Invitation rounds will be held twice a month. The maximum numbers of invitations to be issued in the February 2017 invitation rounds are as follows:
1 February 2017
| Visa subclass | Maximum number |
|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 1600 |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 200 |
15 February 2017
| Visa subclass | Maximum number |
|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) | 1600 |
| Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 200 |
Note: This will not have any impact on state or territory government nominations for subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) (state or territory nominated) visas. Nominations for these visas will continue as normal.
During the December/January period, there might be a delay in providing updated round information.