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There are 12 different criteria for the points test
1. Skill / Occupation
Applicants will be awarded 40. 50 ,or 60 points for their nominated skilled occupation.
2. Age
Applicants will be awarded points based on their age at the time of application. Generally, main applicants for a GSM visa must be under 45 at the time of application.
18 - 29 years old |
30 points |
30 - 34 years old |
25 points |
35 - 39 years old |
20 points |
40 - 44 years old |
15 points |
3. Specified work experience
Applicants will be awarded points for work experience
At least 3 years employment, closely related to the applicant's nominated skilled occupation |
10 points |
At least 3 years employment in an occupation on the SOL list |
5 points |
4. English language
To achieve "Proficient English" applicants must reach a minimum score of 7.0 in each component of the IELTS test.
Proficient English |
25 points |
Competent English |
20 points |
Concessional competernt English |
15 points |
Vocational English |
15 points |
5. Australian work experience
At least 12 months, closely related employment in Australia |
10 point |
At least 12 months, closely related professional year |
10 points |
6. Australian education
Completing a doctorate (minimum 2 years study) |
25 points |
Completing a masters and at least 1 year of a bachelor degree (minimum 3 years study) |
15 points |
Completing a bachelors with honours (minimum 3 years study) |
15 points |
Completing one of more degree, diploma, or trade qualifications (minimum 2 years study) |
5 points |
7. MODL (migration occupation in demand list)
This must include 12 months of closely related employment
MODL with job offer |
20 points |
MODL |
15 points |
8. Designated language
Points are given for strong skills in one of Australia's community languages.
A tertiary qualification in one of the nominated languages |
5 points |
accredited as a professional interpeter (level 3) NAATI in a community language |
5 points |
9. Study in regional Australia
Met 2 year study requirement while living and studying in regional Australia |
5 points |
10. State / Territory nomination
Applied for skilled - sponsored (subclass 176 or 886) |
10 points |
Applied for skilled - regional sponsored (subclass 475 or 487) |
10 points |
11. Designated area sponsorship
Applicants for a provisional GSM visa who are sponsored by an Australain relative were not previously points tested. To target applicants with skills that will enable them to perform better in the labour market, while ensuring the government's committment to regional migration is maintained, these applicants are now points tested but will be awarded 25 points for sponsorship.
Applied for skilled - regional sponsored (subclass 475 or 487) visa
and sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area |
25 points |
12. Partner skills
Main applicants can gain an extra 5 points if their partner meets the minimum threshold for a GSM application.
Partners meets the threshold for GSM and is not an Australian citizen or permament resident, and is on the visa application |
5 points |
Your migration assessment reply will contain details of your eligibility and the assessing registered migration agent will be happy to discuss your points score with you.
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