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Immigration to Australia: Skilled Points Test

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) 120
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176) 100
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) 100
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 487) 100
Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) 120
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886) 100
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Points for Skill

Points for Skill
Skill Points
For occupations where training is specific to the occupation. 60
For more general occupations. 50
For other general skilled occupations. 40

Points for Skill are determined through the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL). You must have a nominated occupation from the SOL to qualify for skilled migration.

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Points for Age

Points for Age
Age at time of application Points
18-29 Years 30
30-34 25
35-39 20
40-44 15
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Points for English Language Ability

Points for Language
English Language Ability Points
Proficient English - person has a score of 7 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components or have scored a B level or greater in an Occupational English Test (OET) exam, where you sat an OET exam as part of a skills assessment. 25
Competent English - this requires that you hold a passport from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, USA or Republic of Ireland, or have a score of 6 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. 15
Vocational English - this only applies if applicant has a trade occupation and does not hold a passport from a native English speaking country (listed above). It requires a score of 5 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. 15
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Points for Specific Work Experience

Points for Specific Work
Work experience Points
Work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for three of the last four years 10
Work experience in any occupation on the skilled occupation list for three of the last four years 5
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Points for Australian Work Experience

Points for Australian Work
Work experience Points
Australian work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for one of the last four years 10
Professional year closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years 10
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Points for Australian Qualifications

Points for Australian Qualifications
Qualification Points
Doctorate (min. two years) 25
Masters/Honours with undergraduate degree (min. three years) 15
Degree/diploma/trade qualification (min. two years) 5
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Regional Study

Points for Regional Study
Criteria: Points
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Austalia 5
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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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Nomination

Points for Nomination
Criteria: Points
Nominated by state or territory government 10
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Designated Area Sponsorship

Points for Designated Area Sponsorship
Criteria: Points
Sponsored by Australian relative living in a designated area (only available to provisional visa applicants) 25
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Designated Language

Points for Designated Language
Criteria: Points
Professional level language skills in a designated language 5
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