Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

Assessed by TRA

ANZSCO 342411STSOL

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

As of 1 February 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (ANZSCO 342411) were issued at 65 points. Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (23 May 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

Stable

65pts

1 Feb 2026

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

85pts

23 May 2025

Up from 65 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

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.

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Is my points score enough for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)?

Can I get invited for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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

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Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 5 data points

Points Summary

Highest

85

Lowest

65

Average

73

Across 5 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (65)

Key Insights for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) has been invited in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.

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A profile of the invited

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Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 268 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 65+ pts

232

Below Cutoff

36

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

268

MoM Change

-7 (-2.5%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (277)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

268

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

56

Invitation Trends

Mar 24 – Aug 26

Latest

44

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

May 26 (45)

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Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) round history

Round History

Source:
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰68000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

46EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

38(83%)

30M Trend

↑ 2050%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

48EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

34(71%)

30M Trend

↑ 3900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

40EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

32(80%)

30M Trend

↑ 3400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

50EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

36(72%)

30M Trend

↑ 2000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

81EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

44(54%)

30M Trend

↑ 2400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

18(82%)

30M Trend

↑ 900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

25EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

20(80%)

30M Trend

↑ 1050%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

25EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

20(80%)

30M Trend

↑ 1000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)?

For Cabler (Data and Telecommunications): subclass 190 was last invited at 65 points (1 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (23 May 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)?

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 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) for 190/491?

Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) invitation rounds held?

Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) has received invitations in 3 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated

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.