189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Neurologist
ANZSCO 253318MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Neurologist (ANZSCO 253318) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (6 October 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
75–80 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
80pts
6 Oct 2022
Up from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY
75–80 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
425conservative (floor)432anchored estimate
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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
5 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
3this FY
▲ +50%Round to round · last 2 FY
2
2
1
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Neurologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Neurologist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Neurologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (4)
If 20 invited
All invited (4)
If 50 invited
All invited (4)
If 100 invited
All invited (4)
If 200 invited
All invited (4)
If 500 invited
All invited (4)
If 1000 invited
All invited (4)
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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| Nov 25 | 80 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 425–432 | 75DOE ≤ May 26 | 75DOE ≤ May 26 | 4 | 0 | 473 | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) | All invited (4) |
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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)
425 – 432
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 Neurologist
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Neurologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Neurologist has been included in 2 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 Neurologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 10 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
55
At 80+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
8
EOI Submission Trends
May 24 – May 26
Latest
10
MoM Change
+3 (42.9%)
Peak Month
May 26 (10)
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
10
Oldest Waiting
Aug 24
Total Invited
8
Likelyⓘ
~0 mo ~ ~0 mo
Jun 2026~0 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~0 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
Oct 24 – May 26
Latest
3
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (3)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — |
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Neurologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(25%)
25M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
25M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
25M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Neurologist subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Neurologist were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–80 over the last 4 rounds.
Is the Neurologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Neurologist has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Neurologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds for Neurologist, the cut-off ranged 75–80 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 4 of 4, 85 points in 4 of 4, 80 points in 4 of 4, 75 points in 2 of 4. At 70 points or below, none of the last 4 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 Neurologist?
For Neurologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (6 October 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Neurologist?
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 Neurologist, 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 Neurologist for 190/491?
Neurologist 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 Neurologist?
An estimated 425–432 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Neurologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Neurologist invitation rounds held?
Neurologist has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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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.