GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION – BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker you must meet the following basic requirements:
- Age : You must be less than 50 years of age at the time of visa application
- English: You must have competent English ability
- Skilled Occupation: you must clear a skill assessment in a nominated occupation from relevant.
- Health and Character: Meet health and Character requirements
- Points test: You must score enough points to meet the pasmark of 60 points
- Invitation to Apply: Lodge an expression of interest (EOI) & received an invitation to apply for visa
SKILLED MIGRATION POINTS TEST
POINTS TEST CALCULATOR (Table)
| CRITERION | DETAILS | POINTS |
| Age | 18-24 | 25 |
| 25-32 | 30 | |
| 33-39 | 25 | |
| 40-44 | 15 | |
| 45-49 | 0 | |
| English Language | Competent English – IELTS 6 across all components | 0 |
| Proficient English – IELTS 7 across all components | 10 | |
| Superior English – IELTS 8 across all components | 20 | |
| Skilled Employment in the nominated occupation or closely related occupation which occured in the past 10 years. A maximum of 20 points can be claimed | One year in Australia | 5 |
| Three Years in Australia | 10 | |
| Five Years in Australia | 15 | |
| Eight Years in Australia | 20 | |
| Three Years Overseas | 5 | |
| Five years Overseas | 10 | |
| Eight Years Overseas | 15 | |
| Qualifications (Australian qualifications or Recognized Overseas qualifications) | Aus Diploma, Trade Qualification or other recognized qualification | 10 |
| Bachelor degree and above | 15 | |
| Doctorate | 20 | |
| Australian Study Requirement | Minimum Full Time for two years | 5 |
| Study in a regional area | Meet the Study Requirement while studying in a regional area | 5 |
| Professional Year | Completion of a recognised professional year | 5 |
| Credentialed Community Language | NAATI Accreditation | 5 |
| Partner Skills | Partner must meet threshold requirements of Age, Skills, Qualifications and relevant experience | 5 |
| Nomination by a State / Territory for subclass 190 or 886 visa | Nomination under a state migration plan | 5 |
| Designated area sponsorship or nominated by a state/territory government for subclass 489 or 487 visa | Sponsored by a relative living in a designated area or nominated by a state or territory government under a state migration plan | 10 |
You can apply for the following visas:
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489)
