You must score at least 60 points against points test factors to be eligible to be invited to apply for this visa.
Points are awarded on the basis of the factors listed in the following table. All factors are assessed as they are at the time you are invited to apply for this visa.
Factor | Description | Points |
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Age |
18–24 years |
25 |
25–32 years |
30 |
|
33–39 years |
25 |
|
40–44 years |
15 |
|
45–49 years |
0 |
|
English language ability Test results must be no older than three years immediately before the day on which the visa application was made. |
Competent English |
0 |
Proficient English |
10 |
|
Superior English |
20 |
|
Skilled employment |
Outside Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation |
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• In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years) |
|
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• In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years) |
10 |
|
• In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years) |
15 |
|
In Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation |
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• In skilled employment for at least one but less than three years (of the past 10 years) |
5 |
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• In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years) |
10 |
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• In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years) |
15 |
|
• In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years) |
20 |
|
Qualifications |
Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other doctorate of a recognised standard |
20 |
At least a bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard |
15 |
|
Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia |
10 |
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An award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation |
10 |
|
Australian study requirement |
One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian study requirement |
5 |
Other factors |
Credentialled community language qualifications |
5 |
Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education) |
5 |
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Partner skill qualifications |
5 |
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Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited to apply |
5 |
|
Nomination / sponsorship (where required) |
Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only) |
5 |
Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only) |
10 |