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Cook
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
↑ Rising85pts
5 Mar 2026
Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↓ Easing80pts
19 June 2025
Up from 70 · 4 rounds so far this FY
70–95 pts over last 4 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.
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Can I get invited for Cook with my points?
189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Cook in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Cook if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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
Key Insights for Cook
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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.
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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.
A profile of the invited
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)
Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 85 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | in_state | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 491 | NTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 May 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Cook for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
859EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
196(23%)
28M Trend
↑ 824%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
717EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
187(26%)
28M Trend
↑ 879%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
483EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
140(29%)
28M Trend
↑ 1626%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
453EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
116(26%)
28M Trend
↑ 2333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
6,732EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1,635(24%)
28M Trend
↑ 4611%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
467EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
85(18%)
28M Trend
↑ 1424%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
318EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
62(19%)
28M Trend
↑ 2720%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
336EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
74(22%)
28M Trend
↑ 1663%
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 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.
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.