189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
As at September 2026, Cardiothoracic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253512) has 2 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (0 at 85+ points), 1 in 190 and 1 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 7 November 2024; none in the 3 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 75 points (25 May 2023).
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Latest Cardiothoracic Surgeon invitation rounds & points
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 this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 6 occupations in Surgeons, not just Cardiothoracic Surgeon
500est. ceiling475est. 189 places472–473est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
0–1%
25 to 186 / 190 / 491~2–3 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 6 occupationsCardiothoracic Surgeon used ~0
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512THIS | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Surgeon (General)253511 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 | 0–1 | 1 | 8 |
| Urologist253518 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Neurosurgeon253513 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2535 total | 2–3 | 4 | 23 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 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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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 6,052 · 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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Is 85 points enough for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
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?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 2–3 invitationsGet your verdict →
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)
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 | June 26 | 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 | — | — | — | 464–464 | — | — | 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)
464 – 464
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
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Cardiothoracic Surgeon are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.
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Still 20 points above the EOI 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 invited in 2 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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Cardiothoracic Surgeon EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 4 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
60
At 85+ pts
0
Below Cutoff
4
EOI Submission Trends
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Latest
4
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (7)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
Feb 25
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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Cardiothoracic Surgeon round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 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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Cardiothoracic Surgeon 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
28M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
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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Cardiothoracic Surgeon visa grants
How many Cardiothoracic Surgeon visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 3 skilled visas went to Cardiothoracic Surgeon main applicants, the 445th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 2) and state nomination (190: 1).
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | ||
67% | 2 | — | |
33% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Cardiothoracic Surgeon 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1VICToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India28.6%
- 2Bulgaria14.3%
- 3Iraq14.3%
- 4Ireland14.3%
- 5Japan14.3%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Cardiothoracic Surgeon
What points do you need for Cardiothoracic Surgeon subclass 189?
Cardiothoracic Surgeon was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 85 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
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?
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 Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 190/491?
Cardiothoracic Surgeon has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
Around 475 subclass 189 places are projected for Cardiothoracic Surgeon in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Cardiothoracic Surgeon invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Cardiothoracic Surgeon invited in none of them.
How many Cardiothoracic Surgeon visas were granted in 2024-25?
3 main applicants: 2 through 186 and 1 through 190.
Related occupations
Surgeons 2535
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 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.