SMC EOI selection numbers

The latest selection of successful EOIs for the Skilled Migrant category was 486 applications. (12/10/2016)

This is nearly 1/2 of the number of ITAs before the big changes in Residence policy 

With the recent changes, nothing under 160 points has a chance to be selected, so this really clearly shows that around half of the previous EOI submissions were between 100~159 points. Selection statistics also show that a number of applications that seemd to have enough points were not selected, indicating problems with the application.

The causes of unsuccessful EOI submissions are most likely where an applicant claims points for things that are not possible, like claiming points for qualifications that don't match the work experience, or work experience that is not in a comparable labour market, etc.