Research and Development Manager

ANZSCO 132511STSOL

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

As of 6 November 2025, subclass 190 invitations for Research and Development Manager (ANZSCO 132511) were issued at 100 points. Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (9 January 2024). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 190

↓ Easing

100pts

6 Nov 2025

Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY

65–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

85pts

9 Jan 2024

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — 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.

03

Check my score

Can I get invited for Research and Development Manager with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Research and Development Manager if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

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Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 7 data points

Points Summary

Highest

100

Lowest

65

Average

83

Across 7 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (100)

Key Insights for Research and Development Manager

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Research and Development Manager has been included in 1 invitation round 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 Research and Development Manager?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 1,367 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 100+ pts

31

Below Cutoff

1,336

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

1,367

MoM Change

+43 (3.2%)

Peak Month

Jan 26 (1,422)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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

1,367

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

64

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

34

MoM Change

-2 (-5.6%)

Peak Month

Oct 25 (68)

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Round history

Round History

  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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09

190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Research and Development Manager for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

383EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

10(3%)

28M Trend

↑ 1413%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VIC✓Eligible

269EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

3(1%)

28M Trend

↑ 1295%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLD?Unknown

61EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

1(2%)

28M Trend

↑ 743%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

SA?Unknown

385EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

9(2%)

28M Trend

↑ 5300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

105EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

6(6%)

28M Trend

↑ 1200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

55EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

28M Trend

↑ 1225%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

82EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

2(2%)

28M Trend

↑ 1250%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

153EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

28M Trend

↑ 1200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Research and Development Manager?

For Research and Development Manager: subclass 190 was last invited at 100 points (6 November 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (9 January 2024).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Research and Development Manager?

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 Research and Development Manager, 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 Research and Development Manager for 190/491?

Research and Development Manager has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Research and Development Manager invitation rounds held?

Research and Development Manager has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Last updated 30 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.