189Federal
75- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Vascular Surgeon
ANZSCO 253521MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Vascular Surgeon (ANZSCO 253521) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (25 May 2023).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
75pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~70 invited
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
65pts
25 May 2023 · ~1 invited
Down from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–80 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
468conservative (floor)468anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · January 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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
▲ Risingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
1this FY
▲ +1Round to round · last 2 FY
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Vascular Surgeon with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Vascular Surgeon in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Vascular Surgeon if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
23
Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
468 – 468
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 3 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 (75)
Key Insights for Vascular Surgeon
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Vascular Surgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Vascular Surgeon 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 Vascular Surgeon?
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jan 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 24 (1)
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
0
Oldest Waiting
--
Total Invited
1
Invitation Trends
Nov 25 – Dec 25
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (1)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Vascular Surgeon for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
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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Common questions
What points do you need for Vascular Surgeon subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Vascular Surgeon were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–75 over the last 1 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Vascular Surgeon?
For Vascular Surgeon: subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Vascular Surgeon?
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 Vascular Surgeon, 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 Vascular Surgeon for 190/491?
Vascular Surgeon 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 Vascular Surgeon?
An estimated 468–468 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Vascular Surgeon, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Vascular Surgeon invitation rounds held?
Vascular Surgeon 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.