189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
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Environmental Research Scientist
As at September 2026, Environmental Research Scientist (ANZSCO 234313) has 144 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (33 at 85+ points), 255 in 190 and 206 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 80 points (6 December 2024). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Environmental Research Scientist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~35 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable80pts
6 Dec 2024
Down from 85 · 1 round so far this FY
80–85 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 3 occupations in Environmental Scientists, not just Environmental Research Scientist
500est. ceiling379est. 189 places0est. left after 15 Oct
121–151%
121 to 186 / 190 / 491~457–572 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 3 occupationsEnvironmental Research Scientist used ~106–125
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Research Scientist234313THIS | 106–125 | 124 | 142 |
| Environmental Consultant234312 | 336–427 | 422 | 460 |
| Environmental Scientists nec234399 | 15–20 | 20 | 21 |
| 2343 total | 457–572 | 566 | 623 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 397 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Environmental Research Scientist shares unit group 2343's 189 places with 2 other occupations — these waits count Environmental Research Scientist invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
50
Ahead
about 6 months
1/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
33
Ahead
about 4 months
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
13
Ahead
about 2 months
4/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
3
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
139 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
20last FY
119this FY
▲ +495%Round to round · last 2 FY
4
16
21
41
57
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 80–95 points enough for Environmental Research Scientist?
Can I get invited for Environmental Research Scientist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Environmental Research Scientist in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 95–109 invitationsthis occupation est. 30–33Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Environmental Research Scientist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ July 26
If 20 invited
85DOE ≤ June 26
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ Mar 25
If 100 invited
70DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 200 invited
All invited (142)
If 500 invited
All invited (142)
If 1000 invited
All invited (142)
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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| June 26 | 80 | 18–21 | 35–41 | 49–57 | 0 | 80DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 75DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 142 | 49 | 397 | 90DOE ≤ July 26 | 85DOE ≤ June 26 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 25 | 70DOE ≤ Aug 26 | All invited (142) | All invited (142) | All invited (142) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Environmental Scientists (2343xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
103
Remaining for 189
397
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 11 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 10 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 (80)
Key Insights for Environmental Research Scientist
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Environmental Research Scientist 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 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Environmental Research Scientist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Environmental Research Scientist has been invited in 3 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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Environmental Research Scientist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Environmental Research Scientist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 605 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 80+ pts
314
Below Cutoff
291
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
605
MoM Change
-13 (-2.1%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (692)
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
605
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
286
Likelyⓘ
~19 mo ~ ~21 mo
May 2028~19 mo
Jul 2028Likely
Aug 2028~22 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
106
MoM Change
-8 (-7.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (170)
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Environmental Research Scientist round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 49–57 | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 35–41 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 18–21 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 10–16 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 7–9 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~123Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~41Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~2Est. | — | — |
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- ~41Est.
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Environmental Research Scientist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Environmental Research Scientist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
137EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
65(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 762%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
94EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
39(41%)
31M Trend
↑ 492%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
74EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
41(55%)
31M Trend
↑ 379%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
82EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
32(39%)
31M Trend
↑ 570%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
121EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
74(61%)
31M Trend
↑ 1188%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
32EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
15(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
39EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
23(59%)
31M Trend
↑ 640%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
64EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
29(45%)
31M Trend
↑ 2600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Environmental Research Scientist visa grants
How many Environmental Research Scientist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 40 skilled visas went to Environmental Research Scientist main applicants, the 169th most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 12) and employer sponsorship (186: 10).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | +82% | ||
30% | 12 | — | |
25% | 10 | — | |
25% | 10 | — | |
20% | 8 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
491 includes the closed 489 (peak 5 in 2015-16). — 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 | 33 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | 33 | 3 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 40 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Environmental Research Scientist 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.
- 1QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare6
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 3WAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 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.
- 1Vietnam10.7%
- 2United Kingdom8.3%
- 3United States8.3%
- 4India7.1%
- 5South Africa4.8%
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 Environmental Research Scientist
What points do you need for Environmental Research Scientist subclass 189?
Environmental Research Scientist was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 80–95 points.
Is the Environmental Research Scientist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Environmental Research Scientist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Environmental Research Scientist (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Environmental Research Scientist was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 80–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6, 80 points in 1 of 6. At 75 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. 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 Environmental Research Scientist?
For Environmental Research Scientist: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (6 December 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Environmental Research Scientist?
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 Environmental Research Scientist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Environmental Research Scientist for 190/491?
Environmental Research Scientist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Environmental Research Scientist?
Around 379 subclass 189 places are projected for Environmental Research Scientist in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How long is the wait for Environmental Research Scientist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Research Scientist is about 6 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Environmental Research Scientist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Research Scientist is about 4 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Environmental Research Scientist at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Research Scientist is about 2 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Environmental Research Scientist at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Research Scientist is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Environmental Research Scientist 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 Environmental Research Scientist invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NT; 80–80 points).
How many Environmental Research Scientist visas were granted in 2024-25?
40 main applicants: 12 through 189, 10 through 186, 10 through 491 and 8 through 190.
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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.