190QLDCommunity
95- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
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Engineering Professionals (nec)
As at September 2026, Engineering Professionals (nec) (ANZSCO 233999) has 1,373 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (437 at 85+ points), 1,936 in 190 and 1,793 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: 190 at 95 points (20 May 2026) and 491 at 65 points (2 October 2024). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Engineering Professionals (nec) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~72 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising95pts
20 May 2026
Down from 105 · 4 rounds so far this FY
90–110 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
2 Oct 2024 · ~1 invited
Down from 85 · 1 round so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 7 occupations in Other Engineering Professionals, not just Engineering Professionals (nec)
500est. ceiling0est. 189 places
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500 to 186 / 190 / 491~0 invited by 189open
Who shares these places · 7 occupationsEngineering Professionals (nec) used ~0
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | In pool |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professionals (nec)233999THIS | 0 | 1,335 |
| Engineering Technologist233914 | 0 | 5,811 |
| Biomedical Engineer233913 | 0 | 523 |
| Environmental Engineer233915 | 0 | 437 |
| Aeronautical Engineer233911 | 0 | 402 |
| Agricultural Engineer233912 | 0 | 146 |
| Naval Architect233916 | 0 | 44 |
| 2339 total | 0 | 8,698 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 0 remaining · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026 · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
686
Ahead
1/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
437
Ahead
2/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
214
Ahead
4/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
96
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
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
92 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
92last FY
0this FY
▼ −100%Round to round · last 2 FY
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73
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 65–95 points enough for Engineering Professionals (nec)?
Can I get invited for Engineering Professionals (nec) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Engineering Professionals (nec) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Engineering Professionals (nec) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
100DOE ≤ Apr 25
If 20 invited
100DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 50 invited
95DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 100 invited
90DOE ≤ Mar 25
If 200 invited
90DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 500 invited
80DOE ≤ Oct 25
If 1000 invited
70DOE ≤ June 26
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,335 | 426 | 0 | 100DOE ≤ Apr 25 | 100DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 95DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 90DOE ≤ Mar 25 | 90DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 80DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 70DOE ≤ June 26 |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,180
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
0
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 16 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 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 (95)
Key Insights for Engineering Professionals (nec)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Engineering Professionals (nec) 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, Engineering Professionals (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Engineering Professionals (nec) has been invited in 4 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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Engineering Professionals (nec) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Engineering Professionals (nec)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 5,102 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 95+ pts
818
Below Cutoff
4,283
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
5,102
MoM Change
+6 (0.1%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (5,673)
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
5,102
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
326
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
145
MoM Change
-15 (-9.4%)
Peak Month
Dec 24 (191)
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Engineering Professionals (nec) round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 95 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 105 | — | 💰105000 | onshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 110 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 46–73 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 16–19 | — | — | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 18–22 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~168Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~56Est. | — | — |
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- 190VICCommunity105
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Engineering Professionals (nec) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Engineering Professionals (nec) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1,025EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
230(22%)
31M Trend
↑ 835%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
868EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
162(19%)
31M Trend
↑ 783%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
406EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
73(18%)
31M Trend
↑ 809%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
504EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
76(15%)
31M Trend
↑ 1095%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
667EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
148(22%)
31M Trend
↑ 951%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
206EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
25(12%)
31M Trend
↑ 688%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
210EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
24(11%)
31M Trend
↑ 1207%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
277EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
48(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 674%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Engineering Professionals (nec) visa grants
How many Engineering Professionals (nec) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 260 skilled visas went to Engineering Professionals (nec) main applicants, the 51st most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 93) and employer sponsorship (186: 84).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | +9% | ||
36% | 93 | +16% | |
32% | 84 | +31% | |
16% | 42 | 0% | |
16% | 41 | −23% | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 5 in 2016-17). — 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 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 93 | 82 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 92 | 65 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 35 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | 103 | 60 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 102 | 56 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 207 | 73 | 86 | 26 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 239 | 64 | 80 | 42 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 260 | 84 | 93 | 42 | 41 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Engineering Professionals (nec) 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1VICMore than usual40% · usually 27%37
- 2NSWAbout usual23% · usually 23%21
- 3WALess than usual12% · usually 16%11
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 6ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare6
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 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.
- 1India27.6%
- 2China15.3%
- 3Pakistan6.9%
- 4France4.7%
- 5Sri Lanka4.7%
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 Engineering Professionals (nec)
What points do you need for Engineering Professionals (nec) subclass 189?
Engineering Professionals (nec) was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 85 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Professionals (nec) in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the Engineering Professionals (nec) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Engineering Professionals (nec) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Engineering Professionals (nec) (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Engineering Professionals (nec) was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 4 of 5, 85 points in 2 of 5, 80 points in 1 of 5, 75 points in 1 of 5, 70 points in 1 of 5. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Professionals (nec) in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Engineering Professionals (nec)?
For Engineering Professionals (nec): subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (20 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (2 October 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Engineering Professionals (nec)?
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 Engineering Professionals (nec). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Engineering Professionals (nec) for 190/491?
Engineering Professionals (nec) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Engineering Professionals (nec) 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 Engineering Professionals (nec) invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 3 round dates and subclass 491 on none (NSW, QLD, VIC; 95–110 points).
How many Engineering Professionals (nec) visas were granted in 2024-25?
260 main applicants: 93 through 190, 84 through 186, 42 through 491 and 41 through 189.
Related occupations
Other Engineering Professionals 2339
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:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported
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.