189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- 25–29
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Fitter (General)
As at September 2026, Fitter (General) (ANZSCO 323211) has 316 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (4 at 85+ points), 754 in 190 and 1,210 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 75 points (28 May 2026) and 491 at 75 points (23 May 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Fitter (General) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~44 invited
Down from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising75pts
28 May 2026
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
65–75 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↑ Rising75pts
23 May 2025 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–75 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 4 occupations in Metal Fitters and Machinists, not just Fitter (General)
1,187est. ceiling645est. 189 places529–571est. left after 15 Oct
11–18%
542 to 186 / 190 / 491~74–116 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 70–80 pts
Who shares these places · 4 occupationsFitter (General) used ~73–115
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 70–80 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter (General)323211THIS | 73–115 | 114 | 308 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 | 1 | 17 | 46 |
| Fitter and Turner323212 | 0 | 4 | 37 |
| Fitter-Welder323213 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3232 total | 74–116 | 138 | 396 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,244 ceiling, 873 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
Fitter (General) shares unit group 3232's 189 places with 3 other occupations — these waits count Fitter (General) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
15
Ahead
about 1 month
3/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
4
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 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
38 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
38this FY
▲ +38Round to round · last 2 FY
9
29
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–85 points enough for Fitter (General)?
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?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 2–4 invitationsGet your verdict →
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Compare all occupationsSee 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
80DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 20 invited
75DOE ≤ June 25
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 100 invited
70DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 200 invited
60DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 500 invited
All invited (308)
If 1000 invited
All invited (308)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | — | 8–9 | 25–29 | 829–834 | 75DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 308 | 15 | 873 | 80DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 75DOE ≤ June 25 | 75DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 70DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 60DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (308) | All invited (308) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)
Ceiling
1,244
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
371
Remaining for 189
873
Spots left (FY)
829 – 834
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
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Fitter (General)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Fitter (General) 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, Fitter (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Fitter (General) has been invited in 6 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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Fitter (General) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Fitter (General)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 2,280 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 80+ pts
422
Below Cutoff
1,852
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
2,280
MoM Change
+55 (2.5%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (2,390)
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.
≥
In Queue
2,280
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
369
Likelyⓘ
~2.3 yr ~ ~2.4 yr
Feb 2029~2.3 yr
Mar 2029Likely
Apr 2029~2.5 yr
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
133
MoM Change
-13 (-8.9%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (202)
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Fitter (General) round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 25–29 | — | — | |
| 28 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 21 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 20 May 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 75 | — | 💰160000 | onshore | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 8–9 | — | — | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 25 Nov 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰20000 | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 16 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~154Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~54Est. | — | — |
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- 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190SACommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰160000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 8–9
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰20000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~154Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~54Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Fitter (General) 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
355EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
68(19%)
31M Trend
↑ 1900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
277EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
52(19%)
31M Trend
↑ 2580%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
350EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
61(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 2238%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
360EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
53(15%)
31M Trend
↑ 1733%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
449EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
106(24%)
31M Trend
↑ 2793%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
156EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
23(15%)
31M Trend
↑ 1775%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
174EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
34(20%)
31M Trend
↑ 2700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
135EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
21(16%)
31M Trend
↑ 4233%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Fitter (General) visa grants
How many Fitter (General) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 267 skilled visas went to Fitter (General) main applicants, the 49th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 195).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | +40% | ||
73% | 195 | +73% | |
12% | 31 | −16% | |
10% | 28 | — | |
4% | 11 | — | |
1% | 2 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 53 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 28 in 2017-18). — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 211 | 86 | 34 | 13 | 25 | 53 |
| 2016-17 | 171 | 75 | 17 | 13 | 39 | 27 |
| 2017-18 | 129 | 42 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 13 |
| 2018-19 | 114 | 44 | 38 | 19 | 5 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | 107 | 49 | 32 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | 85 | 60 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | 278 | 110 | 64 | 82 | 10 | 12 |
| 2023-24 | 191 | 113 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | 267 | 195 | 28 | 31 | 2 | 11 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Fitter (General) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual55% · usually 17%107
- 2QLDAbout usual17% · usually 15%34
- 3NSWLess than usual16% · usually 33%32
- 4VICLess than usual6.2% · usually 25%12
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 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.
- 1India17.3%
- 2United Kingdom16.8%
- 3South Africa13.7%
- 4Zimbabwe11.0%
- 5Ireland6.4%
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 Fitter (General)
What points do you need for Fitter (General) subclass 189?
Fitter (General) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points.
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 in which Fitter (General) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), 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)?
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 Fitter (General). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Fitter (General) for 190/491?
Fitter (General) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, 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 Fitter (General)?
Around 645 subclass 189 places are projected for Fitter (General) 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 Fitter (General) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Fitter (General) is about 1 month, based on the September 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 September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Fitter (General) 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 Fitter (General) invited in 2 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 4 round dates and subclass 491 on none (QLD, SA; 65–75 points).
How many Fitter (General) visas were granted in 2024-25?
267 main applicants: 195 through 186, 31 through 491, 28 through 190, 11 through 494 and 2 through 189.
Related occupations
Metal Fitters and Machinists 3232
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: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.