Australian Immigration Points
Points Required
Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Mark | |
Visa Subclass | Pass 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 EOI | Points |
18 – 24 Years | 25 |
25 – 32 Years | 30 |
33 – 39 Years | 25 |
40 – 44 Years | 15 |
45 – 49 Years | 0 |
Points for English Language Ability | |
English Language Ability | Points |
Competent English – having 6 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS | 0 |
Proficient English – having 7 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS | 10 |
Superior English – having 8 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS | 20 |
Points for Work Experience | |
Overseas 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 |
Australian Work Experience | Points |
Eight years Australian work experience in the last ten years | 20 |
Five years Australian work experience in the last ten years | 15 |
Three years Australian work experience in the last ten years | 10 |
One year Australian work experience in the last ten years | 5 |
Points for Educational Qualifications | |
Qualification | Points |
Doctorate | 20 |
Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters) | 15 |
Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority | 10 |
Points for Sponsorship by State or Territory Government | |
Criteria | Points |
Nomination by a state or territory government for subclass 190 application. | 5 |
Nomination by a state or territory government for subclass 489 application | 15 |
Sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a regional area for the purposes of a subclass 489 application. | 15 |
Points for Recognition of Australian Study | |
Criteria | Points |
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in Australia. | 5 |
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia | 5 |
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:
| 5 5 |