189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Forester
ANZSCO 234113MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Forester (ANZSCO 234113) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 100 points (14 November 2024). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026 · ~3 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable100pts
14 Nov 2024
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–100 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
132conservative (floor)161anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
8
Ahead
less than a month
2/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
4
Ahead
less than a month
3/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a 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 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
24 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
5last FY
19this FY
▲ +280%Round to round · last 2 FY
5
6
8
5
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Forester with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Forester in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Forester if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 20 invited
70DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 50 invited
60DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 100 invited
All invited (54)
If 200 invited
All invited (54)
If 500 invited
All invited (54)
If 1000 invited
All invited (54)
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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| June 26 | 80 | 5–6 | 7–8 | 132–161 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 54 | 8 | 322 | 75DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 70DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 60DOE ≤ Jan 26 | All invited (54) | All invited (54) | All invited (54) | All invited (54) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Agricultural and Forestry Scientists (2341xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
178
Remaining for 189
322
Spots left (FY)
132 – 161
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 Forester
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Forester. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Forester remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Forester 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 Forester?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 188 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
75
Below Cutoff
113
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
188
MoM Change
+16 (9.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (188)
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
188
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
38
Likelyⓘ
~5 mo ~ ~5 mo
Nov 2026~5 mo
Nov 2026Likely
Nov 2026~5 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
10
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (21)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 7–8 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 14 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~3Est. | — | — |
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- 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 7–8
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- 5–6
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491VICCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- 3–5
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Forester for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
31EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
15(48%)
27M Trend
↑ 343%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
24EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
13(54%)
27M Trend
↑ 243%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 25%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
19EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(42%)
27M Trend
↑ 157%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
24(69%)
27M Trend
↑ 467%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(31%)
27M Trend
↑ 350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 150%
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 Forester subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Forester were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Forester subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Forester has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Forester (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Forester, the cut-off ranged 65–95 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 3 of 6, 80 points in 2 of 6, 75 points in 1 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. 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 Forester?
For Forester: subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (14 November 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Forester?
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 Forester, 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 Forester for 190/491?
Forester 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 Forester?
An estimated 132–161 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Forester, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Forester at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Forester at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Forester at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Forester at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Forester invitation rounds held?
Forester has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 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.