Maximise Your Points.
Get Invited.
Expression of Interest strategy, points test optimisation, skills assessments, and state nomination — Nilesh Nandan has helped thousands of skilled workers secure invitations to apply for Australian permanent residency.
The minimum points score to submit an EOI. Actual invitation cut-offs are typically 80–90+ points for popular occupations.
SkillSelect invitation rounds are typically issued fortnightly. The cut-off score varies by round, occupation, and visa subclass.
An EOI remains in the pool for 2 years. You can update it at any time to reflect improved scores or changed circumstances.
A positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority is required before you can submit an EOI for most occupations.
SkillSelect and skilled migration services
Professional preparation and lodgement of your Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. Maximise your points score and invitation chances.
Detailed analysis of your points score with strategies to maximise your total. Advice on age, English, qualifications, and experience claims.
Guidance on skills assessment applications through the correct assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Expert advice on which occupation lists your role falls under and the visa pathways available for your nominated occupation.
Strategic advice on improving your chances of receiving an invitation, including timing, occupation selection, and state nomination.
Advice on state and territory nomination pathways including subclass 190 and 491, eligibility criteria, and application preparation.
Independent skilled migration without employer or state sponsorship. Points-tested pathway for skilled workers.
State-nominated skilled migration pathway with additional 5 points. Requires commitment to live in the nominating state.
Regional skilled migration pathway with state or family sponsorship. Live and work in regional Australia.
Where do your points come from?
The points test rewards age, English language proficiency, skilled employment experience, qualifications, and other factors. Understanding which categories you can improve — and by how much — is the foundation of an effective EOI strategy.
27 years of immigration law experience
Nilesh Nandan is a practising solicitor admitted to the High Court of Australia. He has been practising immigration law since 1999 — 27 years of experience across all skilled migration pathways, including the points test system since its introduction.
He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Laws, and Master of Business Administration, and is a Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia (FMIA).
Common questions about EOIs and SkillSelect
What is an Expression of Interest (EOI)?
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a profile submitted through SkillSelect, the Australian Government's online system for managing skilled migration applications. You submit an EOI to indicate your interest in applying for a skilled visa. The Department of Home Affairs then issues invitations to apply based on your points score and the available invitation places.
How are SkillSelect invitations issued?
Invitations are issued in rounds, typically every two weeks. In each round, the Department invites the highest-scoring EOIs in each visa subclass and occupation. The cut-off score varies by round and occupation. If you do not receive an invitation, your EOI remains in the pool for future rounds.
What is the minimum points score for a skilled visa?
The minimum points score to submit an EOI is 65 points. However, the actual cut-off score for receiving an invitation is almost always higher — often 80 to 90 points or more for popular occupations. Nilesh Nandan can advise you on realistic invitation prospects based on your current score and occupation.
How long does an EOI remain valid?
An EOI is valid for 2 years from the date it is submitted. If you do not receive an invitation within 2 years, your EOI expires and you will need to submit a new one. You can update your EOI at any time to reflect changes in your circumstances.
Can I submit an EOI without a skills assessment?
In most cases, no. A positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority is required before you can submit an EOI. The assessing authority depends on your nominated occupation. Nilesh Nandan can advise you on the correct assessing authority and assist with the skills assessment application.
Get your EOI strategy right
before the next invitation round.
A $97 consultation with Nilesh Nandan will give you a clear picture of your points score, your invitation prospects, and the steps you need to take to maximise your chances.
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