Rheumatologist 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.
Rheumatologist
Quick answer
What points are Rheumatologists being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Rheumatologist EOIs was on 25 May 2023, from 75 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.
Rheumatologist was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Rheumatologist 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.
Rheumatologist has no ranking because SkillSelect shows no invitations for it in recent 189 rounds.
How many Rheumatologist 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.
Rheumatologist invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2023 | 189Offshore | 75 |
| 22 August 2022 | 189Onshore | 70 |
Which states list Rheumatologist?
Rheumatologist 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 | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional 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 Rheumatologist (253323)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Rheumatologist (25 May 2023) started at 75 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 Rheumatologist use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Rheumatologist can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Rheumatologist?
Skills assessments for Rheumatologist are done by MedBA.
Which states nominate Rheumatologist?
As last checked, Rheumatologist 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 Rheumatologist?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Rheumatologist as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data