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Developer Programmer 261312
Skilled visa data · 7 tracked applicants · updated 20 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
6,771
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
16,432
EOIs in pool
invited down to 80 pts
491 · REGIONAL
17,535
EOIs in pool
invited down to 95 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
40,738
Movement
▼ -198 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 9m 28d
✓ GRANTED190 · NSW · Onshore95 pts · lodged 17 Nov 20259m 28d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
4,045
VIC
2,723
SA
2,400
WA
1,987
ACT
1,648
QLD
1,229
NT
794
TAS
766
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Developer Programmer?
As of Jul 2026, there are 40,738 EOIs for Developer Programmer (261312) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 6,771 — 190: 16,432 — 491: 17,535.
What points do I need for a Developer Programmer invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 75 points · 190 — 80 points · 491 — 95 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Developer Programmer?
Community-reported grants for Developer Programmer took a median of 9m 28d from lodgement to grant (1 reported case).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools40,738 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant9m 28d
Pool movement▼ -198/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
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