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Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

ANZSCO 261399MLTSSLAssessed by ACS

As at September 2026, Software and Applications Programmers (nec) (ANZSCO 261399) has 3,981 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1,944 at 85+ points), 6,994 in 190 and 7,416 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 7 November 2024; none in the 3 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 90 points (17 March 2026) and 491 at 100 points (1 April 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest Software and Applications Programmers (nec) invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

Stable

85pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~75 invited

Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

90pts

17 Mar 2026

Down from 110 · 5 rounds so far this FY

90–110 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

Stable

100pts

1 Apr 2026 · ~1 invited

Up from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–100 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

Shared by all 4 occupations in Software and Applications Programmers, not just Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

1,038est. ceiling0est. 189 places

—
1,038 to 186 / 190 / 491~0 invited by 189open
Who shares these places · 4 occupationsSoftware and Applications Programmers (nec) used ~0
OccupationEst. invited this FYIn pool
Software and Applications Programmers (nec)261399THIS03,946
Software Engineer26131309,448
Developer Programmer26131206,750
Analyst Programmer26131105,581
2613 total025,725

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 912 ceiling, 0 remaining · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026 · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
2,487
Ahead
0/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1,944
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1,363
Ahead
3/4
Met the cut-off
95
Points
650
Ahead
4/4
Met the cut-off

Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.

"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 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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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

202 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

202
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

35
167

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 85–95 points enough for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)?

Can I get invited for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

105DOE ≤ June 25

If 20 invited

105DOE ≤ June 25

If 50 invited

100DOE ≤ May 25

If 100 invited

100DOE ≤ June 25

If 200 invited

100DOE ≤ June 26

If 500 invited

95DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 1000 invited

90DOE ≤ Nov 25

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 2485——————3,9461,9300105DOE ≤ June 25105DOE ≤ June 25100DOE ≤ May 25100DOE ≤ June 25100DOE ≤ June 2695DOE ≤ Mar 2690DOE ≤ Nov 25
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 4

2025-26 · Software and Applications Programmers (2613xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

912

0.5% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

3,800

Exceeds ceiling

Remaining for 189

Exhausted

Spots left (FY)

0

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 22 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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (100)

Key Insights for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Software and Applications Programmers (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    7 rounds so far in FY25-26. Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has been invited in 7 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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Software and Applications Programmers (nec) EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

09/2026 snapshot · 18,391 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 100+ pts

2,143

Below Cutoff

16,247

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

18,391

MoM Change

+162 (0.9%)

Peak Month

Sep 26 (18,391)

→ SkillSelect EOI data for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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

18,391

Oldest Waiting

Sep 24

Total Invited

494

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

152

MoM Change

-17 (-10.1%)

Peak Month

Dec 24 (277)

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Software and Applications Programmers (nec) round history

Round History

Source:
  • 491SACommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    110
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491SACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    105–167
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    29–35
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    29–36
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~176Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Software and Applications Programmers (nec) 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Software and Applications Programmers (nec) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

4,102EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

707(17%)

31M Trend

↑ 11647%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

VIC✓Listed

2,266EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

243(11%)

31M Trend

↑ 5684%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

QLD✓Listed

1,053EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

107(10%)

31M Trend

↑ 3756%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

SA?Unknown

2,232EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

181(8%)

31M Trend

↑ 16792%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

WA✓Listed

2,621EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

487(19%)

31M Trend

↑ 12690%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

TAS?Unknown

839EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

65(8%)

31M Trend

↑ 9167%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

NT?Unknown

756EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

63(8%)

31M Trend

↑ 12400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

ACT?Unknown

1,618EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

116(7%)

31M Trend

↑ 11286%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Software and Applications Programmers (nec) visa grants

How many Software and Applications Programmers (nec) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?

In 2024-25, 129 skilled visas went to Software and Applications Programmers (nec) main applicants, the 83rd most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 57) and state nomination (190: 37), while 491 fell to 15.

25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.

Visa2024-25Change
129+40%
57+185%
37+12%
20—
15−25%
0—

491 includes the closed 489 (peak 10 in 2019-20). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.

Show the numbers for every year
Software and Applications Programmers (nec) visa grants to main applicants, by programme year and visa
YearTotal186190491189494
2015-16725314122
2016-1749407200
2017-1852356371
2018-1946383050
2019-204822211130
2020-2158231013120
2021-225827181210
2022-238024242840
2023-2492193320200
2024-25129203715570

Where they were granted

Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Software and Applications Programmers (nec) 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.

Map of Australia coloured by where Software and Applications Programmers (nec) 189 grants went compared with usualNew South Wales — 27Victoria — 15Queensland — 6South Australia — 1Western Australia — 2Tasmania — 0Northern Territory — 0Australian Capital Territory — 3NSW27VIC15QLD6SA1WA2TAS0NT0ACT3
  1. 1NSWMore than usual50% · usually 29%27
  2. 2VICLess than usual28% · usually 38%15
  3. 3QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare6
  4. 4ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare3
  5. 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
  6. 6SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
  7. 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
  8. 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
  • More than usual (1.3× or more)
  • About usual
  • Less than usual (under 0.75×)
  • Too few to say (under 10)
All 189 grants by state

Who was granted

Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.

  1. 1India41.9%
  2. 2Nepal13.6%
  3. 3China9.0%
  4. 4Vietnam6.0%
  5. 5Pakistan5.3%
81%
applied from within Australia in 2024-25105 of 129 main applicants

Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.

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Common questions about Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

What points do you need for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) subclass 189?

Software and Applications Programmers (nec) was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 85 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).

Is the Software and Applications Programmers (nec) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has held steady across recent rounds.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) (subclass 189)?

In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Software and Applications Programmers (nec) was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 3 of 4, 85 points in 2 of 4. At 80 points or below, none of the last 4 rounds would have been met. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). 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 Software and Applications Programmers (nec)?

For Software and Applications Programmers (nec): subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (17 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (1 April 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)?

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 Software and Applications Programmers (nec). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Software and Applications Programmers (nec) for 190/491?

Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Software and Applications Programmers (nec) invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Software and Applications Programmers (nec) invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 4 round dates and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (NSW, SA, VIC; 90–110 points).

How many Software and Applications Programmers (nec) visas were granted in 2024-25?

129 main applicants: 57 through 189, 37 through 190, 20 through 186 and 15 through 491.

Related occupations

Software and Applications Programmers 2613

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported

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.