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ANZSCO 233999 Engineers AustraliaMLTSSL189190491Engineering

Engineering Professionals nec

Quick answer

What points are Engineering Professionals necs being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Engineering Professionals nec 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, 1,336 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 414 at 85 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
85pts
7 November 2024 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional
70pts
6 October 2022 Official
Family sponsored round
190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
95 points (likely 90–105)
Unlikely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
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Engineering Professionals nec was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.

How Engineering Professionals nec 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

#80
of 195 occupations invited
#11 in Engineering
Top 42% Falling

66 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 56 · typical round 56

Most consistently invited

invited in 2 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

662024-25
02025-26
100%

Round to round · last 2 program years

<20Sept 24
56Nov 24
Aug 25
Nov 25
June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Engineering Professionals nec EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 85 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 105<20
  • 10020
  • 9568
  • 90116
  • 85210
  • 80237
  • 75207
  • 70177
  • 65167
  • 6063
  • 5550
  • 50<20
  • 45<20
  • 40<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
06701,340September 2024: 149October 2024: 271November 2024: 365December 2024: 450January 2025: 551February 2025: 632March 2025: 713April 2025: 771May 2025: 831June 2025: 876July 2025: 950August 2025: 1,039September 2025: 1,068October 2025: 1,125November 2025: 1,166December 2025: 1,167January 2026: 1,212February 2026: 1,263March 2026: 1,264April 2026: 1,282May 2026: 1,298June 2026: 1,311July 2026: 1,340August 2026: 1,3361,336Sept 24Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Engineering Professionals nec
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent1,336031<20
190 Skilled Nominated1,952074<20
491 State nominated1,757054<20
491 Family sponsored510<200

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.

Engineering Professionals nec invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
7 November 202418985
5 September 202418990
13 June 202418995
8 December 2022189Offshore90
8 December 2022189Onshore85
6 October 2022189Offshore65
6 October 2022491 familyOffshore70

Which states list Engineering Professionals nec?

Engineering Professionals nec is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA and ACT. 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.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List582412
VICCheck official siteNo state list511310
QLDClosed190 & 491Living in the state240190
WACheck official site190 & 491Graduate — from 65 points297372
SANot open yetNot listed241255
TASOpenNot listed92114
ACTNot open yet190 & 491130137
NTOpenNot listed77123

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 Engineering Professionals nec (233999)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Engineering Professionals nec (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 Engineering Professionals nec use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Engineering Professionals nec can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Engineering Professionals nec?

Skills assessments for Engineering Professionals nec are done by Engineers Australia.

Which states nominate Engineering Professionals nec?

As last checked, Engineering Professionals nec is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA and ACT. 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 Engineering Professionals nec?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 1,336 submitted EOIs for Engineering Professionals nec under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data