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Chemical Engineer 233111
Skilled visa data · 11 tracked applicants · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
1,290
EOIs in pool
invited down to 85 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
3,514
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
491 · REGIONAL
3,658
EOIs in pool
invited down to 80 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
8,462
Movement
▼ -683 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
445
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~5.3% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 7m 15d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 13 Dec 20257m 11d
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 24 Nov 20257m 23d
✓ GRANTED189100 pts · lodged 2 Dec 20257m 15d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
619
WA
617
VIC
570
SA
450
QLD
423
ACT
196
NT
195
TAS
189
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Chemical Engineer?
As of Oct 2026, there are 8,462 EOIs for Chemical Engineer (233111) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 1,290 — 190: 3,514 — 491: 3,658.
What points do I need for a Chemical Engineer invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 85 points · 190 — 70 points · 491 — 80 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Chemical Engineer?
Community-reported grants for Chemical Engineer took a median of 7m 15d from lodgement to grant (3 reported cases).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 85 pts
Total in pools8,462 EOIs
Invited last snapshot445
Median grant7m 15d
Pool movement▼ -683/mo
Median from 3 reported cases — indicative only.
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