Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 90 pts on 21 February 2025
unchanged from previous round · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25
invited at 75 pts on 26 February 2025
1 round so far in FY24-25
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
Latest Points (491)
75
Last Invited
26 February 2025
Subclass 491
FY24-25 Rounds
3
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Stable
Points steady over recent rounds
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Manufacturer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
335
MoM Change
+14 (4.4%)
Peak Month
May 26 (335)
Invitation Trends
Aug 24 – May 26
Latest
45
MoM Change
+1 (2.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (45)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 335 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
149
Below Cutoff
186
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
In Queue
335
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
61
Likelyⓘ
~4.3 yr ~ ~9.3 yr
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Manufacturer
Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
3 rounds so far in FY24-25. Manufacturer has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 data points
Points Summary
Highest
90
Lowest
75
Average
85
Across 3 federal rounds
community-reported invitations, spanning 0 onshore and 3 offshore.
Median pts
90
Most common
90(2×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Salary
Disclosed by 0 of 3 contributors
No salary self-reports for this scope.
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Not enough self-reports
English
Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).
NAATI / CCL
Credentialled community language points.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2025 | 491 | SACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
99EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
36(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 2567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
76EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
35(46%)
27M Trend
↑ 1675%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
59EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
10(17%)
27M Trend
↑ 4100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
107EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
44(41%)
27M Trend
↑ 2833%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
24EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
8(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
3(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 1500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
5(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
21EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
9(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 1800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.