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Chemist 234211
Skilled visa data · 1 tracked applicant · updated 6 Aug 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
614
EOIs in pool
invited down to 85 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
1,757
EOIs in pool
invited down to 90 pts
491 · REGIONAL
2,285
EOIs in pool
invited down to 100 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
4,656
Movement
▲ +6 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
68
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~1.5% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jun 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 7m 29d
✓ GRANTED189 · Onshore85 pts · lodged 9 Dec 20257m 29d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
364
VIC
323
SA
296
WA
242
QLD
163
ACT
102
TAS
97
NT
78
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jun 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Chemist?
As of Jun 2026, there are 4,656 EOIs for Chemist (234211) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 614 — 190: 1,757 — 491: 2,285.
What points do I need for a Chemist invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 85 points · 190 — 90 points · 491 — 100 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 85 pts
Total in pools4,656 EOIs
Invited last snapshot68
Median grant7m 29d
Pool movement▲ +6/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
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