Counsellors nec is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.
Counsellors nec
Quick answer
What points are Counsellors necs being invited at?
Counsellors nec is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 190 and 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How many Counsellors nec EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 162 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 120 | <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.
Counsellors nec invitation round history
Counsellors nec has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Counsellors nec?
Counsellors nec is on the official state nomination list for QLD, WA, 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 | 23 | <20 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 39 | 25 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living in the state | 38 | 20 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491Graduate — from 65 points | 20 | 22 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 24 | 21 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | <20 | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | <20 | <20 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | <20 | <20 |
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 Counsellors nec (272199)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Counsellors nec. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Counsellors nec use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Counsellors nec can be nominated for subclass 190 and 491 (STSOL).
Who assesses Counsellors nec?
Skills assessments for Counsellors nec are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Counsellors nec?
As last checked, Counsellors nec is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of QLD, WA, 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 Counsellors nec?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Counsellors nec as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data