189 Visa Invitation Round 15 October 2026 Reported by RACC Clients
Last Updated: 15 October 2026
Disclaimer
This page is not official SkillSelect data. It lists invitations received by RACC clients in the 189 visa invitation round on 15 October 2026.
The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published the official results for this round. The total number of invitations, the tie-break date and the minimum points for each occupation are not included here.
We will update this page when the official data is released. Official results will appear on the SkillSelect invitation rounds page.
Quick Summary
Item | Details |
Visa | Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) |
Round date | 15 October 2026 |
Data source | Invitations received by RACC clients |
Official SkillSelect data | Not yet published |
Invitations seen by RACC | 27 |
Occupations seen | 18 |
Points range seen | 75 to 95 |
Visa application deadline on invitations | 14 December 2026 |
State sponsorship required | No |
Invitations Seen by RACC Clients
RACC clients received 27 invitations across 18 occupations.
The points below are the indicative points score shown on each invitation. They are individual scores, not the minimum points for the occupation.
Occupation | Invitations seen | Points seen |
Chemical Engineer | 1 | 95 |
Microbiologist | 1 | 95 |
Biotechnologist | 1 | 90 |
Multimedia Specialist | 1 | 90 |
Secondary School Teacher | 1 | 90 |
Social Worker | 1 | 90 |
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 1 | 90 |
Architect | 1 | 85 |
Actuary | 1 | 85 |
Food Technologist | 1 | 85 |
Economist | 4 | 80 (1), 75 (3) |
Environmental Consultant | 2 | 80 (1), 75 (1) |
Speech Pathologist | 1 | 80 |
Registered Nurse (Medical) | 4 | 75 |
Registered Nurses nec | 3 | 75 |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 1 | 75 |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 1 | 75 |
Solicitor | 1 | 75 |
nec = not elsewhere classified.
If an occupation is not in this table, it may still have been invited. It only means no RACC client reported it to us.
Visa Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Every invitation we saw shows 14 December 2026 as the last day to lodge the visa application.
That is 60 days after the round date of 15 October 2026. It matches the 60-day period in the Home Affairs EOI guidance.
The application is lodged online through ImmiAccount
The deadline is fixed on the invitation
If you do not lodge by that date, the invitation lapses
Key Observations from the RACC Data
This is a small sample. It shows who RACC clients saw invited, not how the whole round went.
Registered Nurse occupations made up 9 of the 27 invitations. All 9 were at 75 points.
Economist had the most invitations after nursing, with 4 invitations between 75 and 80 points.
The highest points seen were 95, for a Chemical Engineer and a Microbiologist.
Five occupations were invited at 90 points: Biotechnologist, Multimedia Specialist, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker and Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher.
Three occupations appear below their minimum in the 189 invitation round on 4 June 2026.
Economist: 75 points seen, compared with a 4 June minimum of 80
Environmental Consultant: 75 points seen, compared with 80
Solicitor: 75 points seen, compared with 80
Key takeaway: minimum points can change from round to round. Wait for the official Home Affairs results before treating any figure on this page as a cut-off.
Received a 189 Visa Invitation? What to Do Next
An invitation is an important step, but it is not a visa grant. You still need to lodge a complete application with evidence.
After receiving an invitation, you should:
Check that the details on the invitation are correct
Keep your EOI information accurate
Prepare your skills assessment, English test results, employment evidence and qualification documents
Confirm that every point you claimed is supported by evidence
Lodge the application before 14 December 2026 if you were invited in this round
Start gathering documents early. Missing or unclear evidence is a common cause of delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official 189 invitation round result?
No. This page lists invitations received by RACC clients. The official results come from the Department of Home Affairs and have not been published yet.
When was the 189 invitation round in October 2026?
The round took place on 15 October 2026.
How many invitations were issued on 15 October 2026?
The official number has not been published. RACC saw 27 invitations from its own clients, which is only a small part of the round.
What is the lowest points score invited in this round?
The official minimum points for each occupation are not available yet. The lowest score among RACC clients was 75 points, but that is an individual score, not a cut-off.
My occupation is not listed. Was it invited?
Not necessarily. It only means no RACC client reported an invitation for it. Check the official results once they are published.
What is the deadline to lodge after this round?
The invitations we saw show 14 December 2026 as the last day to lodge.
Does the 189 visa need state sponsorship?
No. The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is points-tested and does not need a state or territory nomination.
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