Australia

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Business people and skilled professionals can migrate to Australia based on their skill sets, educational qualifications and work experience. With the general skilled migration self-assessment test, an individual can evaluate his/her chances for Australian immigration.

Individuals will score high if they are aged under 50, have English language proficiency, have adequate work experience in their nominated occupation, which must be included in the country’s SOL (Skilled Occupation List).

Candidates scoring a minimum of 65 points would be considered eligible by DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection), an organization responsible for immigration.

Points determine your eligibility for a PR visa. As already mentioned, you must score at least 65 points under the Points Grid. The below table describes the different criteria for scoring points:

Category Maximum Points Age (25-33 years) 30 points English proficiency (8 bands) 20 points Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years) Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years) 15 points 20 points Education (outside Australia) Doctorate degree 20 points Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree in Australia 5 points Study in a regional area Accredited in community language Professional year in a skilled program in Australia State sponsorship (190 visa) 5 points 5 points 5 points 5 points

Let us look at how points are calculated under each category:

Age: You will gain a maximum of 30 points if your age is between 25 to 32 years.

Age Points

18-24 years 25

25-32 years 30

33-39 years 25

40-44 years 15

English proficiency: A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam can give you a maximum of 20 points. However, the Australian immigration

authorities allow applicants to take any of the English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc. You can try for the required score in any of these tests.

Work experience: Skilled employment outside Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience counting back from the date of your PR application will give you 15 points, lesser years of experience means fewer points.

Skilled employment outside Australia Points

Less than 3 years 0

3-4 years 5

5-7 years 10

8-10 years 15

Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.

Skilled employment in Australia Points

Less than 1 year 0

1-2 years 5

3-4 years 10

5-7 years 15

8-10 years 20

Education: Points for the education criteria depends on the educational qualification. Maximum points are given to a doctorate degree from an Australian university or a doctorate from a university outside Australia provided it is recognized by the Australian government.

Qualifications Points A Doctorate degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. 20 A Bachelor (or Masters) degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. 15 Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia 10 Any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. 10 Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree in Australia 5 Spouse application: If your spouse is also an applicant for the PR visa, you will be eligible for additional points. Spouse qualification Points Spouse has a PR visa or is an Australian citizen 10 Spouse has competent English and has a Positive Skill Assessment 10 Spouse has only competent English 5 Other qualifications: You can gain points if you meet any of the following criteria. Study in a regional area 5 points Accredited in community language 5 points Professional year in a skilled program in Australia 5 points State sponsorship (190 visa) 5 points