Australia Immigration : Requirements for Australia Skilled Immigration Program Nominated Occupation

The below grids give you the detailed breakdown of points awarded under various criteria under Australia PR Point Calculator System.

Age

18-24	25 points
25-32	30 points
33-39	25 points
40-44	15 points

English Language Requirements (IELTS/OET)

Competent English (IELTS 6/OET C)	0 points
Adept English (IELTS 7/OET B)	10 points
Superior English (IELTS 8/OET A)	20 points

Work Experience

Overseas

At least 3 but less than 5 years (of past 10 years)	5 points
At least 5 but less than 8 years (of past 10 years)	10 points
At least 8 years and up to 10 years	15 points

In Australia

At least 1 but less than 3 years (of past 10 years)	5 points
At least 3 but less than 5 years (of past 10 years)	10 points
At least 5 but less than 8 years (of past 10 years)	15 points
At least 8 years and up to 10 years	20 points

Education

Doctorate degree from any Australian educational institution or any other equivalent to it.	20 points
At least a bachelor’s degree inclusive of Masters/honours from an Australian university or any other equivalent to it.	15 points
Diploma and trade qualification completed in Australia or qualification or an award of recognized standards.	10 points
Australian diploma and trade qualification awarded by Australian educational institution and meet Australian study requirements	5 points

Other Factors

Credential community language qualifications	5 points
Study in regional Australia or Urban Area (excluding distance education)	5 points
Partner skill qualifications	5 points
Professional year completion for a period of minimum 12 months in four years	5 points

Sponsorships and Nominations

State or territory government (only visa subclass 190)	5 points
Nomination by a state or Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member (only visa subclass 489)	10 points

Other Essential Information

• The following are the visa sub classes and the required points to be scored under each category
  • Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) – 65 points
  • Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 190) – 65 points
  • Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 489) – 65 points
• Note that the maximum points an Australian skilled immigrant can score in the Australia PR Point Calculator System for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment is 20 points.