SKILLED MIGRATION POINT TEST SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA
SKILLED MIGRATION POINT TEST – SKILLED VISA POINTS TEST
The online skilled migration points test (PR points Calculator) is a useful way to calculate your likely score in the Skilled Migration Points test in 2019. You would need to score a minimum of 65 points (as of 8 April 2018) however that is always not enough to be invited to apply.
Pass mark: 65 points
Visa Subclass
Skilled Independent Subclass 189 - no sponsorship required. You must have an occupation on the Independent and Family Sponsored Occupations List. This stream is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 - requires nomination by a State or Territory Government. You must have an occupation on the State/Territory Nominated Occupations List. 190 visa is points based and allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 - requires sponsorship by a relative living in a designated area or a state or territory government. This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. It is a pathway to Permanent residency (PR) for people who hold a subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487, or a Bridging visa A or B after applying for a subclass 489, 495 or 487 visa. Applicant must have lived in a specified regional area of Australia for at least two years and must have worked full time in a specified regional area for at least one year.
Point System (last update 8 April, 2018)
Factors |
Points |
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Visa Subclass |
Skilled Independent 189 |
0 |
|
Skilled Nominated 190 |
5 |
||
Skilled Regional 489 |
10 |
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Age |
18 to 24 |
25 |
|
25 to 32 |
30 |
||
33 to 39 |
25 |
||
40 to 44 |
15 |
||
English Language Ability |
6 + each band |
0 |
|
7 + each band |
10 |
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8 + each band |
20 |
||
Australian Qualification of min. 2years |
5 |
||
Regional Area |
5 |
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Specialist Educational Qualification -2years Master by Research or PhD or under STEM or ICT |
5 |
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Professional Year in occupation following your studies in Australia. Only available for Accountant & IT professionals. |
5 |
||
Academic Qualification |
Ph.D. |
20 |
|
Bachelors/Master |
15 |
||
Diploma |
10 |
||
Overseas Qualification |
8 years |
15 |
|
5 years |
10 |
||
3 years |
5 |
||
Less than 3years |
0 |
||
Australian Work Experience |
8 years |
20 |
|
5 years |
15 |
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3 years |
10 |
||
1 year |
5 |
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Partner Skill Qualification – Age below 45, Proficient in English & can pass Skills Assessment |
5 |
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Approved Translator or Interpreter (Level 2) by National Accreditation Authority |
5 |
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