Software Engineer
Quick answer
What points are Software Engineers being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Software Engineer 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, 9,603 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 866 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.
Software Engineer was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Software Engineer 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
355 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 297 · typical round 297
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 Software Engineer EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 110<20
- 10535
- 100218
- 95613
- 901,199
- 851,210
- 801,375
- 751,611
- 701,432
- 651,165
- 60421
- 55204
- 5075
- 4527
- 40<20
- 35<20
- 30<20
- 25<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9,603 | 0 | 170 | 276 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 20,847 | <20 | 451 | 199 |
| 491 State nominated | 22,598 | <20 | 209 | 194 |
| 491 Family sponsored | 559 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
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.
Software Engineer invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 95 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 100 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 100 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 85 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 85 |
Which states list Software Engineer?
Software Engineer 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 | 5,608 | 4,690 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 4,325 | 3,496 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living in the state | 1,923 | 1,671 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 2,706 | 4,673 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 3,562 | 3,700 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | 1,161 | 1,559 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 2,485 | 2,775 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 1,138 | 1,807 |
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 Software Engineer (261313)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Software Engineer (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 Software Engineer use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Software Engineer can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Software Engineer?
Skills assessments for Software Engineer are done by ACS.
Which states nominate Software Engineer?
As last checked, Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 9,603 submitted EOIs for Software Engineer under subclass 189.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data