Pressure Welder 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.
Pressure Welder
Quick answer
What points are Pressure Welders being invited at?
Home Affairs has not published a 189 cut-off for Pressure Welder since August 2022.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No published cut-off yet
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How Pressure Welder 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.
Pressure Welder has no ranking because SkillSelect shows no invitations for it in recent 189 rounds.
How many Pressure Welder EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | <20 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Pressure Welder invitation round history
Pressure Welder has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Pressure Welder?
Pressure Welder is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD and WA. 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 | – | – |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | – |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state | – | – |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points | – | – |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | <20 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | – | – |
| ACT | Not open yet | Not listed | – | – |
| 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 Pressure Welder (322312)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Pressure Welder. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Pressure Welder use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Pressure Welder can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Pressure Welder?
Skills assessments for Pressure Welder are done by TRA.
Which states nominate Pressure Welder?
As last checked, Pressure Welder is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD and WA. 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 Pressure Welder?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Pressure Welder as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data