Australia PR points calculator for skilled immigration

You have to score a minimum of 65 points on the Australia PR points calculator if you wish to immigrate to Australia as a skilled worker. This is under the SkillSelect system which is based on points. It offers points to applicants for diverse factors such as age and language skills.

Nominated Occupation

To qualify under the Australia General Skilled Immigration Program, you have to nominate a skilled occupation from any one of the following lists:

• The MLTSSL - Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
• The STSOL - Short-term Skilled Occupation List
• The ROL - Regional Occupation List
• The RSMS - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme List

You must also obtain an assessment of your skills from the appropriate authority for skills assessment for your occupation.

Age

You will be offered points for your age at the time of filing the immigration application. Maximum points are obtained by applicants in the age group 32 to 25 years. Those who are aged 45 years and more get no points.

Points	Age
25	18-24
30	25-32
25	33-39
15	40-44
0	45-49

Proficiency in the English Language

The majority of the applicants under SkillSelect have to appear for the IELTS - International English Language Testing System. While there are some exceptions for native English speakers, all have to take IELTS for claiming points for Proficient or Superior English language skills.

Points	English language proficiency (IELTS score)
20	IELTS score of 8 or higher - Superior
10	IELTS score of 7 or higher - Proficient
0	IELTS score of 6 or higher - Competent

Skilled Employment

You will be offered points for work experience in a skilled occupation obtained overseas or in Australia. The work experience must have been accumulated in the past 10 years. It must be in an occupation nominated on any of the skilled occupations lists. Alternatively, it can be in an occupation that is closely linked to obtaining points for skilled employment.

Points	Duration of skilled employment in Australia in the last ten years
5	1 year
10	3 years
15	5 years
20	8 years

Points	Duration of skilled employment overseas in the last ten years
5	3 years
10	5 years
15	8 years

 

Educational Qualifications

You will receive points for education only for the highest qualification. For instance, if you have both a Doctoral and Bachelor’s degree, you will get points only for the Doctoral degree.

Points	Qualification
20	Doctorate
15	Master's or Bachelor's degree
10	Australian trade qualification or Diploma
10	Qualification or Award acknowledged by the assessing authority for the assessment of the skilled occupation

Australian Qualifications

You will receive 5 points for having completed qualification bin Australia from an educational institution.

Points	Australian qualifications
5	Any trade qualification, diploma, or degree earned in Australia  through minimum 2 years of study

 

Regional study

You will receive 5 points if you have studied for at least 2 years in Australia by residing and studying in a Metropolitan area with low population growth/regional Australia.

Points	Australian qualifications
5	Any trade qualification, diploma, or degree earned in Australia  through minimum 2 years of study in a Metropolitan area with low population growth/regional Australia

Community language skills

You will be offered 5 points if you have language skills at the translator/interpreter level in any of the designated community languages in Australia. The skills have to be accredited by NAATI - National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters in Australia.

Points	Language skills
5	Skills at the translator/interpreter level in a community language recognized by NAATI

Skills and qualifications of Spouse/partner

If your partner or spouse is not a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia and is included in the application, you can obtain points for their skills.

Points	Spouse/partner qualifications and skills
5	Spouse/partner fulfills basic requirements

Professional Year

If you have completed an accredited Professional Year in Australia in the past 4 years, you can also score 5 points.

Points	Professional year
5	Completed an accredited Professional Year in Australia in the past 4 years

Sponsorship and Nomination (Subclass 489 and Subclass 190 only)

Applicants for Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa and Sponsored or Skilled Nominated Subclass 489 Visa are offered points for receiving sponsorship from a Territorial or State Government in Australia.

Points	Nomination or Sponsorship
5	Nomination by a Territory or State government under a State Immigration Plan for a Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa application
10	Nomination by a Territory or State government under a State Immigration Plan or a qualified relative to a selected area for a Sponsored or Skilled Nominated Subclass 489 Visa application

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