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Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611⚡
Skilled visa data · 14 tracked applicants · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
592
EOIs in pool
invited down to 80 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
1,562
EOIs in pool
invited down to 80 pts
491 · REGIONAL
1,328
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
3,482
Movement
▲ +192 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
312
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~9.0% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 3m 9d
✓ GRANTED⚡189 · Offshore80 pts · lodged 16 Jul 20262m 29d
✓ GRANTED⚡189 · Offshore80 pts · lodged 2 Jul 20263m 9d
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
300
NSW
247
SA
244
WA
190
QLD
153
ACT
120
NT
90
TAS
82
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
As of Oct 2026, there are 3,482 EOIs for Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 592 — 190: 1,562 — 491: 1,328.
What points do I need for a Medical Laboratory Scientist invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 80 points · 190 — 80 points · 491 — 70 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
Community-reported grants for Medical Laboratory Scientist took a median of 3m 9d from lodgement to grant (2 reported cases).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 80 pts
Total in pools3,482 EOIs
Invited last snapshot312
Median grant3m 9d
Pool movement▲ +192/mo
Median from 2 reported cases — indicative only.
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