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).

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FYdown 100% vs last FYnot invited this roundmovers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

85pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~93 invited

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

Subclass 491

Stable

75pts

25 May 2023 · ~1 invited

Down from 80 · 3 rounds so far this FY

75–80 pts over last 3 rounds

See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

468conservative (floor)468anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity

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
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

1
last FY
0
this 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?

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See 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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 248546846820477All 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)

468468

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

  • Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    00
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
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

NSWEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

VICEligible

2EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

24M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (24M)

Invited & Lodged (24M)

QLDEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

TAS?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

NT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

ACT?Unknown

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.