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Software and Applications Programmers nec 261399
Skilled visa data · 2 tracked applicants · updated 10 Oct 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
3,950
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
190 · STATE NOMINATED
7,895
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
491 · REGIONAL
8,059
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
19,904
Movement
▲ +194 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Aug 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Software and Applications Programmers nec grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
2,224
VIC
1,243
SA
1,083
WA
951
ACT
755
QLD
588
TAS
353
NT
304
Nominated-state EOIs as of Aug 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Software and Applications Programmers nec?
As of Aug 2026, there are 19,904 EOIs for Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 3,950 — 190: 7,895 — 491: 8,059.
What points do I need for a Software and Applications Programmers nec invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 190 — 75 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Software and Applications Programmers nec?
No grants for Software and Applications Programmers nec 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 pools19,904 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +194/mo
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