Invitation rounds will be held thrice a month. The maximum numbers of invitations to be issued in the September 2016 invitation rounds are as follows:
1 September 2016
| Visa subclass | Maximum number |
|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 1400 |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 100 |
14 September 2016
| Visa subclass | Maximum number |
|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 1400 |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 150 |
28 September 2016
| Visa subclass | Maximum number |
|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 1400 |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 150 |
Note: This will not have any impact on state or territory government nominations for subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) (state or territory nominated) visas and nominations for these visas can continue as normal.