189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Biochemist
ANZSCO 234513MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Biochemist (ANZSCO 234513) were issued at 85 points. 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
↑ Rising85pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~3 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
85pts
8 Dec 2022
Up from 70 · 1 round so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
27
Ahead
about 1 month
1/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
18
Ahead
less than a month
2/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
4/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
5/5
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"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 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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
39 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
18last FY
21this FY
▲ +17%Round to round · last 2 FY
3
15
12
9
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Biochemist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Biochemist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Biochemist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 20 invited
80DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 100 invited
All invited (98)
If 200 invited
All invited (98)
If 500 invited
All invited (98)
If 1000 invited
All invited (98)
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 round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | 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 25 | 85 | 10–12 | 8–9 | 0 | 85DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 85DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 98 | 18 | 323 | 85DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 80DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 26 | All invited (98) | All invited (98) | All invited (98) | All invited (98) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Life Scientists (2345xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
177
Remaining for 189
323
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 (85)
Key Insights for Biochemist
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Biochemist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Biochemist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Biochemist has been included in 2 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
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Biochemist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 512 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 85+ pts
125
Below Cutoff
387
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
512
MoM Change
-9 (-1.7%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (542)
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.
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In Queue
512
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
66
Likelyⓘ
~12 mo ~ ~12 mo
Jun 2027~12 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~12 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
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
12
MoM Change
-8 (-40.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (38)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 8–9 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 10–12 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 8–15 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~4Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Biochemist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
74EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
21(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
92EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
27(29%)
27M Trend
↑ 1660%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
57EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
12(21%)
27M Trend
↑ 1225%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
81EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
20(25%)
27M Trend
↑ 3900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
61EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
21(34%)
27M Trend
↑ 5800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(4%)
27M Trend
↑ 2500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
23EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(9%)
27M Trend
↑ 1050%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
46EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
7(15%)
27M Trend
↑ 2150%
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 Biochemist subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Biochemist were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 5 rounds.
Is the Biochemist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Biochemist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Biochemist (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Biochemist, 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 2 of 5, 80 points in 1 of 5, 75 points in 1 of 5, 70 points in 1 of 5. 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 Biochemist?
For Biochemist: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Biochemist?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Biochemist, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Biochemist for 190/491?
Biochemist 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 Biochemist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Biochemist is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Biochemist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Biochemist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Biochemist at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Biochemist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Biochemist at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Biochemist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Biochemist invitation rounds held?
Biochemist has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 31 May 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated
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.