Otorhinolaryngologist 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.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Quick answer
What points are Otorhinolaryngologists being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Otorhinolaryngologist EOIs was on 8 December 2022, from 85 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026.
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.
Otorhinolaryngologist was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Otorhinolaryngologist 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.
Otorhinolaryngologist has no ranking because SkillSelect shows no invitations for it in recent 189 rounds.
How many Otorhinolaryngologist EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|
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.
Otorhinolaryngologist invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 85 |
| 22 August 2022 | 189Onshore | 80 |
Which states list Otorhinolaryngologist?
Otorhinolaryngologist is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, TAS 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 | 190NSW Skills List | – | – |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | – |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living in the state | – | – |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | – |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | – |
| TAS | Open | 190 & 491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | – | – |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | – | – |
| NT | Open | Not listed | – | – |
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 Otorhinolaryngologist (253515)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Otorhinolaryngologist (8 December 2022) 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 Otorhinolaryngologist use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Otorhinolaryngologist can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Otorhinolaryngologist?
Skills assessments for Otorhinolaryngologist are done by MedBA.
Which states nominate Otorhinolaryngologist?
As last checked, Otorhinolaryngologist is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, TAS 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 Otorhinolaryngologist?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Otorhinolaryngologist as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data