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A points-based test applies to these skilled migration visas – SC 189, 190 and 491.

This Australia Immigration point system 2023 is based on certain selection factors, i.e. age, education, work experience, English proficiency, etc. and it will help calculate your likely score in the Skilled Migration Points test. 

You would need to score a minimum of 65 points however that is always not enough to be invited to apply. Book a consultation for a detailed assessment and increase your chances of success in the points test.

Check if you meet the requirements, please select the best option that applies to your current circumstances.

1. Age Qualifications

Applicant age at time of invitation to apply for the visa.

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not less than 18 and under 25
not less than 25 and under 33
not less than 33 and under 40
not less than 40 and under 45
2. English Language Qualifications

Applicant English Language at the time of invitation to apply for the visa.

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Superior English – score of at least 8 in each of the four test (IELTS / PTE)
Proficient English –score of at least 7 in each of the four test (IELTS / PTE)
3. Overseas employment experience qualifications

Applicant’s work experience outside of Australia at the time of invitation.

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had been employed outside Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 36 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
had been employed outside Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 60 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
had been employed outside Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 96 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
4. Australian employment experience qualifications

Applicant’s work experience in Australia at the time of invitation.

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had been employed in Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 12 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
had been employed in Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 36 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
had been employed in Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 60 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
had been employed in Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 96 months in the 10 years immediately before that time
5. Australian professional year qualifications

Applicant has completed professional year qualifications.

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a professional year in Australia in:
(a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or
(b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before that time
6. Educational qualifications

Applicant has educational qualifications.

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met the requirements for:
(a) the award of a doctorate by an Australian educational institution; or
(b) the award of a doctorate, by another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard
met the requirements for:
(a) the award of at least a bachelor degree by an Australian educational institution; or
(b) the award of at least a bachelor qualification, by another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard
met the requirements for the award of a diploma by an Australian educational institution
met the requirements for the award of a trade qualification by an Australian educational institution
attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for the occupation
7. Specialist educational qualifications

the applicant met the requirements for the award of a specialist educational qualification- degree included study for at least 2 academic years at the institution in a field of education

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Natural and Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences
Other Natural and Physical Sciences
Physics and Astronomy
Information Technology
Computer Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Other Information Technology
Engineering and Related Technologies
Aerospace Engineering and Technology
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology
Engineering and Related Technologies
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Maritime Engineering and Technology
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology
Other Engineering and Related Technologies
Process and Resources Engineering
8. Australian study qualifications

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met the Australian study requirement
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No
9. Credentialled Community language qualifications

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a qualification in a particular language:
(a) awarded or accredited by a bodyspecified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this item; and
(b) at a standard for the language specified in the instrument
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI)
10. Study in designated regional area qualification

Applicant has studied in regional area and completed qualification.

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each of the following applied:
(a) the applicant met the Australian study requirement;
(b) the location of the campus or campuses at which that study was undertaken is in a designated regional area;
(c) while the applicant undertook the course of study the applicant lived in a designated regional area;
(d) none of the study undertaken constituted distance education.
11. Partner qualification

Applicant’s partner qualification.

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The spouse or de facto partner of the applicant:
(a) is an applicant for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant; and
(b) is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen; and
(c) was under 45 at the time the invitation to apply for the visa was issued to the primary applicant; and
(d) at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, nominated a skilled occupation, being an occupation specified at that time; and
(e) at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, had been assessed by the relevant assessing authority for the nominated skilled occupation as having suitable skills for the occupation and the assessment was not for a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa; and
(f) at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, had competent English
Either:
(a) the applicant does not have a spouse or de facto partner; or
(b) the applicant has a spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen
The spouse or de facto partner of the applicant (the primary applicant):
(a) is an applicant for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant; and
(b) is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen; and
(c) at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, had competent English
12. State or Territory nomination qualifications

Applicant has completed qualification and eligible for state/territory sponsorship.

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The applicant has been invited to apply for a Subclass 190 (Skilled — Nominated) visa, and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination
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No
13. Designated regional area nomination or sponsorship qualifications

Applicant has completed qualification and eligible for regional area sponsorship.

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The applicant has been invited to apply for a Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional) (Provisional) visa or a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa, and:
(a) the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination; or
(b) if the applicant is sponsored by a family member, the Minister has accepted the sponsorship

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