Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Fitter (General)· ANZSCO 323211
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
up from 65 pts · ~33 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–85 over the past 3 rounds · 1 round so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 190
invited at 75 pts on 28 May 2026
unchanged from previous round · 4 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 491
invited at 75 pts on 23 May 2025
unchanged from previous round · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend rising
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
28
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
11
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
2
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)
75
Unchanged
Last Invited
28 May 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
5
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
85≤ May 26
If 20 invited
80≤ Jan 26
If 50 invited
75≤ Jan 26
If 100 invited
70≤ Jan 26
If 200 invited
60≤ June 25
If 500 invited
All invited (321)
If 1000 invited
All invited (321)
Or calculate a custom number
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
2,298
MoM Change
-27 (-1.2%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (2,390)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
131
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (200)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 2,298 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 75+ pts
812
Below Cutoff
1,480
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
2,298
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
309
Likelyⓘ
~22 mo ~ ~22 mo
Apr 2028~22 mo
Apr 2028Likely
Apr 2028~22 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.
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)
Ceiling
1,244
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
371
Remaining for 189
873
Spots left (FY)
862 – 863
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Fitter (General)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Fitter (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Fitter (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Fitter (General) has been included in 5 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 · 4 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
20
community-reported invitations, spanning 7 onshore and 13 offshore.
Median pts
70
Most common
65(7×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
35%onshore
Salary
7 of 20 disclosed · median ≈ $80k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Single327%
Skilled Partner19%
Partner English764%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 21 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 20 May 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 8–9 | — | — | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 25 Nov 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 16 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~116Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~40Est. | — | — |
- 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190SACommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~33Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~116Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~40Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
359EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
124(35%)
27M Trend
↑ 1900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
295EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
105(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 2740%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
349EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
103(30%)
27M Trend
↑ 2192%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
355EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
114(32%)
27M Trend
↑ 1750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
456EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
197(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 2840%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
165EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
47(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 1913%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
187EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
62(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 3000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
128EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
39(30%)
27M Trend
↑ 4067%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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