189Federal
90- Est. Invitations
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Telecommunications Field Engineer
ANZSCO 313212MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Telecommunications Field Engineer (ANZSCO 313212) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising90pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~6 invited
Up from 85 · 1 round so far this FY
65–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
428conservative (floor)429anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
41
Ahead
about 1 month
2/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
26
Ahead
about 1 month
3/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
12
Ahead
less than a month
4/6
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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
8 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
6last FY
2this FY
▼ −67%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
5
2
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Telecommunications Field Engineer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Telecommunications Field Engineer in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Telecommunications Field Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 20 invited
85DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 100 invited
70DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 200 invited
All invited (170)
If 500 invited
All invited (170)
If 1000 invited
All invited (170)
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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| Nov 25 | 90 | — | 2–2 | 428–429 | 90DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 90DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 170 | 12 | 438 | 90DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 85DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 75DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 70DOE ≤ Feb 26 | All invited (170) | All invited (170) | All invited (170) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 4
2025-26 · Telecommunications Trades Workers (3132xx)
Ceiling
500
0.5% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
62
Remaining for 189
438
Spots left (FY)
428 – 429
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 (90)
Key Insights for Telecommunications Field Engineer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Telecommunications Field Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Telecommunications Field Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Telecommunications Field Engineer has been included in 1 invitation round 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 Telecommunications Field Engineer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 551 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
62
Below Cutoff
488
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
551
MoM Change
-17 (-3.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (568)
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
551
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
38
Likelyⓘ
~13 mo ~ ~13 mo
Jul 2027~13 mo
Jul 2027Likely
Jul 2027~13 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
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
25
MoM Change
-3 (-10.7%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (28)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 100 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~22Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~8Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Telecommunications Field Engineer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
38EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 517%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
96EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
10(10%)
27M Trend
↑ 2075%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
37EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 1650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
62EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
100EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
11(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 2300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
18EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
2(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
2(17%)
27M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(23%)
27M Trend
↑ 225%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Telecommunications Field Engineer subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Telecommunications Field Engineer were issued at 90 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–100 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Telecommunications Field Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Telecommunications Field Engineer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Telecommunications Field Engineer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Telecommunications Field Engineer, the cut-off ranged 65–100 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 3 of 6, 80 points in 2 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6, 70 points in 2 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 Telecommunications Field Engineer?
For Telecommunications Field Engineer: subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Telecommunications Field Engineer?
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 Telecommunications Field Engineer, 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 Telecommunications Field Engineer for 190/491?
Telecommunications Field Engineer has state-nomination activity in: 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 Telecommunications Field Engineer?
An estimated 428–429 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Telecommunications Field Engineer, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Field Engineer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Telecommunications Field Engineer invitation rounds held?
Telecommunications Field Engineer has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 31 May 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.