Factor

Description

Points

Age
at time of invitation

18–24 (inclusive)

25

25–32 (inclusive)

30

33–39 (inclusive)

25

40–44 (inclusive)

15

45–49 (inclusive)

0

English language ability
at time of invitation

Competent English—IELTS 6

0

Proficient English—IELTS 7

10

Superior English—IELTS 8

20

Skilled employment
at time of invitation

Only 20 points can be awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment

Overseas employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

Australian employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

Skilled employment outside Australia

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)

5
10
15

Skilled employment in Australia

At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)

5
10
15
20

Educational qualifications
at time of invitation

Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard

20

At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard

15

Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard

10

Australian study requirements
at time of invitation

One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement

5

Other factors
at time of invitation

Credentialled community language qualifications

5

Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education

5

Partner skill qualifications

5

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

5

Nomination/sponsorship
at time of invitation

Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only)

5

Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only)

10