189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
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Neurosurgeon
As at September 2026, Neurosurgeon (ANZSCO 253513) has 1 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points) and 1 in 190. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 18 December 2023; none in the 6 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.
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Latest Neurosurgeon invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↓ Easing80pts
18 Dec 2023 · ~143 invited
Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 6 occupations in Surgeons, not just Neurosurgeon
500est. ceiling475est. 189 places472–473est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
0–1%
25 to 186 / 190 / 491~2–3 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 6 occupationsNeurosurgeon used ~0
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgeon253513THIS | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Surgeon (General)253511 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 | 0–1 | 1 | 8 |
| Urologist253518 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2535 total | 2–3 | 4 | 23 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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Is 65–95 points enough for Neurosurgeon?
Can I get invited for Neurosurgeon with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Neurosurgeon in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 2–3 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Neurosurgeon if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (1)
If 20 invited
All invited (1)
If 50 invited
All invited (1)
If 100 invited
All invited (1)
If 200 invited
All invited (1)
If 500 invited
All invited (1)
If 1000 invited
All invited (1)
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 | June 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | 80 | — | — | — | 464–464 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 477 | All invited (1) | All invited (1) | All invited (1) | All invited (1) | All invited (1) | All invited (1) | All invited (1) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
23
Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
464 – 464
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
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Neurosurgeon
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Neurosurgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY23-24. Neurosurgeon has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Neurosurgeon EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Neurosurgeon?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 2 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 80+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
0
EOI Submission Trends
Apr 24 – Sep 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
-1 (-33.3%)
Peak Month
Aug 26 (3)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
2
Oldest Waiting
Aug 25
Total Invited
0
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Neurosurgeon round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~143Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~156Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~18Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~123Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~9Est. | — | — |
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Neurosurgeon 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Neurosurgeon for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(100%)
28M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
1EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(100%)
28M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Neurosurgeon visa grants
How many Neurosurgeon visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
No skilled visas went to Neurosurgeon main applicants in 2024-25. The chart shows earlier years.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | ||
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Neurosurgeon
What points do you need for Neurosurgeon subclass 189?
Neurosurgeon was last invited for subclass 189 on 18 December 2023 at 80 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Neurosurgeon in the 6 federal rounds held since (13 June 2024, 5 September 2024, 7 November 2024, 21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the Neurosurgeon subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Neurosurgeon has been trending downward across recent rounds — though that doesn't guarantee future rounds will be easier.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Neurosurgeon (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Neurosurgeon was invited (most recently on 18 December 2023), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 3 of 4, 85 points in 3 of 4, 80 points in 3 of 4, 75 points in 1 of 4, 70 points in 1 of 4. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Neurosurgeon in the 6 federal rounds held since (13 June 2024, 5 September 2024, 7 November 2024, 21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). 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 Neurosurgeon?
For Neurosurgeon: subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Neurosurgeon?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Neurosurgeon. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Neurosurgeon for 190/491?
Neurosurgeon has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Neurosurgeon?
Around 475 subclass 189 places are projected for Neurosurgeon in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Neurosurgeon invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Neurosurgeon invited in none of them.
Related occupations
Surgeons 2535
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 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.