189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
ANZSCO 253512MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Cardiothoracic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253512) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 75 points (25 May 2023).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
85pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~93 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 491
Stable75pts
25 May 2023 · ~1 invited
Down from 80 · 3 rounds so far this FY
75–80 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
468conservative (floor)468anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 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.
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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
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
1last FY
0this FY
▼ −100%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Cardiothoracic Surgeon with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Cardiothoracic Surgeon if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (2)
If 20 invited
All invited (2)
If 50 invited
All invited (2)
If 100 invited
All invited (2)
If 200 invited
All invited (2)
If 500 invited
All invited (2)
If 1000 invited
All invited (2)
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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 24 | 85 | — | — | 468–468 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 477 | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
23
Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
468 – 468
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 5 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Cardiothoracic Surgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY24-25. Cardiothoracic Surgeon 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 Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 4 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 85+ pts
0
Below Cutoff
4
EOI Submission Trends
Aug 24 – May 26
Latest
4
MoM Change
-3 (-42.9%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (7)
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
4
Oldest Waiting
Aug 24
Total Invited
5
Invitation Trends
Sep 24 – Dec 24
Latest
5
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Oct 24 (5)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 75 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~8Est. | — | — |
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
24M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Cardiothoracic Surgeon subclass 189?
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Cardiothoracic Surgeon were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–85 over the last 1 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
For Cardiothoracic Surgeon: subclass 491 was last invited at 75 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
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 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 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 Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 190/491?
Cardiothoracic Surgeon has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY24-25 for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
An estimated 468–468 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Cardiothoracic Surgeon, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Cardiothoracic Surgeon invitation rounds held?
Cardiothoracic Surgeon has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.
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Last updated 31 May 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.