Passmark — 60 points
|
Factor |
Description |
Points |
|
Age |
18–24 |
25 |
|
|
25–32 |
30 |
|
|
33–39 |
25 |
|
|
40–44 |
15 |
|
|
45–49 |
0 |
|
English language * or equivalent standard in a specified test) |
Competent English - IELTS 6* |
0 |
|
|
Proficient English - IELTS 7* |
10 |
|
|
Superior English - IELTS 8* |
20 |
|
Australian or overseas skilled employment in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation undertaken in the past 10 years Note: Maximum points that can be awarded for any combination of Australian or overseas skilled employment is 20 points |
One year in Australia |
5 |
|
|
Three years in Australia |
10 |
|
|
Five years in Australia |
15 |
|
|
Eight years in Australia |
20 |
|
|
Three years overseas |
5 |
|
|
Five years overseas |
10 |
|
|
Eight years overseas |
15 |
|
Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas) |
Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority |
10 |
|
|
At least a Bachelor degree |
15 |
|
|
Doctorate |
20 |
|
Australian study requirement |
Minimum two years full-time (Australian study requirement) |
5 |
|
Study in a regional area |
Must meet the Australian Study Requirement while studying in a regional area |
5 |
|
Professional Year |
Completion of a recognised Professional Year |
5 |
|
Credentialed Community language |
NAATI accreditation |
5 |
|
Partner skills |
Primary applicants partner meets threshold requirements for skilled migration visa |
5 |
|
Nomination by state/territory government (subclass 176 or 886 visa) |
Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan |
5 |
|
Designated area sponsorship or nominated by state/territory government (subclass 475 or 487 visa) |
Sponsorship by an eligible relative living in a designated area or nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan |
10 |