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Mechanical Engineer 233512
Skilled visa data · 7 tracked applicants · updated 20 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
7,880
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
190 · STATE NOMINATED
19,673
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
21,989
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
49,542
Movement
▼ -1,917 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Mechanical Engineer grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
3,453
NSW
3,441
WA
3,433
SA
2,425
QLD
2,373
ACT
1,398
TAS
1,082
NT
925
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Mechanical Engineer?
As of Jul 2026, there are 49,542 EOIs for Mechanical Engineer (233512) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 7,880 — 190: 19,673 — 491: 21,989.
What points do I need for a Mechanical Engineer invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 190 — 65 points · 491 — 70 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Mechanical Engineer?
No grants for Mechanical Engineer have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools49,542 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▼ -1,917/mo
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