Pathologist

ANZSCO 253915MLTSSL

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

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 75 points (5 March 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

invited 3 of 5 rounds last 2 FYdown 67% vs last FYnot invited this roundmovers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Rising

75pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~70 invited

Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 6 rounds

Subclass 190

75pts

5 Mar 2026

1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

65pts

8 Dec 2022 · ~1 invited

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

83conservative (floor)167anchored 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
Fallingnot invited this round
This occupation · most invited →least invited

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

Most consistently invited

invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

3
last FY
1
this FY
▼ −67%

Round to round · last 2 FY

1
2
1

Falling · invites per round

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Check my score

Can I get invited for Pathologist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Pathologist 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 2575118316770DOE ≤ Mar 2670DOE ≤ Mar 2620647All 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 · Other Medical Practitioners (2539xx)

Ceiling

830

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

183

Remaining for 189

647

Spots left (FY)

83167

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 10 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 9 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 (75)

Key Insights for Pathologist

  • Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Pathologist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Pathologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Pathologist 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 Pathologist?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 3 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

65

At 75+ pts

1

Below Cutoff

2

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

3

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Jan 25 (6)

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

3

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

4

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

Jun 24 – Dec 25

Latest

2

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Jun 24 (2)

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Round history

Round History

  • N/AWAOfficial
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    12
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~143Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~224Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~130Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Pathologist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSWEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

VICEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

QLDEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

1EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff75

1(100%)

27M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

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 Pathologist subclass 189?

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Pathologist were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Pathologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Pathologist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

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

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Pathologist, 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 4 of 6, 75 points in 3 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.

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

For Pathologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (5 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Pathologist?

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 Pathologist, 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 Pathologist for 190/491?

Pathologist 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 Pathologist?

An estimated 83–167 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Pathologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How often are Pathologist invitation rounds held?

Pathologist has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Other Medical Practitioners 2539

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.