| You need to meet the basic skills requirements. If you apply to migrate to Australia under the Skilled - Australian
Sponsored category or any of the Skilled - Independent categories, you will be assessed
against a points test. Points can be awarded for skill, age, English language ability,
specific work experience, occupation in demand (and job offer), Australian qualifications,
spouse skills, relationship (for Skilled - Australian sponsored only).
Pass Mark and Pool Mark
You must gain sufficient points to reach the pass mark in
effect at the time your application is assessed (not when the form is lodged).
Applications which achieve a score below the past mark (but above another mark, known as
the 'pool mark'), will be held in reserve for up to 2 years after assessment. If the pass
mark is lowered at any time in that 2 year period, and your score is equal to, or higher
than, the new pass mark, your case will be processed further.
| Current pass marks and pool marks |
Pass Mark |
Pool Mark |
| Skilled - Australian sponsored category |
110 |
105 |
| Skilled - Independent category |
110 |
70 |
Estimating Your Points
Score
Some information to help you make an estimate of yours
points score is on this website, but it is important to read the Booklet - available from
Immigration offices - to get more detailed information.
Points for Skill -
The occupation you nominate must be on the Skilled Occupations List current at the time
you apply, and should be one which fits your skills and qualifications. You receive the
points allocated for your nominated occupation as long as the relevant assessment
authority for your nominated skilled occupation determines that your skills are suitable.
- For most occupations where training is specific to the
occupation - 60 points
- For more general professional occupations - 50 points
- For other general skilled occupations - 40 points
Points for Age -
- 18 to 29 years (at time of application) - 30 points
- 30 to 34 years - 25 points
- 35 to 39 years - 20 points
- 40 to 44 years - 15 points
Points for English Language Ability -
- Vocational English (a reasonable command of English, coping
with overall meaning in most situations) - 15 points
- Competent English - 20 points
Points for Specific Work Experience -
- If your nominated occupation is worth 60 points under Skill,
and you have worked in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at
least 3 of the 4 years before you apply - 10 points
- If your nominated occupation is worth 40, 50 or 60 points
under Skill, and you have worked in skilled employed (any occupation on the Skilled
Occupations List) for at least 3 or the 4 years before you apply - 5 points
Points for Occupation in Demand/Job Offer -
A number of occupations have been identified as being in demand in Australia - the list is
called the Migration Occupations in Demand List). You receive points if your nominated
occupation is on the MODL which is current at the time your application is assessed.
- For occupation in demand, but no job offer - 5 points
- For occupation in demand, with job offer - 10 points
Points for Australian Qualifications -
Applicants with Australian qualifications have a greater chance of employment in
Australia. You may receive points if you have completed an Australian qualification from
an Australian educational institutional, studying for at least 12 months full-time (one
academic year) in Australia. Your qualifications must be an Australian post-secondary
degree (or higher qualification), diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification.
- For an Australian qualification - 5 points
Points for Spouse Skills -
You may receive points if your spouse is also able to satisfy the basic requirements of
age, English language ability, qualifications, nominated occupation and recent work
experience and has obtained a suitable skill assessment from the relevant assessing
authority for their nominated occupation.
- Points for Spouse skills - 5 points
Bonus Points -
You may receive points for any one of the following:
Capital investment in Australia (a minimum of $100 000),
Australian work experience (you must have legally worked in Australia in a specific
occupation for at least six months in the four years before you apply),
Fluency in one of Australia's Community Languages (other than English).
Only for Skilled - Australian Sponsored Applicants
Points for Relationship
You may receive points if you or your spouse have a relative who is an Australian citizen
or permanent resident, and is willing to sponsor you. You or your spouse must be related
to the sponsor as either a non-dependent child, a parent, a brother or sister, or a niece
or nephew.
- Points for relationship - 15 points.
Disclaimer: Above introduction
is for your information only and is not updated. Please consult the government
agency or other attorneys for updated information. |
