Technical Writer
Quick answer
What points are Technical Writers being invited at?
Technical Writer is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 190 and 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How many Technical Writer EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 234 | 0 | <20 | 0 |
| 491 State nominated | 219 | 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.
Technical Writer invitation round history
Technical Writer has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Technical Writer?
Technical Writer is not on any published state occupation list right now. 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 | Not listed | 40 | 40 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 56 | 40 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | 23 | 20 |
| WA | Check official site | Not listed | 23 | 29 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 56 | 52 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | 20 | 24 |
| ACT | Not open yet | Not listed | 34 | 36 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | <20 | 20 |
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 Technical Writer (212415)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Technical Writer. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Technical Writer use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Technical Writer can be nominated for subclass 190 and 491 (CSOL, STSOL).
Who assesses Technical Writer?
Skills assessments for Technical Writer are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Technical Writer?
Technical Writer is not on any published state occupation list right now. Some states (such as Victoria) don't publish a list, so check each state page.
How many people are in the queue for Technical Writer?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Technical Writer as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data