The following table is a guide to where you may claim points towards the General Skilled Migration points requirement.
CATEGORY |
CRITERIA |
PTS |
Occupation |
Specialized professional or trade occupation |
60 |
General professional occupation |
50 |
Other general skilled occupations |
40 |
Age |
18 to 29 years |
30 |
30 to 34 years |
25 |
35 to 39 years |
20 |
40 to 44 years |
15 |
English |
Proficient English (IELTS score 7 x 4 or better) |
25 |
Threshold English (IELTS score 5 x 4 or better) |
15 |
Specific Work Experience |
Work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for three of the last four years |
10 |
Work experience in any occupation on the skilled occupation list for three of the last four years |
5 |
Australian Work Experience |
Work experience closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years |
10 |
Professional Year closely related to nominated occupation |
10 |
Australian Qualifications |
Doctorate (min. two years) |
25 |
Masters/Honours with undergraduate degree (min. three years) |
15 |
Degree/diploma/trade qualification (min 2 year study) |
5 |
Occupation in Demand |
Work experience closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years and an offer of relevant full-time employment |
20 |
Work experience closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years |
15 |
Regional Study |
Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia |
5 |
Partner Skills |
Partner meets threshold GSM requirements |
5 |
Nomination |
Nominated by state or territory government |
10 |
Designated Area Sponsorship |
Sponsored by Australian relative living in a designated area (only available to provisional visa applicants) |
25 |
Designated Language |
Professional level language skills in a designated language |
5 |
For most General Skilled Migration visas, your application will be assessed against a points test.
