Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

ANZSCO 261399MLTSSL

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

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) (ANZSCO 261399) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 90 points (17 March 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 100 points (1 April 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▼down 100% vs last FYnot invited this round→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Stable

85pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~67 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

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
2,414
Ahead
0/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1,881
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1,315
Ahead
3/4
Met the cut-off
95
Points
595
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 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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

204 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

204
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

38
166

▼ Falling · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Check my score

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?

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 ≤ Oct 25

If 20 invited

105DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 50 invited

100DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 100 invited

100DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 200 invited

100DOE ≤ May 26

If 500 invited

95DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 1000 invited

90DOE ≤ Feb 26

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 25Spots 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—————3,9021,8920105DOE ≤ Oct 25105DOE ≤ Mar 26100DOE ≤ Oct 25100DOE ≤ Jan 26100DOE ≤ May 2695DOE ≤ Mar 2690DOE ≤ Feb 26
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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

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (100)

Key Insights for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Software and Applications Programmers (nec). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the legal 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 included in 7 invitation rounds 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 Software and Applications Programmers (nec)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 17,675 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

85

At 100+ pts

1,914

Below Cutoff

15,760

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

17,675

MoM Change

+300 (1.7%)

Peak Month

May 26 (17,675)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

17,675

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

555

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

177

MoM Change

-5 (-2.7%)

Peak Month

Dec 24 (277)

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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
    91–166
    ·
    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
    29–38
    ·
    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
    ~157Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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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✓Eligible

3,942EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

652(17%)

27M Trend

↑ 11165%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

2,192EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

214(10%)

27M Trend

↑ 5489%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

1,011EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

94(9%)

27M Trend

↑ 3600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

2,121EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

158(7%)

27M Trend

↑ 15938%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

2,567EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

450(18%)

27M Trend

↑ 12460%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

803EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

62(8%)

27M Trend

↑ 8756%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

724EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

52(7%)

27M Trend

↑ 11883%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

1,546EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥100

99(6%)

27M Trend

↑ 10786%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

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

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 4 rounds.

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 for Software and Applications Programmers (nec), 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. 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)?

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 Software and Applications Programmers (nec), 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 Software and Applications Programmers (nec) for 190/491?

Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. 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?

Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has had 7 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Software and Applications Programmers 2613

Last updated 31 May 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.