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Australian Points Calculator for Skilled Migration

If you apply to migrate to Australia under the Skilled�Independent category or the Skilled�Sponsored category, you will be assessed against a points test.

Points are awarded for:

Occupation
Age
English language ability
Specific work experience
Australian work experience
Australian qualifications
Occupation in demand
Regional Study
Partner Skills
State or Territory nomination
Designated Area Sponsorship (sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area - only available to provisional visa applicants)
Designated Language

Pass mark and pool mark

You must score sufficient points to reach the pass mark. If your score below the pass mark but equal to or above the pool mark, your application will be held in reserve (in the pool) 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 application will be processed further. If not, your application would be refused at the end of the 2�year period.

The current pass marks and pool marks are:

Category	Current Pass Mark	Current Pool Mark
Skilled-Independent (subclass 175)	120	100
Skilled-Sponsored (subclass 176)	100	80
Skilled-Regional Sponsored (subclass 475)	100	80
Skilled-Regional Sponsored (subclass 487)	100	none
Skilled-Independent (subclass 885)	120	none
Skilled-Sponsored (subclass 886)	100	none

Estimate your points with the Migration Matters Points Calculator

SKILL The occupation you nominate must be on form 1121i, Skilled Occupations List (SOL), current at the time of application, and should be one which fits your skills and qualifications. See link to view form 1121i: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf You receive the points allocated for your nominated occupation after the relevant assessment authority for your nominated skilled occupation determines that your skills are suitable.
	Points
Specialised profession or trade occupation	60
General professional occupation	50
Other general skilled occupations	40
AGE	Points
Points are allocated for your age at the time of application
18 to 29 years	30
30 to 34 years	25
35 to 39 years	20
40 to 44 years	15
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY	Points
Proficient English To demonstrate you have proficient English you must: Score a minimum of 7.0 in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components or; Score a B level or greater in an Occupational English Test (OET) exam, where you sat an OET exam as part of their skills assessment	25
Threshold English To demonstrate you have competent English you must show that you: Score a minimum of IELS 6.0 in each of the four test components or Hold a passport from the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States of America or the Republic of Ireland	15
SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE	Points
To receive these points you must have work experience closely related to your nominated 60-point occupation for 3 of the last 4 years	10
To receive these points you must have work experience in any occupation on the Skilled Occupation List for 3 of the last 4 years	5
AUSTRALIAN WORK EXPERIENCE	Points
To receive these points you must have Australian work experience closely related to the nominated occupation for 1 of the last 4 years. Must have been working at least 20 hours per week in a paid position	10
To receive these points you must have undertaken a professional year closely related to nominated occupation specified by the Minister of Immigration. See following link for approved professional years: http://www.immi.gov.au	10
AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS	Points
To receive these points you must have completed and been awarded a Doctorate (minimum 2 years study), undertaken whilst in Australia	25
To receive these points you must have completed and been awarded a Master/Honours with undergraduate degree (minimum 3 years study), undertaken whilst in Australia	15
To receive these points you must have completed and been awarded a Degree/diploma/trade qualification (minimum 2 years study) undertaken whilst in Australia	5
OCCUPATION IN DEMAND A number of occupations/specialisations have been identified as being in demand in Australia. These demand occupations feature on the Migration Occupatiuon Demand List (MODL). See following link for MODL occupatiuons: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/skilled-occupations/occupations-in-demand.htm
	Points
To receive these points you must have MODL work experience closely related to your nominated occupation for one of the last four years and an offer of relevant full-time employment	20
To receive these points you must have MODL Work experience closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years	15
REGIONAL STUDY	Points
To receive these points you must met the 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia. See link for regional areas: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/regional-growth.htm	5
PARTNER SKILLS	Points
Points may be awarded 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 skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for their nominated occupation.	5
STATE OR TERRITORY NOMINATION	Points
To receive these points you must be nominated by a State or Territory government. Click the State or Territory to see their individual nomination requirements: Australian Capital Territory (ACT) New South Wales (NSW) Northern Territory (NT) Queensland (QLD) South Australia (SA) Tasmania (TAS) Victoria (VIC) Western Australia (WA)	10
DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORSHIP	Points
To receive these points an Australian relative living in a designated area (only available to provisional visa applicants) must sponsor you. The following family members are eligible sponsors (including adopted or step): Non dependant child Parent Brother or sister Niece or nephew Aunt or Uncle First cousin Grandparent The sponsor must be related to your or your spouse or interdependent partner. The sponsor must be at least 18 years of age and be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, who resides in a designated area and has done so for the 12 month before application. See link for designated areas: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/designated-areas.htm	25
DESIGNATED LANGUAGE	Points
To receive these points you must have professional level language skills in a designated language: See link for designated languages: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/495/eligibility-language.htm	5

This point's calculator should be used as a guide only. The calculator gives you an indication of whether you will be eligible for migration under the Skilled Migration Program, it does not guarantee that you will succeed in an application for migration to Australia. There are other criteria that an applicant must meet as well as the points test. Migration Matters does not guarantee that you will eligible for any visa under the General Skilled Categories if you achieve the current pass mark by using this points test calculator.

If you do not meet the pool or pass marks but still wish to migrate to Australia please contact a Migration Matters consultant who can assist you with a Migration Planning Package to work with you one on one to achieve your goals in a realistic time frame.

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