Chef
Quick answer
What points are Chefs being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Chef EOIs was on 7 November 2024, from 85 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026. As at August 2026, 10,982 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 880 at 85 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
Chef was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Chef ranks
Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years
164 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 110 · typical round 110
Most consistently invited
invited in 2 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 program years
invites per round
How many Chef EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 105<20
- 100<20
- 9572
- 90266
- 85542
- 801,128
- 752,019
- 702,435
- 652,440
- 601,244
- 55549
- 50212
- 4552
- 40<20
- 35<20
- 30<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 10,982 | <20 | 366 | 2,254 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 12,239 | <20 | 937 | 107 |
| 491 State nominated | 14,999 | 24 | 995 | 135 |
| 491 Family sponsored | 950 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.
Chef invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 85 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 90 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 95 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 65 |
| 22 August 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 22 August 2022 | 491 familyOffshore | 65 |
Which states list Chef?
Chef is on the official state nomination list for QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | Not listed | 1,475 | 1,594 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 2,774 | 3,132 |
| QLD | Closed | 491Living in the state | 1,040 | 1,658 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 5,192 | 6,377 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 1,570 | 2,052 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | 851 | 788 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 453 | 515 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 405 | 494 |
State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need for Chef (351311)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Chef (7 November 2024) started at 85 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Chef use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Chef can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Chef?
Skills assessments for Chef are done by TRA.
Which states nominate Chef?
As last checked, Chef is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.
How many people are in the queue for Chef?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 10,982 submitted EOIs for Chef under subclass 189.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data