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Fitter-Welder
ANZSCO 323213MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 8 December 2022, subclass 189 invitations for Fitter-Welder (ANZSCO 323213) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (8 December 2022).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
70pts
8 Dec 2022 · ~4 invited
Down from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
70–80 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
70pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
862conservative (floor)863anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Check my score
Can I get invited for Fitter-Welder with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Fitter-Welder in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Fitter-Welder if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (6)
If 20 invited
All invited (6)
If 50 invited
All invited (6)
If 100 invited
All invited (6)
If 200 invited
All invited (6)
If 500 invited
All invited (6)
If 1000 invited
All invited (6)
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 | 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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| — | — | — | — | 862–863 | — | — | 6 | — | 873 | All invited (6) | All invited (6) | All invited (6) | All invited (6) | All invited (6) | All invited (6) | All invited (6) |
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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)
862 – 863
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 3 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 (70)
Key Insights for Fitter-Welder
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Fitter-Welder remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY22-23. Fitter-Welder has been included in 3 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-Welder?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 74 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 70+ pts
34
Below Cutoff
40
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
74
MoM Change
+5 (7.2%)
Peak Month
May 26 (74)
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.
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In Queue
74
Oldest Waiting
Jul 24
Total Invited
8
Invitation Trends
May 24 – May 26
Latest
4
MoM Change
+1 (33.3%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (6)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~4Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Fitter-Welder for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
5(42%)
27M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
5(42%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
12EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
5(42%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
3(38%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
11(65%)
27M Trend
↑ 467%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
2(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Fitter-Welder subclass 189?
As of 8 December 2022, subclass 189 invitations for Fitter-Welder were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–80 over the last 2 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Fitter-Welder?
For Fitter-Welder: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Fitter-Welder?
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-Welder, 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-Welder for 190/491?
Fitter-Welder 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 FY22-23 for Fitter-Welder?
An estimated 862–863 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Fitter-Welder, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Fitter-Welder invitation rounds held?
Fitter-Welder has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY22-23.
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Last updated 31 May 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.