189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
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Sheetmetal Trades Worker
ANZSCO 322211MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Sheetmetal Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322211) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026 · ~2 invited
Up from 70 · 1 round so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
70pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2025-26 official — FY2026-27 pending
Subclass 189 wait estimates · June 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
1
Ahead
about 3 months
3/4
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 4 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
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
▼ Falling
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
7 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
6last FY
1this FY
▼ −83%Round to round · last 2 FY
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1
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Sheetmetal Trades Worker with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Sheetmetal Trades Worker in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Sheetmetal Trades Worker if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 20 invited
All invited (14)
If 50 invited
All invited (14)
If 100 invited
All invited (14)
If 200 invited
All invited (14)
If 500 invited
All invited (14)
If 1000 invited
All invited (14)
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 round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | — | — | 1–1 | 485–485 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 14 | 1 | 486 | 65DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) | All invited (14) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Sheetmetal Trades Workers (3222xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
14
Remaining for 189
486
Spots left (FY)
485 – 485
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 5 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (80)
Key Insights for Sheetmetal Trades Worker
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Sheetmetal Trades Worker remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Sheetmetal Trades Worker 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 Sheetmetal Trades Worker?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 74 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
28
Below Cutoff
46
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
74
MoM Change
+8 (12.1%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (85)
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
74
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
41
Likelyⓘ
~13 mo ~ ~13 mo
Aug 2027~13 mo
Aug 2027Likely
Aug 2027~13 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
May 24 – Jun 26
Latest
14
MoM Change
+3 (27.3%)
Peak Month
Sep 24 (16)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — |
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- 189Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- 0–0
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- 5–6
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491Federal70
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Sheetmetal Trades Worker for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(29%)
28M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(31%)
28M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
8EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(13%)
28M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(29%)
28M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
10(63%)
28M Trend
↑ 1500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
28M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
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 Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Sheetmetal Trades Worker were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–85 over the last 4 rounds.
Is the Sheetmetal Trades Worker subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Sheetmetal Trades Worker has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Sheetmetal Trades Worker (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds for Sheetmetal Trades Worker, the cut-off ranged 70–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 4 of 4, 85 points in 4 of 4, 80 points in 3 of 4, 75 points in 2 of 4, 70 points in 1 of 4. 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.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?
For Sheetmetal Trades Worker: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Sheetmetal Trades Worker?
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 Sheetmetal Trades Worker, 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 Sheetmetal Trades Worker for 190/491?
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 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 Sheetmetal Trades Worker?
An estimated 485–485 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Sheetmetal Trades Worker, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Sheetmetal Trades Worker at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sheetmetal Trades Worker is about 3 months, based on the June 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Sheetmetal Trades Worker invitation rounds held?
Sheetmetal Trades Worker has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Last updated 30 June 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated
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.