Research and Development Manager

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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 Research and Development Manager invitation rounds & points

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 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 my points score enough for Research and Development Manager?

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?

Calculate invitation predictions

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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

EOI 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 — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Research and Development Manager 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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Research and Development Manager EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Research and Development Manager?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 1,239 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

80

At 100+ pts

31

Below Cutoff

1,208

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

1,239

MoM Change

-95 (-7.1%)

Peak Month

Jan 26 (1,422)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

1,239

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

61

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

32

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Oct 25 (68)

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Research and Development Manager 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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Research and Development Manager 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✓Listed

381EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

12(3%)

30M Trend

↑ 1400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

246EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

3(1%)

30M Trend

↑ 1174%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

57EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

1(2%)

30M Trend

↑ 671%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

327EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

9(3%)

30M Trend

↑ 4471%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

88EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

4(5%)

30M Trend

↑ 975%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

49EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

30M Trend

↑ 1050%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

69EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

2(3%)

30M Trend

↑ 1017%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

126EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

30M Trend

↑ 973%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Research and Development Manager

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?

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 Research and Development Manager. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.