What is SkillSelect Date of Effect for an Expression of Interest (EOI) ?

SkillSelect uses Date of Effect to rank EOIs with equal points score.

It applies to Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visas and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas in the Family Sponsored stream.

SkillSelect records the time and date you submitted your expression of interest. When you first submit your EOI, your date of effect is the date you submitted it.

Every time your points score changes, your date of effect is updated. For example, if you improve your English score after submitting your EOI, you can update SkillSelect to claim more points. Once you update your EOI, your date of effect will change to the time and your points score changed.

If you are seeking State nomination under the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas, SkillSelect will show the date of effect to the States you are seeking nominations. However, states are not obliged to follow it when deciding whom to nominate.