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Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) 322313⚡
Skilled visa data · 3 tracked applicants · updated 20 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
459
EOIs in pool
invited down to 80 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
922
EOIs in pool
invited down to 85 pts
491 · REGIONAL
1,161
EOIs in pool
invited down to 95 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
2,542
Movement
▲ +18 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
63
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~2.5% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
299
WA
216
NSW
146
SA
79
QLD
66
TAS
29
NT
27
ACT
<20
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)?
As of Jul 2026, there are 2,542 EOIs for Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) (322313) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 459 — 190: 922 — 491: 1,161.
What points do I need for a Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 80 points · 190 — 85 points · 491 — 95 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)?
No grants for Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 80 pts
Total in pools2,542 EOIs
Invited last snapshot63
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +18/mo
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