189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- 386–449
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Solicitor
As at September 2026, Solicitor (ANZSCO 271311) has 739 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (139 at 85+ points), 637 in 190 and 334 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 95 points (13 November 2024). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Solicitor invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026 · ~165 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
95pts
13 Nov 2024 · ~2 invited
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimated1,103est. ceiling1,034est. 189 places338est. left after 15 Oct
67%
69 to 186 / 190 / 491~696 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 943 ceiling, 850 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
284
Ahead
about 8 months
1/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
139
Ahead
about 4 months
3/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
40
Ahead
about 1 month
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
4
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
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 6 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
#14
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 7%▲ Rising
#14
This occupation · most invited →least invited
972 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
127last FY
845this FY
▲ +565%Round to round · last 2 FY
27
100
90
306
449
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 80–95 points enough for Solicitor?
Can I get invited for Solicitor with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Solicitor in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 92–127 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Solicitor if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
90DOE ≤ June 26
If 50 invited
85DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 100 invited
85DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 200 invited
80DOE ≤ July 26
If 500 invited
70DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (731)
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 | 76–90 | 261–306 | 386–449 | 5–127 | 75DOE ≤ July 26 | 70DOE ≤ Dec 24 | 731 | 282 | 850 | 90DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 90DOE ≤ June 26 | 85DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 80DOE ≤ July 26 | 70DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (731) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Solicitors (2713xx)
Ceiling
943
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
93
Remaining for 189
850
Spots left (FY)
5 – 127
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 8 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 (80)
Key Insights for Solicitor
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Solicitor 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.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Solicitor remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Solicitor has been invited in 3 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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Solicitor EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Solicitor?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 1,710 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
1,005
Below Cutoff
705
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
1,710
MoM Change
+49 (3.0%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (2,152)
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.
≥
In Queue
1,710
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
1,425
Likelyⓘ
~21 mo ~ ~2.2 yr
Jul 2028~21 mo
Dec 2028Likely
Mar 2029~2.4 yr
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
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
498
MoM Change
-50 (-9.1%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (919)
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Solicitor round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 386–449 | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 261–306 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | offshore | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 76–90 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰77000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 63–100 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 22–27 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 25–31 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~576Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — |
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- 189FederalCommunity85
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- 261–306
- Salary
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- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
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- 💰120000
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- 76–90
- Salary
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- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
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- Salary
- 💰77000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 63–100
- Salary
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·· - 189FederalCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- onshore
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- Est. Invitations
- 22–27
- Salary
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·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 25–31
- Salary
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·· - 189FederalCommunity95
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- 💰-
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- onshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~576Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
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Solicitor 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Solicitor for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
282EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
164(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 267%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
406EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
236(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 765%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
140EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
89(64%)
31M Trend
↑ 764%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
101EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
59(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 542%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
174EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
113(65%)
31M Trend
↑ 2880%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
55EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
30(55%)
31M Trend
↑ 1025%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
46EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
31(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 3800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
95EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
54(57%)
31M Trend
↑ 1150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Solicitor visa grants
How many Solicitor visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 146 skilled visas went to Solicitor main applicants, the 77th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 55) and the independent points test (189: 53), while 186 rose to 29.
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.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | −65% | ||
38% | 55 | −31% | |
36% | 53 | −82% | |
20% | 29 | +45% | |
6% | 9 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— 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
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 239 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 204 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 216 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 178 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 10 | 56 | 4 | 156 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 233 | 18 | 115 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 152 | 21 | 109 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 76 | 30 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 111 | 53 | 45 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 148 | 45 | 78 | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 20 | 80 | 11 | 302 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 146 | 29 | 55 | 9 | 53 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Solicitor 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1NSWMore than usual35% · usually 23%19
- 2VICAbout usual25% · usually 27%14
- 3TASToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 4WAToo few to saytoo few to compare5
- 5ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare5
- 6QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 7SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 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)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1China28.9%
- 2Malaysia10.3%
- 3South Africa7.4%
- 4India6.5%
- 5Singapore5.9%
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 Solicitor
What points do you need for Solicitor subclass 189?
Solicitor was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 80–95 points.
Is the Solicitor subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Solicitor has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Solicitor (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Solicitor was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 80–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 3 of 6, 80 points in 1 of 6. At 75 points or below, none of the last 6 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 Solicitor?
For Solicitor: subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (13 November 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Solicitor?
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 Solicitor. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Solicitor for 190/491?
Solicitor has state-nomination activity in: VIC, WA. 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 Solicitor?
Around 1034 subclass 189 places are projected for Solicitor 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 long is the wait for Solicitor at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Solicitor is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Solicitor at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Solicitor is about 4 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Solicitor at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Solicitor is about 1 month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Solicitor at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Solicitor is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Solicitor 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 Solicitor invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (VIC; 95–95 points).
How many Solicitor visas were granted in 2024-25?
146 main applicants: 55 through 190, 53 through 189, 29 through 186 and 9 through 491.
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.