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Below is the new points test that was introduced on 1st September 2007. You can only gain points for one part of each section. Make an estimate of how many points you may achieve and then compare it to the passmarks further down. Drop us a line through our Free Advice link if you have any questions.
New Points Test
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Comparison of OLD (pre 1/9/07) to NEW (post 1/9/07) Visa categories:
There will also be a new subclass for applicants who have studied at recognised educational institutions overseas and who have skills that are in high demand in Australia the Skilled Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa.
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Below are the prevailing passmarks for the permanent skilled visas (subclass 175, 176, 885 and 886). As well as the passmarks for the provisional visas (subclass 475, 487). |
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Qualification |
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Points |
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60 points available on SOL |
60 |
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Skill |
50 points available on SOL |
50 |
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40 points available on SOL |
40 |
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18-29 years old |
30 |
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Age |
30-34 years old |
25 |
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35-39 years old |
20 |
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40-44 years old |
15 |
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English |
Proficient English (at least 7 in each component of the IELTS) |
25 |
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Threshold English |
15 |
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Australian |
Doctorate (min 2 yrs) |
25 |
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qualifications |
Masters/Honours + Bachelor (min 3 yrs) |
15 |
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Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification (min 2 yrs) |
5 |
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Specific work |
60 point occupation and 3 yrs closely related experience |
10 |
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experience |
3 yrs experience in occupation on the SOL |
5 |
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MODL |
MODL + 12 months closely related work experience + job |
20 |
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MODL + 12 months closely related work experience |
15 |
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Australian |
12 months closely related Australian work experience |
10 |
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work experience |
12 months of a specified Professional Year |
10 |
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Partner skills |
Spouse or Interdependent partner meets threshold GSM criteria |
5 |
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Regional study |
Met 2 year study requirement in regional Australia |
5 |
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Sponsorship |
Provisional visa applicant sponsored by relative in regional Australia |
25 |
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Nomination |
Visa applicant nominated by State or Territory government |
10 |
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Community Language |
Recognised skills in community language |
5 |
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Visa |
Pass Mark |
Pool Mark |
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Skilled - Independent (subclass 175) |
120 |
100 |
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Skilled Sponsored (subclass 176) |
100 |
80 |
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Skilled Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) |
100 |
100 |
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Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) |
120 |
120 |
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Skilled Sponsored (subclass 886) |
100 |
100 |
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Skilled Regional Sponsored (subclass 487) |
100 |
100 |