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Visa Subclass

Skilled Independent Subclass 189: Check the Skilled Independent page for more details. Skilled Nominated Subclass 190: Requires nomination by a State or Territory Government. (5 points)Check the Skilled Nominated page for more details. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491: Requires sponsorship by a relative living in a designated area or a state or territory government. (15 points) Check the Skilled Regional page.

Age

18-24 (inclusive) (25 points) 25-32 (inclusive) (30 points) 33-39 (inclusive) (25 points) 40-44 (inclusive) (15 points)

English language competency level

Competent English - IELTS 6 / OET B/ PTE Academic 50+ Proficient English - IELTS 7 / OET B/ PTE Academic 65+ (10 points) Superior English - IELTS 8 / OET A/ PTE Academic 79+ (20 points)

Overseas skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) (5 points) At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) (10 points) At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) (15 points)

The maximum number of points that can be awarded for employment experience (onshore and offshore) is 20, this means that even if you score more than 20 combined points for your employment experience only 20 points will be awarded.

Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) (5 points) At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) (10 points) At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) (15 points) At least eight and up to 10 years (of past ten years) (20 points)

The maximum number of points that can be awarded for employment experience (onshore and offshore) is 20, this means that even if you score more than 20 combined points for your employment experience only 20 points will be awarded.

Educational qualifications

Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard (20 points) Bachelor or Master Degree in Australia or award of recognised standard (15 points) Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard (10 points)

Australian study qualifications

One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution completed in 16 calendar months; totalling minimum 2 years academic study; instructed in English on a valid study visa. (5 points)

Partner skills

Are you currently in a relationship with a spouse or de facto partner?

Yes No (10 points)

Specialist education qualification

Do you have a Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields?

Yes (10 points) No

Other factors

Credentialled community language qualifications (accredited as a para-professional interpreter or translator (level 2) by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters - NAATI).(5 points) Click here for more details. At least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia? (5 points) Professional Year completion, for a period of at least 12 months in the four year period immediately before the day on which the invitation was issued (Click here for more information on Professional Year Program) (5 points)

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POINTS TEST FOR THE SUBCLASS 189, 190 AND 491 VISAS