Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Architect· ANZSCO 232111
MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 85 pts on 13 November 2025
down from 90 pts · ~61 invitations issued · cut-off range 70–90 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 190
invited at 85 pts on 21 April 2026
down from 95 pts · 6 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 491
invited at 90 pts on 6 June 2025
unchanged from previous round · 3 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
413
Ahead
about 10 months
85
Points
208
Ahead
about 5 months
90
Points
45
Ahead
about 1 month
95
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
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 (190)
85
Down from 95
Last Invited
21 April 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
8
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90≤ Oct 25
If 20 invited
90≤ Jan 26
If 50 invited
85≤ Sept 25
If 100 invited
85≤ Jan 26
If 200 invited
85≤ May 26
If 500 invited
75≤ Dec 25
If 1000 invited
65≤ Jan 26
Or calculate a custom number
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
3,793
MoM Change
+37 (1.0%)
Peak Month
May 26 (3,793)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
243
MoM Change
-67 (-21.6%)
Peak Month
Nov 24 (1,064)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 3,793 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
1,405
Below Cutoff
2,388
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
3,793
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
2,376
Likelyⓘ
~7.6 yr ~ ~7.6 yr
Jan 2034~7.6 yr
Jan 2034Likely
Jan 2034~7.6 yr
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Architects and Landscape Architects (2321xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
279
Remaining for 189
221
Spots left (FY)
69 – 92
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Architect
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Architect. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Architect remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
8 rounds so far in FY25-26. Architect has been included in 8 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 24 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 8 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
44
community-reported invitations, spanning 30 onshore and 14 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(17×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
68%onshore
Salary
4 of 44 disclosed · median ≈ $80k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Single427%
Skilled Partner640%
Partner English533%
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.
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | in_state | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 89–104 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 16–19 | — | — | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 201–367 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 394–510 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 258–322 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~215Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~72Est. | — | — |
- 190WACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- in_state
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~61Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~42Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491VICCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- ~92Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491WACommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- ~49Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰70000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~33Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~215Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~72Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
766EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
331(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 875%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
730EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
315(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 952%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
229EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
92(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 630%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
324EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
146(45%)
27M Trend
↑ 941%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
894EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
373(42%)
27M Trend
↑ 1147%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
108EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
38(35%)
27M Trend
↑ 685%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
72EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
26(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 967%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
141EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
55(39%)
27M Trend
↑ 713%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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