190VICCommunity
70- Est. Invitations
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Specialist Managers nec
As at September 2026, Specialist Managers nec (ANZSCO 139999) has 107 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 154 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 70 points (30 January 2024).
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Latest Specialist Managers nec invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
70pts
30 Jan 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Is my points score enough for Specialist Managers nec?
Can I get invited for Specialist Managers nec with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Specialist Managers nec in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 10–15 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Specialist Managers nec if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 1 data points
Points Summary
Highest
70
Lowest
70
Average
70
Across 1 federal round
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (70)
Key Insights for Specialist Managers nec
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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1 round so far in FY23-24. Specialist Managers nec has been invited in 1 invitation round 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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Specialist Managers nec EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Specialist Managers nec?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 261 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 70+ pts
221
Below Cutoff
40
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
261
MoM Change
-7 (-2.6%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (271)
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
261
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
20
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
12
MoM Change
+2 (20.0%)
Peak Month
Mar 25 (12)
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Specialist Managers nec round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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Specialist Managers nec 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Specialist Managers nec for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
33(83%)
31M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
61EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
51(84%)
31M Trend
↑ 490%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
12(92%)
31M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
63EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
52(83%)
31M Trend
↑ 578%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
60EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
54(90%)
31M Trend
↑ 757%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
32(91%)
31M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
42EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
35(83%)
31M Trend
↑ 925%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
57EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
45(79%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Specialist Managers nec visa grants
How many Specialist Managers nec visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 21 skilled visas went to Specialist Managers nec main applicants, the 227th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 7) and state nomination (190: 7).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | ||
33% | 7 | — | |
33% | 7 | — | |
33% | 7 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 7 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 14 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
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 230 | 204 | 16 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 136 | 111 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | 85 | 65 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 45 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Specialist Managers nec 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1VICToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 3QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 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.
- 1United Kingdom14.8%
- 2India13.0%
- 3Malaysia9.3%
- 4South Africa9.3%
- 5Sri Lanka9.3%
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 Specialist Managers nec
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Specialist Managers nec?
For Specialist Managers nec: subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (30 January 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Specialist Managers 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 Specialist Managers nec. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Specialist Managers nec for 190/491?
Specialist Managers nec 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 Specialist Managers nec?
Around 610 subclass 189 places are projected for Specialist Managers nec 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 often are Specialist Managers 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 Specialist Managers nec invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2023-24: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (VIC; 70–70 points).
How many Specialist Managers nec visas were granted in 2024-25?
21 main applicants: 7 through 186, 7 through 190 and 7 through 491.
Related occupations
Other Specialist Managers 1399
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:OfficialEstimated
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.