You must score at least 65 to apply for Australian Skilled Migration (subclasses 189, 190, 491)

Factor

Description

Points

Age
at time of invitation

18–24 (inclusive)

25

25–32 (inclusive)

30

33–39 (inclusive)

25

40–44 (inclusive)

15

English language ability
at time of invitation

Competent English—IELTS 6 / OET B / PTE / TOEFL iBT

0

Proficient English—IELTS 7 / OET B / PTE / TOEFL iBT

10

Superior English—IELTS 8 / OET A / PTE / TOEFL iBT

20

Skilled employment
at time of invitation

Only 20 points can be awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment

Overseas employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

Australian employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

Skilled employment outside Australia

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)

5

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)

10

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)

15

Skilled employment in Australia

At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)

5

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)

10

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)

15

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)

20

Educational qualifications
at time of invitation

Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognized standard

20

At least a Bachelor degree

15

Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognized standard

10

Attained a qualification by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation 

10

Australian study requirements
at time of invitation (if study in Australia)

Degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian institution (at least 16 months)

5

Masters/PhD in STEM from Australian institute (2 years duration)

10

Other factors
at time of invitation

Credentialed community language qualifications

5

2 years of duty in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area 

5

Having a skilled spouse or de facto partner

10

Having a spouse or de facto partner with competent English 

5

Being Single 

10

Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited

5

Having specific STEM qualifications (if study in Australia)

10

Nomination/Sponsorship
at time of invitation

Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only)

5

Nomination by territory government or sponsorship by family member (visa subclass 491 only)

15

Your points