General Skilled Migration Points Test – pass mark 60

 
Points
Age
25 – 32 30
18 – 24 or 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 employment in nominated or closely related occupation in the past 10 years
1 year 05
3 years 10
5 years 15
8 years 20
Overseas employment in nominated or closely related occupation in the past 10 years
3 years
05
5 years
10
8 years
15
Education
Doctorate
20
At least a Bachelor degree
15
Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority
10
Australian study requirement - minimum 2 years full-time (Australian Study Requreiment) 05
Study in a regional area - Must meet the Australian Study Requirement whilst studying in a regional area 05
Professional Year - Completion of a recognised Professional Year
05
Credentialed Community Language - NAATI accreditation
05
Partner Skills - Primary applicants partner meets threshold requirements for skilled migration visa
05
Nomination by state/territory government under the state migration plan (subclass 176 or 886 visa)
05
Designated area sponsorship by an eligible relative living in a designated area or Australia or nomination by a state/territory government under a state migration plan (subclass 475 or 487 visa)
10