Australian Visa Subclasses and Points 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 Years | 25 |
| 25-32 | 30 |
| 33-39 | 25 |
| 40-44 | 15 |
| 45-49 | 0 |
Points for English Language Abilitiy
| English Language Ability | Points |
| Superior English - having 8 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS |
20 |
| Proficient English - having 7 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS | 10 |
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Competent English - having 6 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS |
0 |
Points for Australian Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
| Work experience | Points |
| Five years Australian work experience in the last ten years | 20 |
| Three years Australian work experience in the last ten years | 10 |
| One year Australian work experience in the last ten years | 5 |
Points for Overseas Work Experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
| Work experience | Points |
| Eight years overseas work experience in the last ten years | 15 |
| Five years overseas work experience in the last ten years | 10 |
| Three years overseas work experience in the last ten years | 5 |
Points for Qualifications
| Qualification | Points |
| Doctorate | 20 |
| Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters) | 15 |
| Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority | 10 |
Points for Recognition of Australian Study
| Criteria: | Points |
| Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in Austalia. | 5 |
Points for Designated Language
| Criteria: | Points |
| NAATI accreditation | 5 |
Points for Partner Skills
| Criteria: | Points |
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You may receive these points only if your spouse satisfies the following criteria:
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5 |
Points for Completion of a Professional Year
| Criteria: | Points |
| Completed an approved Professional Year in nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. | 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 Sponsorship by Family or State or Territory Government to Regional Australia
| 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 Skilled - Regional Sponsored application. | 10 |
Points for Study in a Regional Area
| Criteria: | Points |
| Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia. | 5 |
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