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Points table for Skilled visas

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