Online Points Test for Skilled Migration

Visa Subclasses and Pass marks

Visa Subclass

Points

Skilled - Independent (subclass 189)

60

Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 190)

60

Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 489)

60

Points for Age

Age at time of application

Points

18-24 (inclusive)

25

25-32 (inclusive)

30

33-39 (inclusive)

25

40-44 (inclusive)

15

45-49 (inclusive)

0

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

Points for Australian Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation

Work experience

Points

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years).

20

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years).

15

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years).

10

 At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years).

 5

Points for Overseas Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation

Work experience

Points

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years).

15

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years).

10

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years).

5

Points for Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Points

Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard.

20

At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard.

15

Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard.

10

Points for Australian Study Requirements

Criteria:

Points

One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement.

5

Points for Credentialled Community Language Qualifications

Criteria:

Points

You can receive five points for credentialled community language at the time you are invited to apply. Credentialled community langue is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). More info

5

Points for Study in a Regional Area of Australia

Criteria:

Points

You can receive five points if you meet the Australian Study Requirement to have lived and studied in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area at the time you are invited to apply.

5

Points for Partner Skill Qualifications

Criteria:

Points

You can receive five points if your partner meets requirements at the time you are invited to apply relating to:

• Age;
• English Language Ability;
• A suitable skills assessment in a nominated occupation on the same Skilled Occupation List used for your application.

You cannot receive these points if your partner is not included on your visa application, or if they are an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.

5

Points for Professional Year in Australia

Criteria:

Points

You can receive five points for having completed a Professional Year in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply.

Your Professional Year course must have been in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. The course must have lasted for a period totalling at least 12 months.

5

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 190 application.

5

Points for Nomination by State or Territory Government or Sponsorship by an Eligible Family Member

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 489 application.

10