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Surgeon (General)
As at September 2026, Surgeon (General) (ANZSCO 253511) has 8 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points) and 7 in 190. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 80 points (10 October 2024) and 491 at 65 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Surgeon (General) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026 · ~71 invited
Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
80pts
10 Oct 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
Stable65pts
25 May 2023 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
65–80 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 6 occupations in Surgeons, not just Surgeon (General)
500est. ceiling475est. 189 places472–473est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
0–1%
25 to 186 / 190 / 491~2–3 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 6 occupationsSurgeon (General) used ~1
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon (General)253511THIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 | 0–1 | 1 | 8 |
| Urologist253518 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neurosurgeon253513 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2535 total | 2–3 | 4 | 23 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 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
Surgeon (General) shares unit group 2535's 189 places with 5 other occupations — these waits count Surgeon (General) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
4/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1
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
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
6 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
4this FY
▲ +100%Round to round · last 2 FY
2
2
2
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–90 points enough for Surgeon (General)?
Can I get invited for Surgeon (General) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Surgeon (General) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 2–3 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Surgeon (General) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (8)
If 20 invited
All invited (8)
If 50 invited
All invited (8)
If 100 invited
All invited (8)
If 200 invited
All invited (8)
If 500 invited
All invited (8)
If 1000 invited
All invited (8)
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 |
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| June 26 | 85 | — | 2–2 | 2–2 | 464–464 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 8 | 1 | 477 | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
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Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
464 – 464
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 12 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 11 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 (85)
Key Insights for Surgeon (General)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Surgeon (General) 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 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Surgeon (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Surgeon (General) has been invited in 2 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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Surgeon (General) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Surgeon (General)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 15 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 85+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
13
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
15
MoM Change
+2 (15.4%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (18)
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
15
Oldest Waiting
Nov 24
Total Invited
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Likelyⓘ
~1 mo ~ ~2 mo
Nov 2026~1 mo
Dec 2026Likely
Jun 2027~8 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
Sep 24 – Jul 26
Latest
5
MoM Change
-1 (-16.7%)
Peak Month
Oct 24 (6)
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Surgeon (General) round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~143Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~156Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~224Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~18Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~130Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~8Est. | — | — |
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Surgeon (General) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Surgeon (General) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(33%)
28M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
4EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
70pts
28M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Surgeon (General) visa grants
How many Surgeon (General) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 14 skilled visas went to Surgeon (General) main applicants, the 280th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 12).
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | ||
86% | 12 | — | |
7% | 1 | — | |
7% | 1 | — | |
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 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Surgeon (General) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare5
- 2WAToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 3NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4VICToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 6ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 7TASToo 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.
- 1India18.5%
- 2Sri Lanka14.8%
- 3United Kingdom14.8%
- 4South Africa11.1%
- 5New Zealand7.4%
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 Surgeon (General)
What points do you need for Surgeon (General) subclass 189?
Surgeon (General) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 85 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–90 points.
Is the Surgeon (General) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Surgeon (General) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Surgeon (General) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Surgeon (General) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–90 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 5 of 6, 80 points in 4 of 6, 75 points in 1 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 Surgeon (General)?
For Surgeon (General): subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (10 October 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Surgeon (General)?
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 Surgeon (General). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Surgeon (General) for 190/491?
Surgeon (General) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, 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 Surgeon (General)?
Around 475 subclass 189 places are projected for Surgeon (General) 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 Surgeon (General) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Surgeon (General) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Surgeon (General) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Surgeon (General) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Surgeon (General) at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Surgeon (General) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Surgeon (General) 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 Surgeon (General) invited in 2 of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (NSW; 80–80 points).
How many Surgeon (General) visas were granted in 2024-25?
14 main applicants: 12 through 186, 1 through 190 and 1 through 189.
Related occupations
Surgeons 2535
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.