Australia Point System

The Australia Point System assists candidates in calculating points related to the following subclass of Australian immigration visa: 189, 190 and 491. The minimum eligibility criteria for all three also being explained below. For each visa, the candidate needs to score a minimum 65 points. The higher the points, the more chance for the applicant to receive an invitation to apply and permanently live, work and study across Australia. The Australian Points Calculator helps determine the eligibility of the candidate for skilled migration visa through calculating points across factors, including candidates-

65 points to Australia are needed to be successfully Immigration

Select From The Skilled Visa Type Applying For-

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A non-sponsored visa which does not require a nominator or a sponsor; should have an invitation to apply; should be aged under 45; should check whether the occupation is listed in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Nomination required by a State or Territory Government. Also, occupation needs to be listed under the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL).

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): In order to apply under this visa, one should possess sponsorship from a suitable relative living in some designated area or by a state or territory government. The point criterion is assessed at the time of invitationto apply. The points tables given below would help you calculate the maximum point that can be received under respective categories.

Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Marks

Points for Credentialled Community Language Qualifications

In order to become eligible and receive points for this category, you should be accredited to paraprofessional level or above category; must beawardedfor provisional level certifications or above; or hold a community language credential for translating and interpreting the language from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.

Points for Study in Regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education)

Criteria	Points
You can receive five points if you meet the Australian Study Requirement to have lived and studied in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area at the time you are invited to apply.	5

In order to become eligible and receive points for your educational qualification:

1. The degree should meet the Australian study requirement;

2. You should obtain the degree certificate while living and studying at an educational institution or campus listed in the low population-growth metropolitan area or a regional Australia;

3. The degree should not beawardedvia distance education mode.

Points for Partner Skill Qualifications (Only One Applies)

Criteria	Points
Competent English, Has Suitable Skill Assessment	10
Applicant Without Spouse/Partner Or Spouse/Partner is Australian Permenant Resident or Citizen	10
Spouse with Competent English	5

In order for you to become eligible for the award of points under this category, your partner should be an applicant under the same visa category or subclass. Further, your spouse must not already a permanent resident or citizen of Australia. In addition to this, the following evidence needs to be providedat the time of invitation to apply for this visa, stating that your spouse:

1. Were aged under 45 years old;

2. Possess competent level of English;

3. Possess nomination under a skilled occupation category, which must be same as yours;

Possess an accurate skills assessment received by the assessing authority from their nominated; skilled occupation, and the assessment should not be performed for the Subclass 485 visa.

Points for Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited

Criteria	Points
Completion of one professional year in Australia	10

1. A complete one year of professional experience is required when you will receive an invitation to apply.

2. In order to become eligible for this award,the professional experience must be:

3. Under professions that include, accounting, ICT/computing or engineering;

4. Nominated occupation or any closely related occupation;

5. Gathered across the period of minimum 12 months;

6. Completed in Australia in the last four years before receiving an invitation to apply for the visa;

7. Provided by Engineers Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia and the Australian Computer Society.

Points for Nomination by State or Territory Government (visa subclass 190 only)

Criteria	Points
Nomination by a state or territory government under a State Migration Plan, for the purposes of a subclass 190 application.	5

Points for Nomination by State or Territory Government or Sponsorship by an Eligible Family Member, to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 491 only)

Criteria	Points
Nomination by a state or territory government under a State Migration Plan, or sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a regional area for the purposes of a subclass 491 application.	15