During 2015-16 the following numbers of invitations have been issued:
Invitations issued during 2015-16:
The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas. Separate results for these visa subclasses are provided monthly.
Invitations issued during 2015-16:
| Visa subclass | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled - Independent (subclass 189) |
2,300
|
2,300
|
2,300
|
2,000
|
2,300
|
1,400
|
4,800
|
3,200
|
2,600
|
2,200
|
2,435
|
565
|
29,560
|
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) |
80
|
80
|
80
|
40
|
40
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
5
|
385
|
Total |
2,380
|
2,380
|
2,380
|
2,040
|
2,340
|
1,410
|
4,810
|
3,210
|
2,610
|
2,210
|
2,910
|
570
|
29,945
|
The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas. Separate results for these visa subclasses are provided monthly.
