Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Medical Laboratory Scientist· ANZSCO 234611
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 · ~15 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–90 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 190
invited at 95 pts on 26 March 2026
unchanged from previous round · 6 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 491
invited at 85 pts on 10 December 2025
unchanged from previous round · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
173
Ahead
about 4 months
85
Points
68
Ahead
about 2 months
90
Points
17
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
1
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)
95
Unchanged
Last Invited
26 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
10
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≤ May 26
If 20 invited
85≤ Oct 25
If 50 invited
85≤ Mar 26
If 100 invited
80≤ Jan 26
If 200 invited
75≤ Oct 25
If 500 invited
70≤ May 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (667)
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
2,975
MoM Change
+357 (13.6%)
Peak Month
May 26 (2,975)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
58
MoM Change
-3 (-4.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 24 (306)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 2,975 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 95+ pts
195
Below Cutoff
2,779
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
2,975
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
515
Likelyⓘ
~5.9 yr ~ ~5.9 yr
May 2032~5.9 yr
May 2032Likely
May 2032~5.9 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 · Medical Laboratory Scientists (2346xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
13
Remaining for 189
487
Spots left (FY)
450 – 456
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Medical Laboratory Scientist
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Medical Laboratory Scientist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Medical Laboratory Scientist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
10 rounds so far in FY25-26. Medical Laboratory Scientist has been included in 10 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 28 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 16 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
30
community-reported invitations, spanning 8 onshore and 22 offshore.
Median pts
80
Most common
80(12×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
27%onshore
Salary
2 of 30 disclosed · median ≈ $78k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Single640%
Skilled Partner427%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 85 | — | — | in_state | |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰74000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 26–31 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰78000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 78–142 | — | — | |
| 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 | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 28–36 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 10–12 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~12Est. | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 491 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~11Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~51Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~17Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
- 190VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- in_state
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰74000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~15Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰78000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~10Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- ~22Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- 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
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- 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
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- ~12Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~8Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~12Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~11Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~51Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~17Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
382EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
33(9%)
27M Trend
↑ 4638%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
473EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
40(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 5725%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
281EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
24(9%)
27M Trend
↑ 3843%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
420EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
28(7%)
27M Trend
↑ 13700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
389EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
41(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 4663%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
146EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
11(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 4767%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
203EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
11(5%)
27M Trend
↑ 6300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
230EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
19(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 7233%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.