Medical Laboratory Technician

ANZSCO 311213STSOL

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

As of 5 March 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Medical Laboratory Technician (ANZSCO 311213) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 190

Stable

80pts

5 Mar 2026

Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY

80–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↓ Easing

90pts

30 Apr 2026

Up from 85 · 1 round so far this FY

75–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — 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.

03

Check my score

Can I get invited for Medical Laboratory Technician with my points?

04

189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Medical Laboratory Technician in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Medical Laboratory Technician if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

05

Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 19 data points

Points Summary

Highest

100

Lowest

75

Average

86

Across 19 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Medical Laboratory Technician

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.

  • ℹ

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Medical Laboratory Technician has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

06

A profile of the invited

07

EOI data

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Medical Laboratory Technician?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 4,802 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 90+ pts

1,091

Below Cutoff

3,711

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

4,802

MoM Change

+41 (0.9%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (4,802)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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

4,802

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

185

Invitation Trends

Mar 24 – Jun 26

Latest

56

MoM Change

+2 (3.7%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (60)

08

Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491WACommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰89200
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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09

190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Medical Laboratory Technician for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

1,092EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

242(22%)

28M Trend

↑ 1534%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VIC✓Eligible

737EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

178(24%)

28M Trend

↑ 1227%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLD—Not listed

459EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

90(20%)

28M Trend

↑ 913%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

SA?Unknown

881EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

187(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 1928%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

968EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

230(24%)

28M Trend

↑ 2676%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

374EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

69(18%)

28M Trend

↑ 2320%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

307EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

64(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 1927%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

453EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

93(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 1236%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

10

Common questions

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Medical Laboratory Technician?

For Medical Laboratory Technician: subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (5 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (30 April 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Medical Laboratory Technician?

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 Medical Laboratory Technician, 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 Medical Laboratory Technician for 190/491?

Medical Laboratory Technician has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Medical Laboratory Technician invitation rounds held?

Medical Laboratory Technician has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Last updated 30 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.