How many points do I need to get an invitation for the Subclass 189 visa?

The 65-point threshold is the minimum to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), but it is not enough to receive an invitation in practice. Invitation scores in recent rounds have ranged from 70 to 90+ points, depending on your nominated occupation. High-demand occupations (engineers, nurses, tech professionals) have seen higher invitation scores, while some occupations receive invitations at lower scores. The safest approach is to aim for 80+ points if possible. Use our [Points Calculator](/tools/points-calculator) to estimate your score, then speak to a MARA-registered migration agent about your specific occupation's historical invitation data.