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Life Scientists nec 234599
Skilled visa data · 1 tracked applicant · updated 9 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
96
EOIs in pool
invited down to 100 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
221
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
491 · REGIONAL
145
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
462
Movement
▲ +33 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 8m 0d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 25 Nov 20258m 0d
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
58
NSW
33
SA
32
QLD
27
WA
24
ACT
<20
TAS
<20
NT
<20
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Life Scientists nec?
As of Jul 2026, there are 462 EOIs for Life Scientists nec (234599) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 96 — 190: 221 — 491: 145.
What points do I need for a Life Scientists nec invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 100 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Life Scientists nec?
Community-reported grants for Life Scientists nec took a median of 8m 0d from lodgement to grant (1 reported case).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools462 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant8m 0d
Pool movement▲ +33/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
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