Query 01 · IT Master, Melbourne
“Final year IT Master. Considering a trades course alongside — smaller EOI pool. Is that actually true?”
Published data
189 IT (last 6 rounds)85-90 min
491 IT regional65-70 min
491 trades occupations65 min, smaller pool
Trades skill assessment~3-6 mo, $1.5-3k
Whether the trade-course detour is right for your case is a question only a registered migration agent can answer against your full circumstances.
Query 02 · Aerospace B.Sc, RMIT
“Last semester. NAATI or Professional Year? Worth it for VIC 190?”
Published data
NAATI CCL credit+5 pts
NAATI fee~$800
PY credit+5 pts
PY fee (12-mo program)$8-12k
VIC 190 min invitedvaries by round
Whether either credential pays back for your specific application depends on factors only a registered migration agent can assess.
Query 03 · Data Sci Master, SA on 485
“SA 491 Graduate Stream vs 189? Can’t move CBD or I lose regional extension.”
Published data
485 regional extension+1-2 yrs if regional
SA 491 Graduate Stream min~65-70 pts
189 IT/DS min (last 6)~85-90 pts
189 processing time~75th percentile (published)
Whether to stay regional or aim for 189 in your case is for a registered migration agent. We show what the published numbers say; we can’t tell you what to do.
Query 04 · Supply Chain Master, UTAS
“Master’s grad in Global Logistics & Supply Chain. What occupations on the TAS 491 list are closest to my field — and how big is the pool?”
Published data
133611 Supply & Distribution Mgron TAS 491 list
149913 Transport Services Mgron TAS 491 list
224711 Management Consultanton TAS 491 list
TAS 491 min invited (recent)~65-70 pts
TAS occupation listpublished quarterly
Whether your qualifications match any specific ANZSCO code is for the relevant skills-assessing authority and a registered migration agent.
Query 05 · ICT Security Specialist, VIC regional
“262112 in VIC’s advanced-manufacturing target sector. Capped at Proficient English (+10 pts). What does the score distribution look like?”
Published data
262112 pool (active EOIs)all subclasses, current
Proficient share of 262112 poolEnglish-score breakdown
VIC 190 min invited (last 6)varies by round
VIC target sectors6 priority sectors named
Advanced Mfg designationVisa Victoria’s call
Target-sector designation is verified by Visa Victoria during state nomination. We show the pool data; whether your specific role qualifies is determined by their assessment.
Query 06 · Post-doc, RMIT
“PhD done, working as post-doc. What does the 189 invitation data say for research-related occupations?”
Published data
PhD qualification+20 pts
Skilled employment (Aus)+5/10/15 pts
234411 Geophysicist (189)~85-90 min
234999 Life Scientists nec (189)~85-90 min
224412 Statistician (189)~80-85 min
Whether your post-doc role counts as “skilled employment” for points purposes requires a positive skills assessment plus a registered migration agent’s review.