Age

Point

at least 18 but less than 25 years

25

at least 25 but less than 33 years

30

at least 33 but less than 40 years

25

at least 33 but less than 40 years

15

more than 45 years

0

English language skills

Point

Competent English

0

Proficient English

10

Superior English

20

Australian skilled employment – (in Australia)

Point

At least 1 but less than 3 years

5

At least 3 but less than 5 years

10

At least 5 but less than 8 years

15

At least 8 years

20

Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia)

Point

At least 3 but less than 5 years

5

At least 5 but less than 8 years

10

At least 8 years

15

Educational qualifications

Point

A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.

20

At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.

15

A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.

15

Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation

10

A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field

10

Meet the Australian study requirement

5

Completion of Professional Year in Australia

5

Qualification in a Credentialled Community Language

5

Study in Regional Australia

5

Partner Skills

Point

Single/Partner is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

10

Partner is under 45, had competent English, a skilled occupation and had a skill assessment

10

Partner had competent English

5

Sponsored by Australian State government

5

Nominated by Australian Regional Area/Sponsored by Family Members in Regional Area

15

Pass Point

You can lodge an EOI when you reach 65 points