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Welder (First Class) 322313
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 1 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Welder (First Class) (ANZSCO 322313) has 529 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 898 for 190 and 1,087 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 4 June 2026 at 80 points, in the most recent round. 84 of the 189 EOIs have 80 points or more.
529 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 529 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 30 lodged a visa, <20 on hold.
Where are you in the 189 queue for Welder (First Class)?
189 invitations go to the highest points first, then the earliest date of effect. Pick your points and the month your EOI reached that score.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Welder (First Class) at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | – | – | <20 |
| 100 | – | – | <20 |
| 95 | – | <20 | 67 |
| 90 | <20 | <20 | 79 |
| 85 | <20 | 82 | 146 |
| 80 | 67 | 91 | 182 |
| 75 | 93 | 184 | 204 |
| 70 | 121 | 223 | 182 |
| 65 | 139 | 234 | 166 |
| 60 | 52 | 46 | 27 |
189 cut-off history
Lowest points invited for this occupation in each SkillSelect round since April 2022 (when Home Affairs started publishing cut-offs by occupation).
| Round | 189 | 491 family | 189 round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 70 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | not invited | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | – | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | not invited | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | 65 | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | – | 1,000 |
Which states are Welder (First Class) applicants choosing?
Submitted 190 and 491 EOIs by the state named in the EOI. An EOI can name more than one state, so the rows add up to more than the totals above.
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | <20 | 38 |
| New South Wales | 181 | 190 |
| Northern Territory | 31 | 67 |
| Queensland | 77 | 99 |
| South Australia | 90 | 119 |
| Tasmania | 33 | 46 |
| Victoria | 304 | 248 |
| Western Australia | 226 | 320 |
Another 90 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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States do not publish 190 and 491 cut-offs, so shared invitations are the only way to see them. No email or name needed.
Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Welder (First Class)?
The last round that invited Welder (First Class) was 4 June 2026, and the lowest score invited was 80 points. Right now 84 EOIs for this occupation have 80 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Welder (First Class) on?
Welder (First Class) (322313) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Welder (First Class)?
The assessing authority is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Welder (First Class) EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 529 for 189, 898 for 190, 1,087 for state-nominated 491 and 40 for family-sponsored 491.
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Figures are EOIs, not people. One person can lodge several EOIs. This page is data, not migration advice.