| Qualification | Points | |
|
Age at time of application
|
18-24 | 25 |
| 25-32 | 30 | |
| 33-39 | 25 | |
| 40-44 | 15 | |
| 45-49 | 0 | |
| English Language Ability *or equivalent standard on a specified test | Superior – IELTS 8* on each band | 20 |
| Proficient - IELTS 7* on each band | 10 | |
| Threshold English - IELTS 6* on each band (or native English speaker) | 0 | |
|
Recent Work Experience OR 2 Year Study Rule |
worked in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for at least 12 out of the last 24 months | 0 |
| 92 weeks, 16 calendar months, CRICOS, 100% full time load ie credit will reduce this. | 0 | |
| Nominated Skilled Occupation | Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant Skilled Occupations List (SOL) current at the time of application. Your occupation must be one which fits your qualifications and work experience. You must be able to achieve a successful skills assessment from the appropriate assessing authority for your occupation. | 0 |
|
Australian or Overseas Skilled Employment Experience in nominated occupation or closely related occupation undertaken in past 10 years. Maximum of 20 points for any combination of overseas/Australian |
1 year in Australia | 5 |
| 3 years in Australia | 10 | |
| 5 years in Australia | 15 | |
| 8 years in Australia | 20 | |
| 3 years overseas | 5 | |
| 5 years overseas | 10 | |
| 8 years overseas | 15 | |
| Qualifications (Australian or recognised Overseas) | A Doctorate (Australian or Overseas) | 20 |
| “at least a Bachelor degree” (Australian or Overseas) | 15 | |
| Australian Diploma | 10 | |
| Australian Trade Qualification | 10 | |
| Qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority | 10 | |
| Professional Year in Australia | Completed a recognised Professional Year in Australia in past 4 years | 5 |
| Australian Study Rule | Minimum 2 years full-time Australian study | 5 |
| Study in Regional Australia | Meet 2 year study rule at a Regional Educational Institute and lived for 2 years in Regional or Low Population Growth Metropolitan Area | 5 |
| Credentialed Community Language | Accredited by NAATI to a specified level | 5 |
| Partner Skills | Spouse or Partner meets GSM threshold | 5 |
| Sponsorship (475 & 487 visa) | You must be nominated by a State or Territory Government OR sponsored by an eligible relative; Your sponsor must live in a Designated Area | 10 |
| Nomination (176 & 886 visa) | You must be nominated by a State or Territory Government under a State Migration Plan | 5 |
| Pass Mark 65 | Total |
IMPORTANT - Transitional Arrangements
You may be eligible for transition arrangements if you held a Skilled Graduate (subclass 485) visa on or before 8 February 2010; or on or before 8 February 2010 you had made a valid application for a s/c 485 which had not been decided. If you are eligible under transition arrangements then you may have access to the “old” points test as at 8 February 2010 depending on which Skilled Occupations List your nominated occupation appears on.
IMPORTANT
Australia 's migration laws and regulations are complex and subject to frequent changes. Austart Migration Pty Ltd is not liable for any changes in immigration laws and regulations that may affect you. You should seek verification of migration information from Austart Migration Pty Ltd or the Department of Immigration before taking any action on it.
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