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Nurse Practitioner
ANZSCO 254411MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Nurse Practitioner (ANZSCO 254411) were issued at 80 points. Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
5,672conservative (floor)6,378anchored 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
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Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
11 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
3last FY
8this FY
▲ +167%Round to round · last 2 FY
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Nurse Practitioner with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Nurse Practitioner in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Nurse Practitioner if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
70DOE ≤ May 26
If 20 invited
All invited (20)
If 50 invited
All invited (20)
If 100 invited
All invited (20)
If 200 invited
All invited (20)
If 500 invited
All invited (20)
If 1000 invited
All invited (20)
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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| June 26 | 80 | 4–5 | 1–1 | 5,672–6,378 | 105DOE ≤ May 26 | 105DOE ≤ May 26 | 20 | 3 | 10,390 | 70DOE ≤ May 26 | All invited (20) | All invited (20) | All invited (20) | All invited (20) | All invited (20) | All invited (20) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Registered Nurses (2544xx)
Ceiling
13,929
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
3,539
Remaining for 189
10,390
Spots left (FY)
5,672 – 6,378
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 11 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 11 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 Nurse Practitioner
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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, Nurse Practitioner remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Nurse Practitioner has been included in 3 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 Nurse Practitioner?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 45 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
20
Below Cutoff
25
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
45
MoM Change
-3 (-6.3%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (48)
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
45
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
15
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
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MoM Change
-4 (-80.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (9)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 189 | Federal | 95 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Nurse Practitioner for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(67%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(53%)
27M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(63%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
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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Common questions
What points do you need for Nurse Practitioner subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Nurse Practitioner were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Nurse Practitioner subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Nurse Practitioner has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Nurse Practitioner (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Nurse Practitioner, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 5 of 6, 75 points in 1 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. 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 →Which states nominate Nurse Practitioner for 190/491?
Nurse Practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner?
An estimated 5672–6378 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Nurse Practitioner, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Nurse Practitioner invitation rounds held?
Nurse Practitioner has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 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.