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.
