccount.
You may find the following information helpful:
Processing times
You can view current processing times on the following pages of the Department’s website; visa processing times. Information on visa and citizenship processing times is updated often as new data is available. You should check regularly to ensure you remain aware of the current processing times.
This information is only an indication of how long your application may take to process and does not guarantee that your application will be processed within the specified time frame.
Circumstances that affect processing times
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
· whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
· how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information (remember to check your junk folder, as our correspondence may auto-filter into spam)
· how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
· for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program
We have now referred your feedback to the relevant business area and closed this case. While no further response has been requested, business areas may provide additional comment at their discretion.
We hope this information has been helpful to you.
Yours sincerely
Jacob
Global Feedback Unit Department of Home Affairs
26 August 2025
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