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Chemist 234211
Skilled visa data · 1 tracked applicant · updated 9 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
618
EOIs in pool
invited down to 60 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
1,711
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
2,216
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
4,545
Movement
▼ -111 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
58
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~1.3% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 7m 29d
✓ GRANTED189 · Onshore85 pts · lodged 9 Dec 20257m 29d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
359
VIC
317
SA
294
WA
229
QLD
157
ACT
95
TAS
91
NT
76
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Chemist?
As of Jul 2026, there are 4,545 EOIs for Chemist (234211) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 618 — 190: 1,711 — 491: 2,216.
What points do I need for a Chemist invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 60 points · 190 — 65 points · 491 — 75 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Chemist?
Community-reported grants for Chemist took a median of 7m 29d from lodgement to grant (1 reported case).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 60 pts
Total in pools4,545 EOIs
Invited last snapshot58
Median grant7m 29d
Pool movement▼ -111/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
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