The highly anticipated Subclass 189 invitation round June 2026 is officially confirmed! The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the next invitation round for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) will take place on 4 June 2026.
If you are hoping to secure an invitation for Australian permanent residency, the clock is ticking. Here is everything you need to know to prepare, along with a recap of the most recent invitation trends.
Before the upcoming round, it is absolutely crucial to ensure your SkillSelect expression of interest (EOI) is completely up to date. You must log in and check that:
Providing inaccurate information on your EOI can lead to severe consequences, including a visa refusal and loss of heavy application fees if you are invited and cannot legally prove the points you claimed.
With the date officially set for 4 June 2026, applicants must act immediately.
It is important to note that simply submitting a profile does not guarantee an invite—accuracy, high points, and targeted occupations are key.
To understand what to expect in the upcoming round, it helps to look at recent Subclass 189 visa updates and past round results. The most recent major invitation round took place on 13 November 2025.
During that massive round, the Department issued an incredible 10,000 invitations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), with a tie-break date of November 2025.
Alongside the 189 visa, the Department also periodically issues Subclass 491 Family Sponsored invitations.
In the previous November 2025 round, 300 invitations were issued under the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored stream, with a tie-break date of October 2025. While the upcoming 4 June 2026 announcement specifically highlighted the 189 visa, candidates waiting for a 491 Family Sponsored invite should also ensure their EOIs are perfectly updated, as these selections often run concurrently.
With the Subclass 189 invitation round June 2026 just days away, now is the time for a professional review of your profile.
Contact our registered migration agents today! We can audit your points, review your SkillSelect EOI for errors, and ensure you are in the strongest possible position to receive that life-changing invitation.
