| Visa Subclasses and Pass marks | |
| Visa Subclass | Points |
| Skilled - Independent (subclass 175) | 120 |
| Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176) | 100 |
| Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) | 100 |
| Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 487) | 100 |
| Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) | 120 |
| Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886) | 100 |
Points for Skill
| Points for Skill | |
| Skill | Points |
| For occupations where training is specific to the occupation. | 60 |
| For more general occupations. | 50 |
| For other general skilled occupations. | 40 |
Points for Age
| Points for Age | |
| Age at time of application | Points |
| 18-29 Years | 30 |
| 30-34 | 25 |
| 35-39 | 20 |
| 40-44 | 15 |
Points for English Language Ability
| Points for Language | |
| English Language Ability | Points |
| Proficient English - person has a score of 7 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components or have scored a B level or greater in an Occupational English Test (OET) exam, where you sat an OET exam as part of a skills assessment. | 25 |
| Competent English - this requires that you hold a passport from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, USA or Republic of Ireland, or have a score of 6 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. | 15 |
| Vocational English - this only applies if applicant has a trade occupation and does not hold a passport from a native English speaking country (listed above). It requires a score of 5 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. | 15 |
Points for Specific Work Experience
| Points for Specific Work | |
| Work experience | Points |
| Work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for three of the last four years | 10 |
| Work experience in any occupation on the skilled occupation list for three of the last four years | 5 |
Points for Australian Work Experience
| Points for Australian Work | |
| Work experience | Points |
| Australian work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for one of the last four years | 10 |
| Professional year closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years | 10 |
Points for Australian Qualifications
| Points for Australian Qualifications | |
| Qualification | Points |
| Doctorate (min. two years) | 25 |
| Masters/Honours with undergraduate degree (min. three years) | 15 |
| Degree/diploma/trade qualification (min. two years) | 5 |
Regional Study
| Points for Regional Study | |
| Criteria: | Points |
| Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Austalia | 5 |
Partner Skills
| Points for Partner Skills | |
| Criteria: | Points |
| You may receive these points only if your spouse satisfies the following criteria:
| 5 |
Nomination
| Points for Nomination | |
| Criteria: | Points |
| Nominated by state or territory government | 10 |
Designated Area Sponsorship
| Points for Designated Area Sponsorship | |
| Criteria: | Points |
| Sponsored by Australian relative living in a designated area (only available to provisional visa applicants) | 25 |
Designated Language
| Points for Designated Language | |
| Criteria: | Points |
| Professional level language skills in a designated language | 5 |
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