Skilled Migration Points Test
Condition Met With .... Points
Occupation Specialised 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 |