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Microbiologist 234517
Skilled visa data · 0 tracked applicants · updated 17 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
345
EOIs in pool
invited down to 95 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
818
EOIs in pool
invited down to 105 pts
491 · REGIONAL
980
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
2,143
Movement
▲ +37 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Microbiologist grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
169
SA
144
NSW
116
WA
95
ACT
77
QLD
77
TAS
55
NT
40
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Microbiologist?
As of Jul 2026, there are 2,143 EOIs for Microbiologist (234517) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 345 — 190: 818 — 491: 980.
What points do I need for a Microbiologist invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 95 points · 190 — 105 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Microbiologist?
No grants for Microbiologist 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 pools2,143 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +37/mo
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