Visa guide
Australia SkillSelect and Expression of Interest
SkillSelect is the main starting point for skilled migration in Australia. The public rules are invitation-first: you submit an Expression of Interest, declare your background, and wait to see whether an invitation arrives for a relevant visa pathway.
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Australia
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Visa guide
Who should start here
Candidates aiming at the skilled migration system rather than employer sponsorship first.
Profiles that want to review subclass 189, 190, and 491 from the same starting point.
People who need to understand the invitation step before they think about a final visa application.
Checks before you rely on this option
This is not a direct approval flow. Australia’s system expects an Expression of Interest before invitation for these pathways.
A points threshold alone does not guarantee an invitation. Invitation rounds and occupation demand still matter.
Focus on competitiveness, occupation match, and region rules, not only the minimum threshold.
How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
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How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
Check that your occupation and pathway match the public rules for the visa you want, then confirm the current minimum threshold of 65 points on the official EOI guidance.
Prepare the details needed to submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect.
Track invitation behaviour and only treat the EOI as the opening move, not the final step.
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