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General Skilled Migration Points Test
WHAT IS THE POINT TEST
Australia has a skilled shortage and has a general skilled migration program that identifies a range of occupations that are in need. There is also a demand list for the most wanted occupations.
The General skilled migration program has a range of visas that are points tested. In summary it is intended for skilled applicants, who are under 45 years of age, have a certain level of English, work in an occupation that is in shortage in Australia and have the relevant qualifications and work experience.
The Points Test has a certain pass mark depending on the visa subclass that is being applied for. The pass mark is constantly under review and is subject to change.
Applicants must meet a threshold requirement before applying. Points are awarded in categories such as Skill, Age, English, Australian Qualification, Specific work experience, an occupation that is on the demand list, Australian work experience, Study In regional Australia, Partner skills, State and Territory nomination, Designated regional relative sponsorship and Community Language.
As a guide, the following summary details the points available.
| 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 |
Competent English (IELTS score 6 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 |
Pass & pool marks
| Visa subclass | Pass Mark | Pool mark |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent - subclass 175 | 120 points | 100 points |
| Skilled Sponsored - subclass 176 | 100 points | 80 points |
| Skilled regional Sponsored - subclass 475 | 100 points | NA |
| Skilled Regional Sponsored - subclass 487 | 100 points | NA |
| Skilled Independent - subclass 885 | 120 points | NA |
| Skilled Sponsored - subclass 886 | 110 points | NA |
If you are a qualified professional or tradesperson wishing to work and live in Australia, complete our Free Online Skilled Visa Assessment (with appropriate links/buttons to skilled visa assessment)
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