190 Visa timings

[MarkLdownunder]

I am looking at applying offshore for 190 visa. I do not have a positive skills test yet but im planning ahead and would like to understand from someone in the know when is the best time to apply. 

I know there is a limited number of 190 visas per year, what i don't understand is how they are spread out across the year. i.e are they all released around December and run out or get low in march for example or is there a steady stream of them released through out the year and it doesn't matter when you submit the EOI etc? 

[paulhand]

Each state makes its own decisions on timings and generally spread things across the programme year, which runs from July-June. Realistically, this means that most invites will come between August and May as the programme takes a bit of time to wind up and wind down each year. The best time to submit an EOI is as soon as you possibly can!

Edited August 9, 2023 by paulhand

[Marisawright]

4 hours ago, MarkLdownunder said:

are they all released around December and run out or get low in march for example or is there a steady stream of them released through out the year and it doesn't matter when you submit the EOI etc? 

The visa year starts in July.