Medical Oncologist

ANZSCO 253314MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Medical Oncologist (ANZSCO 253314) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (22 August 2022). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Easing

80pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~70 invited

Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY

65–80 pts over last 5 rounds

Subclass 491

70pts

22 Aug 2022 · ~8 invited

1 round so far this FY

See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

425conservative (floor)432anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity

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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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
Risingnot invited this round
This occupation · most invited →least invited

1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

0
last FY
1
this FY
▲ +1

Round to round · last 2 FY

1

Rising · invites per round

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Check my score

Can I get invited for Medical Oncologist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

All invited (2)

If 20 invited

All invited (2)

If 50 invited

All invited (2)

If 100 invited

All invited (2)

If 200 invited

All invited (2)

If 500 invited

All invited (2)

If 1000 invited

All invited (2)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 25801142543270DOE ≤ Feb 2670DOE ≤ Feb 2620473All invited (2)All invited (2)All invited (2)All invited (2)All invited (2)All invited (2)All invited (2)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 1

2025-26 · Specialist Physicians (2533xx)

Ceiling

578

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

105

Remaining for 189

473

Spots left (FY)

425432

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 6 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 6 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 Medical Oncologist

  • Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 80 to 65 over the past 3 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.

  • Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite easing, Medical Oncologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 1 round so far in FY25-26. Medical Oncologist has been included in 1 invitation round 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 Medical Oncologist?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 4 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

70

At 80+ pts

0

Below Cutoff

4

EOI Submission Trends

Mar 25 – May 26

Latest

4

MoM Change

+1 (33.3%)

Peak Month

Sep 25 (5)

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.

In Queue

4

Oldest Waiting

Mar 25

Total Invited

1

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Dec 25

Latest

1

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Feb 24 (2)

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Round history

Round History

  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    00
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~143Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~130Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~123Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Medical Oncologist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSWEligible

1EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

22M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (22M)

VICEligible

1EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

22M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (22M)

QLDEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

TAS?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

NT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

ACT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Medical Oncologist subclass 189?

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Medical Oncologist were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–80 over the last 5 rounds.

Is the Medical Oncologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Medical Oncologist has been trending downward across recent rounds — it is getting easier.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Medical Oncologist (subclass 189)?

In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Medical Oncologist, the cut-off ranged 65–80 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 5 of 5, 80 points in 5 of 5, 75 points in 3 of 5, 70 points in 2 of 5. 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.

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

For Medical Oncologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (22 August 2022).

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

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 Oncologist, 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 Oncologist for 190/491?

Medical Oncologist 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 Medical Oncologist?

An estimated 425–432 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Medical Oncologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How often are Medical Oncologist invitation rounds held?

Medical Oncologist has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Specialist Physicians 2533

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.