Welder (First Class)
Your Position
65–130 points, in steps of 5. Local only; not stored in the database.
Latest invitation score: 80
- Score Gap
- -5
5 points below latest invitation score
- EOIs with higher scores
- 84
Submitted EOIs above your score
- EOIs at your score
- 93
Official exact-score bucket
- EOIs at your score or above
- 177
Exact aggregate or known-count lower bound
Competition Overview
Competition Pressure
ModerateComparative indicator, not a probability.
How is this calculated?- 75+ EOIs in pool
- 177
Official independently queried aggregate
- 80+ EOIs in pool
- 84
Official independently queried aggregate
- 85+ EOIs in pool
- 0+
Calculated from known score bands
- 6M Growth
- +17.8%
Absolute change: 80
View the five-factor calculation
Reference date: 2026-09-30 · Data-complete peers: 118 · Calculation version: v1
| Factor | Value | Weight | Peer percentile | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Size | 529 | 25% | 53.0 | 13.25 |
| 75+ Pool | 177 | 25% | 46.2 | 11.54 |
| 6M Growth | 17.8 | 20% | 57.7 | 11.54 |
| Latest Invitation Score | 80 | 20% | 41.0 | 8.21 |
| Days since last invitation | 118 | 10% | 32.1 | 3.21 |
Data interpretation: Read pool size, growth and published scores together; a single score does not describe your eligibility.
Competition Pressure is a comparative indicator based on current EOI pool and invitation data. It is not a probability of invitation, migration advice or a prediction of visa grant.
EOI Points Distribution
Submitted EOIs · exact points scores
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| Points | Submitted pool |
|---|---|
| 30 points | <20 |
| 35 points | <20 |
| 45 points | <20 |
| 50 points | <20 |
| 55 points | 31 |
| 60 points | 52 |
| 65 points | 139 |
| 70 points | 121 |
| 75 points | 93 |
| 80 points | 67 |
| 85 points | <20 |
| 90 points | <20 |
Monthly Submitted EOI Trend
Month-end pool · Official Revised History
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| Month | Submitted pool |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 58 |
| November 2024 | 70 |
| December 2024 | 97 |
| January 2025 | 153 |
| February 2025 | 179 |
| March 2025 | 194 |
| April 2025 | 211 |
| May 2025 | 229 |
| June 2025 | 239 |
| July 2025 | 264 |
| August 2025 | 284 |
| September 2025 | 302 |
| October 2025 | 330 |
| November 2025 | 385 |
| December 2025 | 395 |
| January 2026 | 403 |
| February 2026 | 423 |
| March 2026 | 449 |
| April 2026 | 472 |
| May 2026 | 474 |
| June 2026 | 419 |
| July 2026 | 439 |
| August 2026 | 491 |
| September 2026 | 529 |
Calculated metrics Calculated
Descriptive only. No invitation probabilities or expected dates.
80+ score share
15.9%
Official 80+ aggregate divided by official Submitted total.
6-month pool movement
+17.8%
A larger pool may mean more competition. Movement is shown without red/green judgments.
189 Invitation History
Invitations issued in official rounds · distinct from Invited status in snapshots
Published invitation score trend
Published scores only. Missing and not-invited rounds remain gaps, never 0 points.
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| Round date | Minimum points | Occupation tie-break date | Notes / official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | Not available | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 85 | Not available | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 90 | Not available | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 70 | Not available | |
| 5 Sept 2024 | 75 | Not available | |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | Not available | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Not invited | Not available | |
| 25 May 2023 | Not available | Not available | Not available — unresolved occupation labels remain in this source tableNot available — unresolved occupation labels remain in this source table Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 65 | Not available | Published score detailsWelder (First Class) | 65 | 65 | N/A* | N/A* | Minimum of published 189 offshore/onshore scores; see raw source Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 6 Oct 2022 | Not invited | Not available | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 65 | Not available | Published score detailsWelder (First Class) | 65 | Not invited | Not invited | 65 | Minimum of published 189 offshore/onshore scores; see raw source Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 21 Apr 2022 | Not invited | Not available | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | Not invited | Not available | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 26 July 2021 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 21 Jan 2021 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 11 Sept 2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
| 11 Aug 2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available — no six-digit occupation table publishedNot available — no six-digit occupation table published Retrieved: 7 Oct 2026 · View source ↗ |
Invitation & Pool Timeline
Official month-end snapshots, matched invitations and captured revisions
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Post-round Pool Movement
Before / after published snapshots from the same captured release
Pool movement should not be interpreted as exact invitations issued. Changes can reflect invitations, expiry, withdrawals, profile changes or historical revisions.
