- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
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 invitation rounds
Subclass 190
Stable65pts
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ⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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.
Check my score
Can I get invited for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) with my points?
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
Compare all occupationsSee 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.
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
Legal minimum vs actual invited
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, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.
- ℹ
3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
A profile of the invited
EOI data
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 268 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 65+ pts
226
Below Cutoff
42
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
268
MoM Change
-2 (-0.7%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (277)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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
268
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
56
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Jun 26
Latest
44
MoM Change
-1 (-2.2%)
Peak Month
May 26 (45)
Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 65 | — | 💰68000 | onshore |
- N/AWAOfficial65··
- N/AWAOfficial65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190WACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491VICCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰68000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
··
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
45EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
36(80%)
28M Trend
↑ 2000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
49EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
34(69%)
28M Trend
↑ 4000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
39EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
31(79%)
28M Trend
↑ 3300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
52EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
36(69%)
28M Trend
↑ 2050%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
81EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
38(47%)
28M Trend
↑ 2300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
16(80%)
28M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
20(77%)
28M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
29EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
23(79%)
28M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
Common questions
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)?
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 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications), 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 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 had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Related occupations
This unit group 3424
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- 342413Telecommunications Linesworker
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.