Engineering Professionals (nec)

ANZSCO 233999MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Professionals (nec) (ANZSCO 233999) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 95 points (20 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (2 October 2024). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▼down 100% vs last FYnot invited this round→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

85pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~68 invited

Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

95pts

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ⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
637
Ahead
1/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
410
Ahead
2/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
189
Ahead
4/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
77
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 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

103 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

103
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

19
84

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Check my score

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?

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See 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 ≤ Mar 26

If 20 invited

95DOE ≤ Sept 25

If 50 invited

95DOE ≤ Feb 26

If 100 invited

90DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 200 invited

85DOE ≤ July 25

If 500 invited

80DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 1000 invited

70DOE ≤ Apr 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 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 2485—————1,3954140100DOE ≤ Mar 2695DOE ≤ Sept 2595DOE ≤ Feb 2690DOE ≤ Oct 2585DOE ≤ July 2580DOE ≤ Nov 2570DOE ≤ Apr 26
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)

FOI source ↗

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

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for Engineering Professionals (nec)

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Engineering Professionals (nec). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Engineering Professionals (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Engineering Professionals (nec) has been included in 4 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 Engineering Professionals (nec)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 5,521 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 95+ pts

734

Below Cutoff

4,786

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

5,521

MoM Change

-73 (-1.3%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (5,673)

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

5,521

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

382

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

180

MoM Change

+9 (5.3%)

Peak Month

Dec 24 (191)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190QLDCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰105000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    110
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    46–84
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491QLDCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    15–19
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    18–22
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~159Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~53Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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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

NSW✓Eligible

1,063EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

210(20%)

27M Trend

↑ 869%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

936EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

150(16%)

27M Trend

↑ 868%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

448EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

67(15%)

27M Trend

↑ 907%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

580EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

75(13%)

27M Trend

↑ 1268%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

751EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

134(18%)

27M Trend

↑ 1084%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

266EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

31(12%)

27M Trend

↑ 888%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

249EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

22(9%)

27M Trend

↑ 1473%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

327EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

42(13%)

27M Trend

↑ 794%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Engineering Professionals (nec) subclass 189?

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Engineering Professionals (nec) were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 5 rounds.

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 for Engineering Professionals (nec), 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. 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)?

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 Engineering Professionals (nec), 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 Engineering Professionals (nec) for 190/491?

Engineering Professionals (nec) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Engineering Professionals (nec) invitation rounds held?

Engineering Professionals (nec) has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

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Last updated 31 May 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.