4 June 2026 · -55
Before snapshot: 2026-05-31 · After snapshot: 2026-06-30
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | 474 | 419 | -55 |
| 75+ points | 149+ | 107 | Not available |
| 80+ points | 59+ | 20 | Not available |
| 85+ points | 0+ | Not available | Not available |
| 30 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 45 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 50 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 55 points | 27 | 26 | -1 |
| 60 points | 43 | 44 | 1 |
| 65 points | 126 | 130 | 4 |
| 70 points | 104 | 107 | 3 |
| 75 points | 90 | 87 | -3 |
| 80 points | 59 | 20 | -39 |
| 85 points | <20 | Not available | Not available |
| 90 points | <20 | Not available | Not available |
13 Nov 2025 · +55
Before snapshot: 2025-10-31 · After snapshot: 2025-11-30
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | 330 | 385 | 55 |
| 75+ points | 100+ | 145+ | Not available |
| 80+ points | 42+ | 74+ | Not available |
| 85+ points | 0+ | 28+ | Not available |
| 40 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 45 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 50 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 55 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 60 points | 29 | 34 | 5 |
| 65 points | 84 | 98 | 14 |
| 70 points | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 75 points | 58 | 71 | 13 |
| 80 points | 42 | 46 | 4 |
| 85 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 90 points | <20 | 28 | Not available |
| 95 points | <20 | Not available | Not available |
21 Aug 2025 · +20
Before snapshot: 2025-07-31 · After snapshot: 2025-08-31
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | 264 | 284 | 20 |
| 75+ points | 84+ | 100+ | Not available |
| 80+ points | 32+ | 33+ | Not available |
| 85+ points | 0+ | 0+ | Not available |
| 40 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 45 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 55 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 60 points | 24 | 25 | 1 |
| 65 points | 64 | 69 | 5 |
| 70 points | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 75 points | 52 | 67 | 15 |
| 80 points | 32 | 33 | 1 |
| 85 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 90 points | <20 | Not available | Not available |
7 Nov 2024 · +12
Before snapshot: 2024-10-31 · After snapshot: 2024-11-30
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | 58 | 70 | 12 |
| 75+ points | 0+ | 0+ | Not available |
| 80+ points | 0+ | 0+ | Not available |
| 85+ points | 0+ | Not available | Not available |
| 45 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 60 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 65 points | <20 | 30 | Not available |
| 70 points | <20 | 26 | Not available |
| 75 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 80 points | <20 | <20 | Not available |
| 90 points | <20 | Not available | Not available |
5 Sept 2024 · Not available
Before snapshot: Not available · After snapshot: 2024-10-31
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | Not available | 58 | Not available |
| 75+ points | Not available | 0+ | Not available |
| 80+ points | Not available | 0+ | Not available |
| 85+ points | Not available | 0+ | Not available |
| 60 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 65 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 70 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 75 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 80 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
| 90 points | Not available | <20 | Not available |
13 June 2024 · Not available
Before snapshot: Not available · After snapshot: Not available
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 75+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 80+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 85+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
8 Dec 2022 · Not available
Before snapshot: Not available · After snapshot: Not available
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 75+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 80+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 85+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
22 Aug 2022 · Not available
Before snapshot: Not available · After snapshot: Not available
| Metric | Before | After | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted pool | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 75+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 80+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 85+ points | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Data Revisions
Observed changes between actual captures; no cause inferred
No revision records detected for this occupation. Only actual captured releases can be compared; an empty list does not prove the source never revised its history.