As 2012 draws to a close, we’d like to provide you with a final update of the events and statistics surrounding Australia’s SkillSelect migration program. This post includes a round-up of the
SkillSelect December 2012 invitation round as well as some other interesting facts and figures.
SkillSelect is the Australian Government’s answer to improved system for the skilled migration stream and was implemented in July of 2012. The benefits of the new skilled migration program will not be seen immediately. However as time progresses and the database of potential skilled migrants grows, SkillSelect should provide employers and State and Territory sponsors with a far more dynamic method for seeking out suitable candidates to fill the roles where shortages are present.
In it’s current form, candidates who score highly in the points test are favoured over those who score in the lower range of current pass mark, which stands at 60 points. This means that highly skilled workers are far more likely to be selected for an invitation. This is beneficial for the economy and for the Australian workforce as a whole as highly skilled workers are generally more likely to find employment in their nominated occupation.
The automated invitation rounds for December 2012 have been successfully completed. Details are listed in the tables below:
Invitation Round (3rd December)
| Visa Subclass | Maximum Invitations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189) | 1400 |
| Skilled Regional (Family) Sponsored (subclass 489) | 100 |
Invitation Round (17th December)
| Visa Subclass | Maximum Invitations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189) | 1400 |
| Skilled Regional (Family) Sponsored (subclass 489) | 100 |