Australia PR AI Eligibility Checker: 189 / 190 / 491 (2026)
Australia's skilled migration is a points contest — and most calculators stop at the total. An AI eligibility checker goes further: it cross-checks your ANZSCO occupation against every state's current Skilled Occupation List, factors in regional concessions, partner skills, and Professional Year programs, then tells you which subclass is most likely to result in an actual invitation. Here is exactly what it evaluates.
How does an AI Australia PR eligibility check work?
An AI Australia PR check scores your profile against the Department of Home Affairs 130-point test for skilled visas (subclass 189 Independent, 190 State Nominated, 491 Regional), matches your occupation to the MLTSSL/STSOL/ROL lists, and ranks which states are most likely to nominate you. You get your points total, EOI invitation odds vs. recent SkillSelect rounds (typically 65–95 points), and the specific moves that lift your score fastest.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Pick your ANZSCO occupation
Find the closest match to your job — the AI suggests codes based on your title and duties (e.g. Software Engineer → 261313).
- 2
AI scores the points test
Age (max 30 pts at 25–32), English (PTE/IELTS up to 20), skilled employment (up to 20), education (up to 20), Australian study (5), regional study (5), partner skills (up to 10), professional year (5), NAATI (5), STEM Masters/PhD (10).
- 3
Occupation list matching
Your ANZSCO is matched to MLTSSL (189, 190, 491), STSOL (190, 491) or ROL (491 regional only) — and to each state's current open list.
- 4
State nomination odds
The AI ranks the 8 states/territories by acceptance rate for your occupation + points combo (e.g. NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT).
- 5
Skills assessment route
Identifies your assessing authority (ACS for IT, EA for engineers, VETASSESS, AHPRA for health, TRA for trades) and likely processing time.
- 6
Improvement plan
The 2–3 highest-leverage moves: PTE Superior (+20), Professional Year (+5), regional study (+5), or partner skills assessment (+10).
Documents and requirements
- Age under 45 at invitation (max points 25–32)
- Competent English minimum — IELTS 6 / PTE 50 (Superior gets +20)
- Positive skills assessment from the relevant authority
- Occupation on MLTSSL (189/190/491) or STSOL/ROL (190/491)
- Minimum 65 points for an EOI (effective floor is now 90+ for most ANZSCO codes)
- Health and character checks (police clearances, medicals)
189 vs 190 vs 491 — which does the AI recommend?
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) is permanent and needs no sponsor — but the invitation bar is the highest, currently 90–95 points for most non-pro-rata occupations.
Subclass 190 (State Nominated) adds +5 points and a state nomination but locks you to that state for 2 years. The AI checks live state lists because nurses, teachers, social workers and chefs are frequently open in some states and closed in others.
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) adds +15 points, requires regional residence for 3 years, then converts to PR via subclass 191. Best for candidates stuck at 70–80 points who can move regional.
Why the points "minimum" of 65 is misleading
Home Affairs publishes 65 as the EOI minimum, but in 2024–2026 SkillSelect rounds, actual invitation cutoffs were 90+ for accountants, ICT, engineers and most pro-rata occupations.
A good AI assessment shows you the real recent cutoff for your ANZSCO, not the published floor — that is the difference between waiting 3 months and waiting 3 years.
What gets missed without AI
Partner skill points: +10 if your partner is also skilled and under 45 — most calculators ask once and forget.
Regional concessions: A regional Masters earns +5 in addition to the +15 of the 491 visa.
NAATI Credentialled Community Language: +5 for translators/interpreters in a community language.
STEM Masters/PhD bonus: +10 — frequently missed by candidates who studied STEM in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AI Australia PR eligibility check free?
Yes. VISA AI runs the full points test + occupation list + state-nomination match for free with no signup needed to see your top result.
How accurate are AI Australia PR scores?
The points math is exact — Home Affairs publishes every value. Accuracy depends on you picking the right ANZSCO code and giving an accurate English band. The AI flags any inputs that need a formal test or skills assessment to confirm.
What if my occupation is not on the list?
The AI suggests adjacent ANZSCO codes (e.g. ICT Project Manager 135112 vs Software Engineer 261313) and flags whether any state currently has your occupation on its supplementary list. If nothing matches, it recommends an employer-sponsored route (subclass 482/186) instead.
Does it cover the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491)?
Yes. The 491 +15 point bonus and regional state lists (Tasmania, NT, regional NSW/VIC/QLD/SA) are all scored. The AI also explains the 191 PR conversion after 3 years of regional residence.
Can I check eligibility for the Global Talent / subclass 858?
The AI flags Global Talent candidates separately because 858 is profile-based, not points-based. If you have a salary 1.5x TSMIT, a STEM/medical PhD, or top-tier sport/arts achievement, it will route you to that path.
How long until I get invited after a positive assessment?
For subclass 189 at 95+ points, usually 1–6 months. State nomination (190) depends on the state — NSW and VIC issue rolling invitations; QLD opens for short windows. The AI shows recent timing for your occupation.
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