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Biotechnologist 234514
Skilled visa data · 4 tracked applicants · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
482
EOIs in pool
invited down to 90 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
984
EOIs in pool
invited down to 95 pts
491 · REGIONAL
868
EOIs in pool
invited down to 105 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
2,334
Movement
▼ -16 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
53
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~2.3% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 7m 19d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 12 Dec 20257m 19d
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
232
SA
137
WA
128
NSW
125
QLD
119
ACT
70
TAS
52
NT
44
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Biotechnologist?
As of Oct 2026, there are 2,334 EOIs for Biotechnologist (234514) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 482 — 190: 984 — 491: 868.
What points do I need for a Biotechnologist invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 90 points · 190 — 95 points · 491 — 105 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Biotechnologist?
Community-reported grants for Biotechnologist took a median of 7m 19d from lodgement to grant (1 reported case).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 90 pts
Total in pools2,334 EOIs
Invited last snapshot53
Median grant7m 19d
Pool movement▼ -16/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
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