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Points test (~1 July 2011)

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FREE Points Calculator

The following FREE Points Calculator allows you to see how many points you may be eligible for. The points test is the mechanism used to provide for those skilled migrants with the skills and attributes to make the optimal contribution to the Australian economy. The points test is a selection process that is transparent and objective, awarding points to the skills and attributes considered to be in need in Australia. It does not give undue weight to any one factor and recognises a broader range of skills and attributes, focussing on: better English levels more extensive skilled employment higher level qualifications obtained in Australia and overseas better targeted age ranges. This Points Calculator provides an estimate of your points for the GSM Points Test.

If you would like us to check your likely eligibility for skilled migration or if you would like us to assist you with your application, please send us an email inquiry. We will then provide you with a preliminary assessment of your likely eligibility for skilled migration, and can discuss with you the best way to proceed with your application.

Age

You must be over 18 and under 50 years of age at the time of application.

English Language Ability

Superior.

You achieve a score of at least 8.0 in each of the four components of the IELTS test or an equivalent standard in a specified test. There are no exemptions for specified passport holders.

Proficient.

You achieve a score of at least 7.0 in each of the four components of the IELTS test or an equivalent standard in a specified test. There are no exemptions for specified passport holders.

Competent.

You must be a native English speaker and hold a passport from UK, Canada, NZ, Ireland or USA. Or you achieve a score of at least 6.0 in each of the four components of the IELTS test Or an equivalent specified test.

Less than Competent.

(you may not be eligible)

Australian Work Experience in nominated occupation

One year

You have worked in Australia for at least 12 months during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Three year

You have worked in Australia for at least 3 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Five years

You have worked in Australia for at least 5 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Eight years

You have worked in Australia for at least 8 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

None

None of the above.

Overseas Work Experience in nominated occupation

Three year

You have worked Overseas for at least 3 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Five years

You have worked Overseas for at least 5 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Eight years

You have worked Overseas for at least 8 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

None

None of the above.

Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas)

PHD

You have a Doctorate Degree

Bachelors degree

You have a Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters).

Australian Diploma or Trade

You have an Australian Diploma or Trade qualification completed in Australia

Other Qualication recognised in Skills Assessment

You have an award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation

None

None of the above.

Recognition of Australian Study

2 Year Study rule

Minimum two years fulltime in CRICOS course (Australian study requirement).

None

None of the above.

Designated Language

NAATI Interpreter

You are an accredited by NAATI as a professional interpreter or translator (para professional level) in a designated language

None

None of the above

Partner Skills

You are entitled to points if your spouse or defacto partner is included in your visa application and is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and meets the following criteria, that is;

  • is included on the same visa application as the primary applicant

  • not be an Australian permanent resident or citizen

  • be less than 50 years old at the time of application

  • nominate an occupation on the same Skilled Occupation List as the Primary Applicant, and be assessed by the relevant assessing authority as having suitable skills for the occupation

  • have Competent English

  • have been employed in a skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 24 months before the application is lodged or completed the Australian Study Requirement. .

Yes I meet the above

No I do not meet the above

Professional Year

Professional Year

You have completed a recognised Professional Year in Australia in the past 24 months.

None

None of the above.

Sponsorship

State or Territory

Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan, for the purposes of a subclass 176 or 886 application.

Family Sponsorship

Eligible family members can sponsor applicants on a subclass 176 or subclass 886 visa, however no points are awarded..

Regional State or Territory

Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan for the purposes of a subclass 487 or subclass 475 Skilled – Regional Sponsored application.

Regional Family Sponsorship

Sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a regional area for the purposes of a subclass 487 or subclass 475 Skilled – Regional Sponsored application.

None

None of the above.

Study in Regional Australia

You are entitled to bonus points if you meet the 2 year study rule and your qualification(s) were completed at a Regional Educational Institute and you have lived for at least 2 years in a Regional or Low Population Growth Metropolitan Area. Do you qualify for study in Regional Australia Points?

Yes

No

You have achieved: Points

To apply for migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration programme you need to be able to achieve the following scores in the General Points Test.

  • Skilled Independent visas (175 and 885) - 65 points

  • Skilled Sponsored visas (176 and 886) - 65points

  • Skilled Regional Sponsored visas (475 and 487) - 65 points

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