Rheumatologist

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ANZSCO 253323MLTSSL

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

As of 25 May 2023, subclass 189 invitations for Rheumatologist (ANZSCO 253323) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (22 August 2022).

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Latest Rheumatologist invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

75pts

25 May 2023 · ~156 invited

1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

70pts

22 Aug 2022 · ~8 invited

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

614est. ceiling509est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 578 ceiling, 473 remaining · How we estimate

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 75 points enough for Rheumatologist?

Can I get invited for Rheumatologist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 65 invitationsGet your verdict →

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

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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 1

2025-26 · Specialist Physicians (2533xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

578

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

105

Remaining for 189

473

Spots left (FY)

407 – 416

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 2 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 2 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (75)

Key Insights for Rheumatologist

  • ↔

    Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.

  • ⚠

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

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY22-23. Rheumatologist has been invited in 2 invitation rounds 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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Rheumatologist EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Rheumatologist?

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Rheumatologist round history

Round History

  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~156Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Rheumatologist 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Rheumatologist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

VIC✓Listed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

QLD✓Listed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

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 about Rheumatologist

What points do you need for Rheumatologist subclass 189?

As of 25 May 2023, subclass 189 invitations for Rheumatologist were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–75 over the last 1 rounds.

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

For Rheumatologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (22 August 2022).

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

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 Rheumatologist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Rheumatologist for 190/491?

Rheumatologist 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 FY2026-27 for Rheumatologist?

Around 509 subclass 189 places are projected for Rheumatologist in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.

How often are Rheumatologist invitation rounds held?

Rheumatologist has received invitations in 2 rounds so far in FY22-23.

Related occupations

Specialist Physicians 2533

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 25 May 2023Sources: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.