- Subclass 885 Skilled - Independent
- Subclass 886 Skilled - Sponsored
- Subclass 487 Skilled - Regional Sponsored
- Subclass 175 Skilled - Independent
- Subclass 176 Skilled - Sponsored
- Subclass 475 Skilled - Regional Sponsored
Under the existing points system, each general skilled migration visa subclass has an applicable points pass mark. For example, a 175 Skilled - Independent visa currently has a pass mark of 120 points, whereas a 176 Skilled - Sponsored visa has a 100 point pass mark.
It is expected that the pass mark will be set at 65 points for each of the above General Skilled Migration subclasses under the new points test. The introduction of a universal pass mark will end the existing pass mark distinction between independent and sponsored visas and permanent and provisional visas.
Under the new points test, skills visa applicants will be required to have a combination of skills and attributes to be eligible for migration under Australia's General Skilled Migration Program.
It is intended that the proposed re-formulation of the points test will ensure that no single factor guarantees migration under Australia's General Skilled Migration Program.
If you are considering applying for a skilled migration visa from overseas, you can use our FREE Visa Eligibility Assessment to find out more about the basic visa criteria and your likely points award under the new points test.
If you are considering applying for a State sponsored skilled migration visa from overseas, you can use our FREE 176 State Sponsorship Search Tool to find out instantly if your nominated occupation is included on any of the available State or Territory Migration Plans.
New Points Test Table Summary As At 15 November 2010
The following is a summary of the points to be awarded under the new points test for certain skilled migration visa subclasses under Australia's General Skilled Migration Program.
IMPORTANT:
The table below is based on information available at the time of writing this article, prior to the introduction of the new points test system. It does not reflect current points allocation under the General Skilled Migration Program!
Please click the following link: UPDATED POINTS TEST INFORMATION for a more recent table summary & information.
|
Factor |
Description |
Points |
|
Age |
18-24 | 25 |
| 25-32 | 30 | |
| 33-39 | 25 | |
| 40-44 | 15 | |
| 45-49 | 0 | |
| English language |
Competent English - IELTS 6 |
0 |
|
Proficient English - IELTS 7 |
10 |
|
|
Superior English - IELTS 8 |
20 |
|
|
Australian work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
One year Australian (of past two years) |
5 |
|
Three years Australian (of past five years) |
10 |
|
|
Five years Australian (of past seven years) |
15 |
|
|
Overseas work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
|
Three years overseas (of past five years) |
5 |
|
Five years overseas (of past seven years) |
10 |
|
|
Eight years overseas (of past 10 years) |
15 |
|
|
Qualifications |
|
10 |
|
Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters) |
15 |
|
|
Phd |
20 |
|
|
Recognition of Australian Study |
Minimum two years fulltime(Australian study requirement) |
5 |
| Designated language |
5 |
|
| Partner skills | 5 | |
| Professional Year | 5 | |
| Sponsorship by state or territory government | 5 | |
| Sponsorship by family or state or territory government to regional Australia | 10 | |
| Study in a regional area | 5 |
Other Related Points Test Articles:
- Points Test for Skilled Migration
- Future Trends in Australian Immigration Policy & Procedure
- Australian Skilled Migration Visas | New Points Test
- Australian Skilled Migration Visas | New Points Test Comparison
- Australia Migration and the New Points Test for U.K. Residents
- No Permanent Australian Family Sponsorship Under New Points Test
- General Skilled Migration (GSM) New Points Test Review
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