189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
- 64–74
- Salary
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Food Technologist
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ANZSCO 234212MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Food Technologist (ANZSCO 234212) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 90 points (18 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Food Technologist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026 · ~38 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
Stable90pts
18 May 2026
Unchanged · 6 rounds so far this FY
85–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
8 Dec 2022
Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY
80–85 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimated500est. ceiling302est. 189 places
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 301 remaining · How we estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
238
Ahead
1–2 years
0/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
127
Ahead
about 10 months
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
38
Ahead
about 5 months
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
8
Ahead
about 1 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
236 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
26last FY
210this FY
▲ +708%Round to round · last 2 FY
5
21
24
112
74
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 85–95 points enough for Food Technologist?
Can I get invited for Food Technologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Food Technologist in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026projected cutoff 90 pts · DOE 15 Aug 2026 – 1 Sept 2026this group 56–64 invitationsthis occupation est. 30–34Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Food Technologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 20 invited
90DOE ≤ July 26
If 50 invited
85DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 100 invited
85DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 200 invited
80DOE ≤ July 26
If 500 invited
70DOE ≤ July 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (724)
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 | 85 | 20–24 | 95–112 | 64–74 | 0 | 85DOE ≤ May 26 | 85DOE ≤ June 26 | 724 | 127 | 301 | 90DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 90DOE ≤ July 26 | 85DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 80DOE ≤ July 26 | 70DOE ≤ July 26 | All invited (724) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Chemists and Food and Wine Scientists (2342xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
199
Remaining for 189
301
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 21 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 11 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 (85)
Key Insights for Food Technologist
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Food Technologist 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 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Food Technologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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9 rounds so far in FY25-26. Food Technologist has been invited in 9 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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Food Technologist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Food Technologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
08/2026 snapshot · 3,652 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
1,222
Below Cutoff
2,429
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Aug 26
Latest
3,652
MoM Change
-117 (-3.1%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (3,847)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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
3,652
Oldest Waiting
Aug 24
Total Invited
480
Likelyⓘ
~7.8 yr ~ ~7.9 yr
Jun 2034~7.8 yr
Aug 2034Likely
Sep 2034~8.0 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 – Aug 26
Latest
138
MoM Change
-81 (-37.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (305)
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Food Technologist round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 64–74 | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 18 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰67000 | onshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰125000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 95–112 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 20–24 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 May 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 100 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 100 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 6 Jan 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 13–21 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~134Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~45Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- ~45Est.
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- ~2Est.
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- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Food Technologist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Food Technologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
760EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
297(39%)
30M Trend
↑ 1256%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
717EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
246(34%)
30M Trend
↑ 1262%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
278EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
111(40%)
30M Trend
↑ 560%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
598EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
197(33%)
30M Trend
↑ 1914%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
504EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
218(43%)
30M Trend
↑ 2026%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
190EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
57(30%)
30M Trend
↑ 1790%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
137EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
39(28%)
30M Trend
↑ 1613%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
182EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
53(29%)
30M Trend
↑ 1292%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions about Food Technologist
What points do you need for Food Technologist subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Food Technologist were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Food Technologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Food Technologist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Food Technologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Food Technologist, the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6. At 80 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 Food Technologist?
For Food Technologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (18 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Food Technologist?
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 Food Technologist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Food Technologist for 190/491?
Food Technologist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, 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 Food Technologist?
Around 302 subclass 189 places are projected for Food Technologist 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 Food Technologist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Food Technologist is 1–2 years, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Food Technologist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Food Technologist is about 10 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Food Technologist at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Food Technologist is about 5 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Food Technologist at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Food Technologist is about 1 month, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Food Technologist invitation rounds held?
Food Technologist has received invitations in 9 rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated
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.