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80- Est. Invitations
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
ANZSCO 253311MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (ANZSCO 253311) were issued at 80 points. 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
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
75–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable70pts
25 May 2023
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
425conservative (floor)432anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
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
▼ Falling
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
25 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
10last FY
15this FY
▲ +50%Round to round · last 2 FY
5
5
7
7
1
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
All invited (27)
If 100 invited
All invited (27)
If 200 invited
All invited (27)
If 500 invited
All invited (27)
If 1000 invited
All invited (27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | 6–7 | 6–7 | 425–432 | 75DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 27 | 4 | 473 | 75DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 65DOE ≤ May 26 | All invited (27) | All invited (27) | All invited (27) | All invited (27) | All invited (27) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Specialist Physicians (2533xx)
Ceiling
578
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
105
Remaining for 189
473
Spots left (FY)
425 – 432
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 15 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 15 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 (80)
Key Insights for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Specialist Physician (General Medicine). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Specialist Physician (General Medicine) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 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 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 39 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 80+ pts
8
Below Cutoff
31
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
39
MoM Change
+4 (11.4%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (42)
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
39
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
61
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
Jun 24 – May 26
Latest
5
MoM Change
+4 (400.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (18)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~4Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Specialist Physician (General Medicine) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(57%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(25%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–85 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Specialist Physician (General Medicine) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Specialist Physician (General Medicine), the cut-off ranged 75–85 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 1 of 6. At 70 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 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
For Specialist Physician (General Medicine): subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
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 Specialist Physician (General Medicine), 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 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) for 190/491?
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 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 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
An estimated 425–432 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Specialist Physician (General Medicine), based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Specialist Physician (General Medicine) invitation rounds held?
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 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.