Points Test

Australian Immigration Points

Points Required

Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Mark

Visa SubclassPass Mark
Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent (Permanent)65
Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated (Permanent)65
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional)60

Points for Age

Age at the time of invitation through EOIPoints
18 – 24 Years25
25 – 32 Years30
33 – 39 Years25
40 – 44 Years15
45 – 49 Years0

Points for English Language Ability

English Language AbilityPoints
Competent English – having 6 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS0
Proficient English – having 7 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS10
Superior English – having 8 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS20

Points for Work Experience

Overseas Work ExperiencePoints
Eight years overseas work experience in the last ten years15
Five years overseas work experience in the last ten years10
Three years overseas work experience in the last ten years5
Australian Work ExperiencePoints
Eight years Australian work experience in the last ten years20
Five years Australian work experience in the last ten years15
Three years Australian work experience in the last ten years10
One year Australian work experience in the last ten years5

Points for Educational Qualifications

QualificationPoints
Doctorate20
Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters)15
Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority10

Points for Sponsorship by State or Territory Government

CriteriaPoints
Nomination by a state or territory government for subclass 190 application.5
Nomination by a state or territory government for subclass 489 application15
Sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a regional area for the purposes of a subclass 489 application.15

Points for Recognition of Australian Study

CriteriaPoints
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in Australia.5
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia5
Completed an approved Professional Year in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.5

Points for Partner Skills

Criteria Points
You may receive these points only if your spouse satisfies the following criteria:

  • Age requirement;
  • English Language Ability;
  • Has a skills assessment by relevant assessing body.
5

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