Vascular Surgeon

Assessed by MedBA

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 Vascular Surgeon invitation rounds & points

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

See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

500est. ceiling477est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 remaining · How we estimate

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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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
This occupation · most invited →least invited

1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

0
last FY
1
this FY
▲ +1

Round to round · last 2 FY

1

Rising · invites per round

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Is 75 points enough for Vascular Surgeon?

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?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 20 invitationsGet your verdict

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See 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)

464464

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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (75)

Key Insights for Vascular Surgeon

  • 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.

  • Still 10 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Vascular Surgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 1 round so far in FY25-26. Vascular Surgeon 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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Vascular Surgeon EOI queue & points distribution

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 — 08/2026 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.

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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Vascular Surgeon round history

Round History

  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Vascular Surgeon 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

NSWListed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

VICListed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

QLDListed

No EOI data available for this occupation.

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

TAS?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

NT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

ACT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Vascular Surgeon

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?

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 Vascular Surgeon. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 FY2026-27 for Vascular Surgeon?

Around 477 subclass 189 places are projected for Vascular Surgeon 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 Vascular Surgeon invitation rounds held?

Vascular Surgeon has received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Last updated 31 August 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.