Fitter (General)

ANZSCO 323211MLTSSL

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

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Fitter (General) (ANZSCO 323211) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 190 sits at 75 points (28 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 75 points (23 May 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▲up 26 vs last FY→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

80pts

4 June 2026 · ~33 invited

Down from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

75pts

28 May 2026

Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY

65–75 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

75pts

23 May 2025

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–75 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

862conservative (floor)863anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
28
Ahead
less than a month
3/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
11
Ahead
less than a month
4/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
4/4
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 4 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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

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

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

0
last FY
26
this FY
▲ +26

Round to round · last 2 FY

9
17

▲ Rising · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Check my score

Can I get invited for Fitter (General) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Fitter (General) in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Fitter (General) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

85DOE ≤ May 26

If 20 invited

80DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 50 invited

75DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 100 invited

70DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 200 invited

60DOE ≤ June 25

If 500 invited

All invited (321)

If 1000 invited

All invited (321)

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
June 2680—8–9862–86385DOE ≤ Apr 2685DOE ≤ May 263212887385DOE ≤ May 2680DOE ≤ Jan 2675DOE ≤ Jan 2670DOE ≤ Jan 2660DOE ≤ June 25All invited (321)All invited (321)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

1,244

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

371

Remaining for 189

873

Spots left (FY)

862 – 863

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 25 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (80)

Key Insights for Fitter (General)

  • ↑

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

  • ⚠

    Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Fitter (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Fitter (General) has been included in 6 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 Fitter (General)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 2,298 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 80+ pts

485

Below Cutoff

1,807

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

2,298

MoM Change

-27 (-1.2%)

Peak Month

Jan 26 (2,390)

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

2,298

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

309

Likelyⓘ

~22 mo ~ ~22 mo

Apr 2028~22 mo
Apr 2028Likely
Apr 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 – May 26

Latest

131

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (200)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~33Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190QLDCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰160000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰160000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰160000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    8–9
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~116Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~40Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Fitter (General) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

359EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

72(20%)

27M Trend

↑ 1900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

295EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

63(21%)

27M Trend

↑ 2740%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

349EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

64(18%)

27M Trend

↑ 2192%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

355EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

61(17%)

27M Trend

↑ 1750%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

456EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

120(26%)

27M Trend

↑ 2840%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

165EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

27(16%)

27M Trend

↑ 1913%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

187EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

34(18%)

27M Trend

↑ 3000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

128EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

25(20%)

27M Trend

↑ 4067%

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 Fitter (General) subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Fitter (General) were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 4 rounds.

Is the Fitter (General) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Fitter (General) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Fitter (General) (subclass 189)?

In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds for Fitter (General), the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 4 of 4, 85 points in 4 of 4, 80 points in 3 of 4, 75 points in 2 of 4, 70 points in 2 of 4. 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 Fitter (General)?

For Fitter (General): subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (28 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 75 points (23 May 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Fitter (General)?

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 Fitter (General), 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 Fitter (General) for 190/491?

Fitter (General) has state-nomination activity in: 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 FY25-26 for Fitter (General)?

An estimated 862–863 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Fitter (General), based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How long is the wait for Fitter (General) at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Fitter (General) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Fitter (General) at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Fitter (General) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Fitter (General) at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Fitter (General) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Fitter (General) invitation rounds held?

Fitter (General) has had 6 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Metal Fitters and Machinists 3232

Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated

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.