21/08/2025
189 Visa Invitation Round β Todayβs Update
If you are studying a bachelor or masterβs degree and planning to switch later to early childhood or a trade course just for PR β donβt make this mistake.
The best way is to continue in your own field of study. Thatβs where you can earn the most points and reach PR more easily β maybe today, maybe tomorrow, but surely. See how most people are rushing into childhood and trade courses β thatβs why the competition is getting harder and harder. Everyone should be careful.
Medical & Health Occupations
β’ Audiologist β 80 pts; onshore
β’ General Practitioner β 80, 85 pts
β’ Medical Practitioner β 80 pts
β’ Midwife β 80 pts
β’ Physiotherapist β 80 pts
β’ Podiatrist β 80 pts
β’ Speech Pathologist β 80 pts
β’ Registered Nurse (Community Health) β 85 pts
β’ Registered Nurse (Medical) β 80 pts
β’ Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) β 80 pts
β’ Registered Nurse (NEC) β 80, 85, 90 pts
β’ Registered Nurse (Perioperative) β 80 pts
Education Occupations
β’ Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) β 85 pts (EOI date of effect 15/07/2025)
β’ Secondary School Teacher β 85 pts
β’ Special Needs Teacher β 85 pts
β’ University Lecturer β 90, 95 pts
Science & Research Occupations
β’ Actuary β 90 pts
β’ Chemist β 90 pts
β’ Environmental Research Scientist β 100 pts; onshore
β’ Life Scientist β 100 pts
β’ Materials Engineer β 100 pts
β’ Physicist β 95, 100 pts
β’ Statistician β 90 pts
Engineering & Technical Occupations
β’ Architect β 90 pts
β’ Chemical Engineer β 90, 100 pts
β’ Civil Engineering Draftsperson β 90, 95 pts
β’ Construction Project Manager β 90 pts
β’ Food Technologist β 95 pts
β’ Management Consultant β 90 pts
Trades & Skilled Occupations
β’ Bricklayer β 65 pts
β’ Carpenter β 70; 75 pts
β’ Electrician (General) β 65 pts
β’ Painter β 75 pts
β’ Painting and Decorating (332211) β 85 pts
β’ Solid Plasterer β 65 pts
β’ Wall and Floor Tiler β 95 pts (Highest point)
Legal & Social Occupations
β’ Social Worker β 90 pts
β’ Solicitor β 90 pts