ICT Security Specialist
Quick answer
What points are ICT Security Specialists being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited ICT Security Specialist EOIs was on 7 November 2024, from 95 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026. As at August 2026, 3,154 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 283 at 95 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
ICT Security Specialist was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How ICT Security Specialist 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
194 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 184 · typical round 184
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 ICT Security Specialist EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 110<20
- 105<20
- 10072
- 95211
- 90402
- 85492
- 80511
- 75519
- 70419
- 65346
- 6093
- 5558
- 50<20
- 45<20
- 40<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 3,154 | 0 | 76 | 41 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 4,410 | 0 | 186 | 61 |
| 491 State nominated | 4,518 | 0 | 119 | 58 |
| 491 Family sponsored | 176 | 0 | <20 | 0 |
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.
ICT Security Specialist invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 95 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 95 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 100 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 85 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 85 |
Which states list ICT Security Specialist?
ICT Security Specialist 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.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,300 | 1,064 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 964 | 716 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state | 479 | 441 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,057 | 1,449 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 456 | 487 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | 180 | 209 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 296 | 338 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 165 | 176 |
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 ICT Security Specialist (262112)?
The most recent 189 round to invite ICT Security Specialist (7 November 2024) started at 95 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 ICT Security Specialist use?
On the current skilled occupation list, ICT Security Specialist can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (MLTSSL).
Who assesses ICT Security Specialist?
Skills assessments for ICT Security Specialist are done by ACS.
Which states nominate ICT Security Specialist?
As last checked, ICT Security Specialist 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 ICT Security Specialist?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 3,154 submitted EOIs for ICT Security Specialist under subclass 189.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data