# Environmental Scientists nec (ANZSCO 234399)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/environmental-scientists-nec-234399

## Summary

As at November 2026, Environmental Scientists nec (ANZSCO 234399) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 65 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 13 October 2026 (an estimated 20 invitations, 100% of its 20 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 2 EOIs (0 at 85+ points), with 35 in 190 and 35 in 491. Three states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 65–90 over the last 6 rounds, easing.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 65 (15 October 2026, DOE 13 October 2026) | official | Every round | 4–16 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | no round recorded | – | 2 states list it | 1–4 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 3 states list it | 2–8 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Largest | 3 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as an Environmental Scientists nec?

Likely at 65 points or more. Environmental Scientists nec was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 65 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | on or before 13 October 2026 | 20 | 100% (20 of 20 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate an Environmental Scientists nec?

Three states list Environmental Scientists nec for 2026-27: NSW, VIC and QLD are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 491 | 7 | 6 | 5 | – | – / – | 1 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 4 | 3 | 4 | – | 900 / – | 0 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 8 | 3 | 5 | – | – / – | 0 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 6 | 6 | 4 | – | – / – | 2 |
| WA Western Australia | open | Not listed | 6 | 5 | 5 | – | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 2 | 2 | 3 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 3 | 5 | 3 | – | – / – | 0 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – / – | 0 |

## How many Environmental Scientists nec visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 4–16 × 189, 2–8 × 491, 1–4 × 190 (186 and 494 not yet published). 7 skilled visas for Environmental Scientists nec in 2024-25, the 347th most of 581 occupations: 3 × 186, 3 × 491, 1 × 189.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| 190 | 2 | 0 | – | 1–4 |
| 491 | 1 | 3 | – | 2–8 |
| 189 | 2 | 1 | – | 4–16 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 4 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +131% this FY so far (20 in 1 round) against last FY (26 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 65 | 13 October 2026 | 20 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 16–19 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 5–6 | official |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 1 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | – | 1–2 | official |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | – | – | official |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Environmental Scientists nec subclass 189?

Environmental Scientists nec last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 65 points; ranged 65–90 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 13 October 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Environmental Scientists nec?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Environmental Scientists nec EOIs at 70 points or more were invited; at 65 points, those with a date of effect on or before 13 October 2026; at 60 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 20 invitations to this occupation (572–612 to unit group 2343), 100% of its 20 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Environmental Scientists nec subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Easing: across the last 6 189 rounds the Environmental Scientists nec cut-off ranged 65–90, from 65 (6 October 2022) to 65 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Environmental Scientists nec (subclass 189)?

Over Environmental Scientists nec's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 65–90. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 6 of 6, 85: 4 of 6, 80: 3 of 6, 75: 2 of 6, 70: 2 of 6. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 13 October 2026 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Environmental Scientists nec?

For Environmental Scientists nec: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Environmental Scientists nec?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Environmental Scientists nec; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Environmental Scientists nec for 190/491?

Environmental Scientists nec is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: NSW, QLD, VIC. 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 Scientists nec?

About 0 subclass 189 places are estimated left in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round for Environmental Scientists, the unit group's 3 occupations together, Environmental Scientists nec included, of 379 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Environmental Scientists nec invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Environmental Scientists nec received invitations in 1 of them.

### How many Environmental Scientists nec visas were granted in 2024-25?

7 main applicants: 3 through 186, 3 through 491 and 1 through 189.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).