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Factor (at the time of Invitation)

Description

Points

Applicable

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 – IELTS 6 / OET B/ PTE 50+

0 points

Proficient – IELTS 7 / OET B/ PTE 65+

10 points

Superior – IELTS 8 / OET A/ PTE 79+

20 points

Overseas skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation in the past 10 years*

At least three but less than five years

5 points

At least five but less than eight years

10 points

At least eight and up to 10 years

15 points

Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation in the past 10 years *

At least one but less than three 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

Educational Qualifications

Doctorate or Masters (Research) from an Australian educational institution or any other educational institution, that is of a recognized standard

20 points

At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or any other educational institution, that is of a recognized standard

15 points

A Diploma or trade qualification from an Australian Educational Institution

10 points

Australian Study Requirements

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

5 points

Specialist Education Qualification

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

5 points

Partner Skills

If you are single;or;

Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age (under 45), English (Minimum 6 each in IELTS or equivalent) and skill criteria (have skills assessed in a nominated occupation)

10 points

Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English (IELTS 6 each or equivalent)

5 points

Other factors

Credentialed community language (NAATI-CCL)

5 points

Study and lived in regional Australia (excluding distance education). The study must meet the Australian Study Requirements.

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

5 points

Nomination/Sponsorship

Nomination by State or Territory government (visa subclass 190 only)

5 points

Nomination by State or Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 491 only)

15 points

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