Points Test

General Skills Migration is based on the Points Test. You can score points in one section of each category.

 

Currently the pass mark is expected to be 65 Points

 

The New Points Test is expected to be effective from 1 July 2011 and will only effect new applications from that date.

 

 

Applicants must be under 50 at time of application.

 

• 25 Points age 18 to 24
• 30 Points age 25 to 32
• 25 Points age 33 to 39
• 15 Points age 40 to 44
•   0 Points age 45 to 49

 

Under 18 and over 49 get zero points (Provisional visa holders)

 

English Language (min in all 4 scores)

 

•   0 Points  IELTS 6.0

• 10 Points IELTS 7.0

• 20 Points IELTS 8.0

 

Australian Work Experience (in past 10 Years)

 

•   5 Points - One year
• 10 Points - Three years
• 15 Points - Five years
• 20 Points - Eight Years

 

Overseas Work Experience (in past 10 Years and cant get more than 20 points with Australian Work)

 

•   5 Points - 3 years
•  10 Points - 5 years
•  15 Points - 8 years

 

Educational Qualifications

 

•  10 Points - Apprenticship, Cert III or IV, Diploma
•  15 Points - Degree (inc Honours and Masters)
•  20 Points - pHD

 

Other

 

•   5 Points - Australian Study
•   5 Points - Designated Language
•   5 Points - Partner
•   5 Points - Professional Year
•   5 Points - State Sponsorship
•   5 Points - Study in Regional Area
•  10 Points - Family or State Sponsorship in Regional Area.

 

If you have any questions relating to the Points Test or wish to apply for permanent residence. Please Call Us.