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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
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
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.
WA state government releases state priority occupation list.
The Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development has released its state priority occupation list. The State priority occupation list is an annually produced list of jobs that are in high demand or considered industry-critical in Western Australia. The list will inform Western Australian workforce development planning, the skilled migration occupation list and the development of the State Training Plan, which guides the funding of training programs.
Occupations allowable for States and Territories to sponsor under General Skilled Migration from 1 July 2010
Were you one of the unfortunate individuals whose occupation was removed from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)? The immigration minister has released the occupations which will be allowable for the states and territories to sponsor. It remains yet to be seen though, what occupations each of the states and territories will adopt as part of their migration plans
Are you concerned about the new changes to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and how they may impact you? We are currently offering a discounted telephone consultation at the price of GPB£20.00 (AUD$35.00) for 20 minutes with a Registered Migration Agent.
In Australia - Migration Matters (AUST) Pty Ltd. ABN 52124512367
In the UK - Migration Matters (UK) Ltd. Registered in England No:4675885
US, Canada & UK works are undertaken by Optimus Law Group
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