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Immigration to Australia: Skilled Points Test

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Please note that the Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) eligibility criteria changed upon the introduction of the New Points Test on 1 July, 2011. 

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Most Skilled Visas for immigration to Australia require applicants to score a minimum number of points on the Points Test. The Points Test awards points for:

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Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Marks

Visa Subclasses and Pass marks
Visa Subclass Points
Skilled - Independent (subclass 175) 65
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176) 65
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) 65

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Points for Age

Points for Age
Age at time of application Points
18-24 Years 25
25-32 30
33-39 25
40-44 15
45-49 0

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Points for English Language Abilitiy

Points for English Language Ability
English Language Ability Points
Superior English - person has a score of 8 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components. 20
Proficient English - person has a score of 7 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components. 10

Competent English - person has a score of 6 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components.

0
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Points for Australian Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation

Points for Australian Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
Work experience Points
Five years Australian work experience in the ten years before lodging an application. 20
Three years Australian work experience in the ten years before lodging an application. 10
One year Australian work experience in the ten years before lodging an application. 5

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Points for Overseas Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation

Points for Overseas Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
Work experience Points
Eight years overseas work experience in the ten years before lodging an application. 15
Five years overseas work experience in the ten years before lodging an application. 10
Three years overseas work experience in the past ten years. 5

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Points for Qualifications

Points for Qualifications
Qualification Points
Doctorate 20
Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters) 15
Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority 10

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Points for Recognition of Australian Study

Points for Recognition of Australian Study
Criteria: Points
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in Austalia. 5

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Points for Designated Language

Points for Designated Language
Criteria: Points
NAATI accreditation 5

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Points for Partner Skills

Points for Partner Skills
Criteria: Points

You may receive these points only if your spouse satisfies the following criteria:

  • Age requirement;
  • English Language Ability;
  • Qualification;
  • Nominated Occupation;
  • Recent Work Experience; and
  • Has a skills assessment by relevant assessing body.
 5
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Points for Completion of a Professional Year

Points for Completion of a Professional Year
Criteria: Points
Completed an approved Professional Year in nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. 5

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Points for Sponsorship by State or Territory Government

Points for Sponsorship by State or Territory Government
Criteria: Points
Nomination by a state or territory government under a State Migration Plan, for the purposes of a subclass 176  application. 5

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Points for Sponsorship by Family or State or Territory Government to Regional Australia

Points for Sponsorship by Family or State or Territory Government to Regional Australia
Criteria: Points
Nomination by a state or territory government under a State Migration Plan, or sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a regional area for the purposes of a subclass 475 Skilled - Regional Sponsored application. 10

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Points for Study in a Regional Area

Points for Study in a Regional Area of Australia
Criteria: Points
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Austalia. 5

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