Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Metal Fabricator
ANZSCO 322311MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 85 pts on 13 November 2025
down from 105 pts · ~14 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–105 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 190
invited at 70 pts on 30 April 2026
unchanged from previous round · 3 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 491
invited at 65 pts on 8 December 2022
~0 invitations issued · 1 round so far in FY22-23
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
15
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
3
Ahead
about 1 month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
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.
Latest Points (190)
70
Unchanged
Last Invited
30 April 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
5
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
Check My Score
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
850
MoM Change
+52 (6.5%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (850)
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Apr 26
Latest
58
MoM Change
-3 (-4.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (94)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
04/2026 snapshot · 850 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 70+ pts
536
Below Cutoff
308
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 04/2026 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
850
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
207
Likelyⓘ
~14 mo ~ ~14 mo
Jul 2027~14 mo
Jul 2027Likely
Jul 2027~14 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.
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (3223xx)
Ceiling
775
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
289
Remaining for 189
486
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (70)
Key Insights for Metal Fabricator
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Metal Fabricator. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Metal Fabricator remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Metal Fabricator has been included in 5 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 16 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 8 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
11
community-reported invitations, spanning 6 onshore and 5 offshore.
Median pts
75
Most common
70(5×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
55%onshore
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
Detailed demographic breakdowns are paused while we finalise a data-licensing arrangement with the upstream community-data source — aggregate counts above remain available.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 5 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~14Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 105 | ~9Est. | — | — | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~21Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~11Est. | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 May 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~48Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~17Est. | — | — |
- 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~14Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal105
- Est. Invitations
- ~9Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- ~21Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- ~11Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~7Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~48Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- ~17Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
131EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
81(62%)
26M Trend
↑ 2800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
177EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
132(75%)
26M Trend
↑ 5700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
65EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
34(52%)
26M Trend
↑ 5800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
62EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
28(45%)
26M Trend
↑ 2800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
207EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
156(75%)
26M Trend
↑ 2771%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
9(45%)
26M Trend
↑ 750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
9(35%)
26M Trend
↑ 2300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
9(56%)
26M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.