Cook

ANZSCO 351411STSOL

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

As of 5 March 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Cook (ANZSCO 351411) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (19 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 190

Rising

85pts

5 Mar 2026

Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 5 rounds

Subclass 491

Easing

80pts

19 June 2025

Up from 70 · 4 rounds so far this FY

70–95 pts over last 4 rounds

See full round history

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.

03

Check my score

Can I get invited for Cook with my points?

04

189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Cook in the next 189 round?

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Cook 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 · 9 data points

Points Summary

Highest

95

Lowest

65

Average

79

Across 9 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Cook

  • 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.

  • 2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Cook 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 Cook?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 8,436 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

75

At 85+ pts

2,184

Below Cutoff

6,250

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

8,436

MoM Change

+45 (0.5%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (8,436)

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

8,436

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

895

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

717

MoM Change

+29 (4.2%)

Peak Month

Sep 25 (726)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 491NTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
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09

190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Cook for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

859EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

196(23%)

28M Trend

824%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VICEligible

717EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

187(26%)

28M Trend

879%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLDNot listed

483EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

140(29%)

28M Trend

1626%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

SA?Unknown

453EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

116(26%)

28M Trend

2333%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

6,732EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff85

1,635(24%)

28M Trend

4611%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

467EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

85(18%)

28M Trend

1424%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

318EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

62(19%)

28M Trend

2720%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

336EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff85

74(22%)

28M Trend

1663%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Cook?

For Cook: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (5 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (19 June 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Cook?

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 Cook, 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 Cook for 190/491?

Cook has state-nomination activity in: QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Cook invitation rounds held?

Cook has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Last updated 30 June 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.