# Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/pathologist-253915

## Summary

As at November 2026, Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 70 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 18 October 2026 (an estimated 3 invitations, 100% of its 3 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 1 EOI (0 at 85+ points). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 75 points (5 March 2026), community reported. Four states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 70–85 over the last 6 rounds, easing.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 70 (15 October 2026, DOE 18 October 2026) | official | 2 of 4 rounds | 0 (2024-25) |
| 190 | State nominated | 75 (5 March 2026) | official | 4 states list it | 0 (2024-25) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 4 states list it | 0 (2024-25) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Largest | 3 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Pathologist?

Likely at 70 points or more. Pathologist was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 70 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 70 | on or before 18 October 2026 | 3 | 100% (3 of 3 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 80 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Pathologist?

Four states list Pathologist for 2026-27: NSW, VIC, QLD and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 190, 491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 900 / – | 0 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 · 75 · 5 March 2026 | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |

## How many Pathologist visas are actually granted?

3 skilled visas for Pathologist in 2024-25, the 421st most of 581 occupations: 3 × 186.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 190 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 491 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 189 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 2 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +800% this FY so far (3 in 1 round) against last FY (1 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 70 | 18 October 2026 | 3 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 75 | – | 1 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 75 | – | 1–2 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 85 | – | 1 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 1 | official |
| 18 December 2023 | 80 | – | – | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | – | – | official |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 March 2026 | 190 | WA | 75 | official |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Pathologist subclass 189?

Pathologist last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 70 points; ranged 70–85 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 70 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 18 October 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Pathologist?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Pathologist EOIs at 75 points or more were invited; at 70 points, those with a date of effect on or before 18 October 2026; at 65 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 3 invitations to this occupation (450–491 to unit group 2539), 100% of its 3 EOIs at 65+ points.

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

Easing: across the last 6 189 rounds the Pathologist cut-off ranged 70–85, from 80 (18 December 2023) to 70 (15 October 2026).

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

Over Pathologist's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 70–85. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 6 of 6, 85: 6 of 6, 80: 4 of 6, 75: 3 of 6, 70: 1 of 6. At 70 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 18 October 2026 were invited.

### 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?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Pathologist; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Pathologist for 190/491?

Pathologist is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: 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 Pathologist?

About 308–349 subclass 189 places are estimated left in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round for Other Medical Practitioners, the unit group's 7 occupations together, Pathologist included, of 799 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Pathologist invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Pathologist received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (WA; 75–75 points).

### How many Pathologist visas were granted in 2024-25?

3 main applicants: 3 through 186.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).