- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰85000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Engineering Technologist
As at September 2026, Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914) has 5,927 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1,377 at 85+ points), 10,068 in 190 and 12,057 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 7 November 2024; none in the 3 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 90 points (19 May 2026) and 491 at 85 points (2 March 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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This occupation is highly competitive
Most applicants need a state-nomination strategy or 482/186 employer sponsorship — a registered migration agent can build one.
Latest Engineering Technologist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~205 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
Stable90pts
19 May 2026
Unchanged · 13 rounds so far this FY
85–105 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↑ Rising85pts
2 Mar 2026 · ~2 invited
Down from 95 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 7 occupations in Other Engineering Professionals, not just Engineering Technologist
500est. ceiling0est. 189 places
Who shares these places · 7 occupationsEngineering Technologist used ~0
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | In pool |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologist233914THIS | 0 | 5,811 |
| Engineering Professionals (nec)233999 | 0 | 1,335 |
| Biomedical Engineer233913 | 0 | 523 |
| Environmental Engineer233915 | 0 | 437 |
| Aeronautical Engineer233911 | 0 | 402 |
| Agricultural Engineer233912 | 0 | 146 |
| Naval Architect233916 | 0 | 44 |
| 2339 total | 0 | 8,698 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 0 remaining · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026 · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
How this occupation ranks
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
402 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 FY
▼ Falling · invites per round
Is 65–95 points enough for Engineering Technologist?
Can I get invited for Engineering Technologist with my points?
189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Engineering Technologist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
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189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 24 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5,811 | 1,340 | 0 | 100DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 100DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 100DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 95DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 95DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 90DOE ≤ June 26 | 85DOE ≤ Feb 26 |
Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,180
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
0
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 52 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Engineering Technologist
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Engineering Technologist are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.
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Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Engineering Technologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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15 rounds so far in FY25-26. Engineering Technologist has been invited in 15 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
A profile of the invited
Engineering Technologist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Engineering Technologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 28,052 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
5,935
Below Cutoff
22,103
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
28,052
MoM Change
-386 (-1.4%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (30,222)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
28,052
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
1,213
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
413
MoM Change
-34 (-7.6%)
Peak Month
Dec 24 (811)
Engineering Technologist round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰85000 | onshore | |
| 1 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰96000 | onshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰73000 | onshore | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰93000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 105 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰140000 | offshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰49000 | onshore | |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 75 | — | 💰195000 | onshore | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 172–274 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 190 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 105–128 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 491 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 491 | TASCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 96–120 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 491 | TASCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~478Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~160Est. | — | — |
- 190VICCommunity90··
- 190VICCommunity90
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- 💰96000
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- 💰100000
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- 💰73000
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·· - 190SACommunity85
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- 💰93000
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·· - 190VICCommunity105
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- 💰120000
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·· - 190VICCommunity90
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- 💰140000
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·· - 491VICCommunity95
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- 💰49000
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·· - 190SACommunity90
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- 💰70000
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·· - 190VICCommunity75
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- 💰195000
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·· - 190SACommunity90
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- 💰70000
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- 💰100000
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·· - 190NSWCommunity95
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- 💰100000
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·· - 190NSWCommunity95
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·· - 190NSWCommunity90
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·· - 190NSWCommunity95
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·· - 190TASCommunity65
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·· - 190TASCommunity75
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- 💰20000
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- 💰20000
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·· - 190NSWCommunity85
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·· - 190NSWCommunity100
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·· - 189Federal85
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- 172–274
- Salary
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·· - 189FederalCommunity95
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·· - 189FederalCommunity90
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·· - 189FederalCommunity95
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·· - 189FederalCommunity90
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- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity95
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·· - 190VICCommunity95
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- 💰100000
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·· - 190VICCommunity85
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·· - 190SACommunity75
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·· - 190SACommunity90
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·· - 190TASCommunity65
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·· - 491VICCommunity95
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·· - 189Federal90
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- 105–128
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·· - 491VICCommunity100
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·· - 190SACommunity90
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·· - 491TASCommunity65
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- 96–120
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·· - 190VICCommunity85
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·· - 189Federal85
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- ~478Est.
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Engineering Technologist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Engineering Technologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
5,368EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1,423(27%)
31M Trend
↑ 1218%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
4,615EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1,102(24%)
31M Trend
↑ 1087%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2,017EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
397(20%)
31M Trend
↑ 1205%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3,265EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
610(19%)
31M Trend
↑ 1802%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
4,741EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1,291(27%)
31M Trend
↑ 1959%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,707EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
287(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 1542%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,317EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
213(16%)
31M Trend
↑ 1616%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,973EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
385(20%)
31M Trend
↑ 1419%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
Engineering Technologist visa grants
How many Engineering Technologist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 861 skilled visas went to Engineering Technologist main applicants, the 14th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 326) and regional state nomination (491: 271), while 189 fell to 82.
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 861 | −19% | ||
38% | 326 | +3% | |
31% | 271 | −25% | |
21% | 182 | +56% | |
10% | 82 | −69% | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 6 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 103 in 2019-20). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 824 | 22 | 58 | 32 | 706 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | 763 | 17 | 127 | 33 | 582 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | 691 | 18 | 242 | 31 | 398 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 558 | 30 | 158 | 96 | 272 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 755 | 58 | 469 | 135 | 90 | 3 |
| 2020-21 | 489 | 73 | 258 | 123 | 34 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 344 | 101 | 119 | 111 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 765 | 106 | 308 | 174 | 177 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1,059 | 117 | 315 | 361 | 266 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 861 | 182 | 326 | 271 | 82 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Engineering Technologist 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1VICMore than usual38% · usually 27%124
- 2NSWAbout usual19% · usually 23%61
- 3WAAbout usual17% · usually 16%54
- 4ACTAbout usual9.5% · usually 7.7%31
- 5TASAbout usual7.4% · usually 7.9%24
- 6SALess than usual5.8% · usually 8.9%19
- 7QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare9
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India47.7%
- 2China13.2%
- 3Pakistan9.0%
- 4Sri Lanka3.9%
- 5Iran2.6%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
Common questions about Engineering Technologist
What points do you need for Engineering Technologist subclass 189?
Engineering Technologist was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 85 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Technologist in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the Engineering Technologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Engineering Technologist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Engineering Technologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Engineering Technologist was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 4 of 5, 85 points in 3 of 5, 80 points in 1 of 5, 75 points in 1 of 5, 70 points in 1 of 5. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Technologist in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Engineering Technologist?
For Engineering Technologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (19 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (2 March 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Engineering Technologist?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Engineering Technologist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Engineering Technologist for 190/491?
Engineering Technologist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Engineering Technologist invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Engineering Technologist invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 10 round dates and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (NSW, SA, VIC; 75–105 points).
How many Engineering Technologist visas were granted in 2024-25?
861 main applicants: 326 through 190, 271 through 491, 182 through 186 and 82 through 189.
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Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.