189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Sonographer
ANZSCO 251214MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Sonographer (ANZSCO 251214) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (8 August 2024). Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026 · ~2 invited
Up from 75 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
85pts
8 Aug 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
70pts
25 May 2023
Down from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
70–80 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
682conservative (floor)707anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
2
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 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
▲ Rising
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
62 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
9last FY
53this FY
▲ +489%Round to round · last 2 FY
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5
25
27
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Sonographer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Sonographer in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Sonographer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ Sept 25
If 20 invited
All invited (15)
If 50 invited
All invited (15)
If 100 invited
All invited (15)
If 200 invited
All invited (15)
If 500 invited
All invited (15)
If 1000 invited
All invited (15)
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 | 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 |
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| June 26 | 85 | 21–25 | 23–27 | 682–707 | All invited (15) | All invited (15) | 15 | 2 | 847 | 65DOE ≤ Sept 25 | All invited (15) | All invited (15) | All invited (15) | All invited (15) | All invited (15) | All invited (15) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Medical Imaging Professionals (2512xx)
Ceiling
896
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
49
Remaining for 189
847
Spots left (FY)
682 – 707
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 13 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 12 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 (85)
Key Insights for Sonographer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Sonographer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Sonographer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Sonographer has been included in 3 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 Sonographer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 58 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 85+ pts
20
Below Cutoff
38
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
58
MoM Change
-5 (-7.9%)
Peak Month
Jul 25 (90)
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.
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In Queue
58
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
52
Likelyⓘ
~1 mo ~ ~1 mo
Jul 2026~1 mo
Jul 2026Likely
Jul 2026~1 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
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
8
MoM Change
-1 (-11.1%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (29)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 23–27 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 21–25 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 190 | ACTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Sonographer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(13%)
27M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
10EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
5(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
27M Trend
↑ 67%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(29%)
27M Trend
↑ 67%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
9EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
5(56%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(75%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(25%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
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 Sonographer subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Sonographer were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Sonographer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Sonographer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Sonographer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Sonographer, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 5 of 6, 75 points in 3 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. 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 Sonographer?
For Sonographer: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (8 August 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Sonographer?
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 Sonographer, 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 Sonographer for 190/491?
Sonographer 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 Sonographer?
An estimated 682–707 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Sonographer, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Sonographer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sonographer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Sonographer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sonographer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Sonographer invitation rounds held?
Sonographer has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 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.