Life Scientist (nec)

ANZSCO 234599MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Life Scientist (nec) (ANZSCO 234599) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 95 points (1 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

85pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~6 invited

Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

95pts

1 May 2026

1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

Stable

85pts

8 Dec 2022

Up from 70 · 1 round so far this FY

70–95 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
46
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
36
Ahead
about 1 month
90
Points
21
Ahead
about 1 month
95
Points
7
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.

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189 Invitation Predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Life Scientist (nec) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

90DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 20 invited

90DOE ≤ May 26

If 50 invited

75DOE ≤ Sept 25

If 100 invited

All invited (92)

If 200 invited

All invited (92)

If 500 invited

All invited (92)

If 1000 invited

All invited (92)

Or calculate a custom number

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 258514–1626–31085DOE ≤ Mar 2685DOE ≤ Apr 26923632390DOE ≤ Nov 2590DOE ≤ May 2675DOE ≤ Sept 25All invited (92)All invited (92)All invited (92)All invited (92)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Life Scientists (2345xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

177

Remaining for 189

323

Spots left (FY)

Exhausted

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 11 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 10 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for Life Scientist (nec)

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Life Scientist (nec). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Life Scientist (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Life Scientist (nec) has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

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A profile of the invited

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EOI data

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 358 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 95+ pts

66

Below Cutoff

292

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

358

MoM Change

-7 (-1.9%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (365)

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

358

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

102

Likelyⓘ

~9 mo ~ ~9 mo

Mar 2027~9 mo
Mar 2027Likely
Mar 2027~9 mo
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.

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

23

MoM Change

-4 (-14.8%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (70)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    26–31
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    14–16
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    5–9
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    2–3
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    4–5
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~20Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~7Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190 / 491 state nominations

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

50EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

9(18%)

27M Trend

↑ 1100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

89EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

18(20%)

27M Trend

↑ 4050%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

42EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

15(36%)

27M Trend

↑ 850%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

61EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

9(15%)

27M Trend

↑ 2700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

39EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

6(15%)

27M Trend

↑ 3800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

19EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

3(16%)

27M Trend

↑ 1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

15EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

2(13%)

27M Trend

↑ 1300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

36EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

3(8%)

27M Trend

↑ 2800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Life Scientist (nec) subclass 189?

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Life Scientist (nec) were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Life Scientist (nec) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Life Scientist (nec) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Life Scientist (nec)?

For Life Scientist (nec): subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (1 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).

Which states nominate Life Scientist (nec) for 190/491?

Life Scientist (nec) has state-nomination activity in: QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How long is the wait for Life Scientist (nec) at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Life Scientist (nec) is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Life Scientist (nec) at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Life Scientist (nec) is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Life Scientist (nec) at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Life Scientist (nec) is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Life Scientist (nec) at 95 points (subclass 189)?

At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Life Scientist (nec) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Life Scientist (nec) invitation rounds held?

Life Scientist (nec) has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

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