Australia PR points calculator for Skilled Immigration

Understanding the Australia PR points calculator is crucial for skilled immigration candidates seeking Permanent Resident Visas. The points-based system has been adopted by Australia for the selection of skilled overseas workers under 3 General Skilled Migration Visa categories:

• Subclass 189 PR Visa
• Subclass 190 State Nominated PR Visa
• Subclass 491 Provisional Work Visa

Firstly, in order to initiate the application process, it is important that your occupation is included in SOL - Skilled Occupation List. The immigration points system is based on specific selection criteria such as education, age, English proficiency, work experience, etc.

Australia PR points calculator for Skilled Immigration

In order to apply for PR Visa through any of the above 3 GSM streams, applicants are required to secure at least 65 points from a total of 100. The allocation of points is based on selection factors under SkillSelect System.

Candidates securing the highest scores are usually offered the Invitation to Apply – ITA by the Immigration Department of Australia.

The following types of applicants are offered extra points under the points system:

• Those who have a skilled de-facto partner or spouse with competent proficiency in the English language
• Those who are skilled in Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, and Science – STEM occupations
• Those who have sponsorship from a family member in Australia who is a citizen or permanent resident or nomination from a Territory or State government

Factors under Australia PR Points Calculator

Here is the allocation of points based on various selection factors under the points system for immigration to Australia:

Age

Points	Age
25 Points	18 to 24
30 Points	25 t0 32
25 Points	33 t0 39
15 Points	40 to 44
0 Points	45 to 49

English Language Proficiency

Points	Language Test Score
0 points	Competent English - IELTS 6
10 points	Proficient English - IELTS 7
20 points	Superior English  - IELTS 8

 

Overseas Work Experience

	In closely related skilled occupation or a nominated skilled occupation in past 10 years
5 points	Minimum three but less than 5 years
10 points	Minimum five but less than 8 years
15 points	Minimum eight to maximum 10 years

 

Factors under Australia PR Points Calculator

Work Experience in Australia

5 points	Minimum 1 but less than 3 years
10 points	Minimum 3 but less than 5 years
15 points	Minimum 5 but less than 8 years
20 points	Minimum 8 years

 

Educational Qualification

20 points	Doctorate from an educational institution in Australia or other accepted standard
15 points	Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, inclusive of  a Bachelor's degree with Honors or Master, from Standards, recognized in Australia
10 points	Trade qualification completed in Australia, Diploma completed in Australia, or award or qualification of a recognized standard
10 points	Certain Qualifications in Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, and Science -STEM

 

 

Study qualifications in Australia
Trade qualifications  or Diplomas awarded by an educational institution in Australian and fulfill the Australian Study Requirement	5 points

 

Specialist Education Qualification

The Research Postgraduate degree Masters or Doctorate has to be offered by an educational institution in Australia after at least two years of studies in Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, and Science or specific ICT - Information and Communication Technology fields.

Maximum Points	Study in Australia
10 points	The Research Postgraduate degree Masters or Doctorate has to be offered by an educational institution in Australia after at least two years of studies in a appropriate field

 

Other Factors

Maximum Points	Other Factors
5 points	Credentialed qualifications in community language
5 points	Study in a metropolitan area or regional Australia not including distance education
10 points	Skills and qualifications of Partner. Your spouse or de facto partner must also be included in the Visa application and fulfill English, age, and skill requirements.
5 points	Your spouse or de facto partner must also be included in the Visa application and have competent proficiency in English
10 points	Your partner is a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or you are a single applicant
5 points	Completing a Professional Year in Australia

 

Nomination/Sponsorship

Maximum Points	Nomination Status
5 points	You have received a nomination from a State or Territory government Australia for Subclass 190 Visa only
15 points	You have received a nomination for a Skilled Provisional Work Regional  Subclass 491 Visa from a State or Territory government  OR You have received sponsorship for a Skilled Provisional Work Regional  Subclass 491 Visa  by a family member and the sponsorship has been accepted by the Minister

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