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At 75 points, you would have cleared the 189 cutoff in all 2 rounds where Rheumatologists received invitations since 2022. The highest bar was 75 points. The catch: no Rheumatologists were invited in the other 12 of the last 14 rounds.
Since January 2022 the 189 cutoff for Rheumatologist has ranged from 70 to 75.
| Points | Rounds this score cleared | Last round this score cleared |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | None | None |
| 70 | 1 of 2 | 22 August 2022 |
| 75 | 2 of 2 | 25 May 2023 |
| 80+ | 2 of 2 | 25 May 2023 |
These figures come from past invitation rounds and the current EOI pool. They are not a prediction for any round or any person.
Skipped in the 2 most recent rounds. Rheumatologist wasn't invited in the rounds held on 4 June 2026 and 15 October 2026. Its last 189 invitation was on 25 May 2023, at a cutoff of 75 points.
Rheumatologist (253323) is on the MLTSSL, eligible for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491, 494 visa programs. Skills assessment via MedBA.
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Across the 14 fully-itemised invitation rounds since January 2022, Rheumatologist received 189 invitations in 2 of them, and was skipped in 12. Where invitations were issued, the first and latest cutoffs were close (70 and 75 points), within a range of 70–75 points. The most recent invitation was 25 May 2023, with the cutoff at 75 points. The two most recent rounds (4 June 2026 and 15 October 2026) skipped the occupation entirely. The Department of Home Affairs doesn't publish round-by-round occupation selection logic, so historical patterns shouldn't be read as forecasts.
| Round date | 189 cutoff | 491 (FS) cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 13 November 2025 | Not invited | — |
| 21 August 2025 | Not invited | — |
| 7 November 2024 | Not invited | — |
| 5 September 2024 | Not invited | — |
| 13 June 2024 | Not invited | — |
| 18 December 2023 | Not invited | — |
| 25 May 2023 | 75 pts | — |
| 8 December 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 6 October 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 22 August 2022 | 70 pts | — |
| 21 April 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 21 January 2022 | Not invited | — |
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There hasn't been a Rheumatologist 189 invitation in either of the two most recent rounds (4 June 2026 and 15 October 2026), so there's no current cutoff to quote. The last invitation was 25 May 2023, where the cutoff sat at 75 points. The 2 rounds that did invite Rheumatologists since 2022 ranged from 70 to 75 points.
There's no fixed number. The latest round that invited Rheumatologist applicants (25 May 2023) had a cutoff of 75 points. Since January 2022, 75 points was at or above the cutoff in 2 of the 2 rounds that invited this occupation. In 12 of the last 14 rounds, this occupation wasn't invited at any score. These are past rounds, not a prediction.
Different visas, different lists, different ends. The 189 is permanent residence, points-tested, employer-independent, and uses the MLTSSL for occupation eligibility. The 482 Skills in Demand is a temporary employer-sponsored visa that uses the Core Skills Occupation List (which also includes Rheumatologist). The 189 sends invitations based on a points ranking. The 482 requires a sponsoring employer who passes labour-market testing.
For the 189 visa, yes. MedBA is the designated assessing authority for ANZSCO 253323 (Rheumatologist). An EOI submitted without a positive skills assessment can't translate into a granted visa. Skills assessments have their own fees, processing times, and document requirements. Check the assessing authority's website for the current process specific to your qualifications and work experience.
No one can answer that honestly, and anyone selling certainty about future cutoffs is overstepping. What the data shows is the cutoff for Rheumatologists started and ended near the same level since 2022. The Department of Home Affairs sets the program direction. The official SkillSelect page publishes new rounds when they happen.
These occupations share the same 4-digit ANZSCO unit group as Rheumatologist and are also eligible for the 189. Cutoffs and invitation rates often diverge sharply between them.
This is general information about historical 189 invitation rounds. It isn't immigration advice for your situation. Only a registered migration agent (MARA) or Australian legal practitioner can advise on whether you meet visa requirements. Find a registered agent at mara.gov.au.
