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Life Scientist (General) 234511
Skilled visa data · 1 tracked applicant · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
284
EOIs in pool
invited down to 90 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
538
EOIs in pool
invited down to 100 pts
491 · REGIONAL
405
EOIs in pool
invited down to 110 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
1,227
Movement
▼ -21 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
46
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~3.7% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Life Scientist (General) grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
157
SA
91
NSW
89
ACT
51
WA
42
QLD
41
TAS
<20
NT
<20
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Life Scientist (General)?
As of Oct 2026, there are 1,227 EOIs for Life Scientist (General) (234511) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 284 — 190: 538 — 491: 405.
What points do I need for a Life Scientist (General) invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 90 points · 190 — 100 points · 491 — 110 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Life Scientist (General)?
No grants for Life Scientist (General) have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 90 pts
Total in pools1,227 EOIs
Invited last snapshot46
Median grant—
Pool movement▼ -21/mo
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