Careermakers Education

Points System for Australia PR

Age, at the time of invitation 18-24 (inclusive) 25 Points
25-32 (inclusive) 30 Points
33-39 (inclusive) 25 Points
40-44 (inclusive) 15 Points
45-49 (inclusive) 0 Points
English language competency level, at time of invitation (IELTS) Competent English – IELTS, PTE or equivalent 6 in each module. 0 Points
Proficient English – – IELTS, PTE or equivalent 7 in each module. 10 Points
Superior English – – IELTS, PTE or equivalent 8 in each module. 20 Points
Employment in a nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at the time of invitation (Overseas, i.e. outside of Australia) At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 5 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years 10 points
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years ) 15 points
Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at the time of invitation (Note that the maximum points awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment is 20 points) At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years 5 points
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 10 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years 10 points
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past ten Years) 20 points
Educational qualifications, at the time of invitation PH D 20 points
Bachelors or Masters 15 points
Diploma or ITI 10 points
Australia study qualifications, at the time of invitation One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet Australian Study Requirement 5 points
Other factors, at the time of invitation Credentialed community language qualifications 5 points
Study in regional Australia or in a low population growth metropolitan  area (excluding distance education) 5 points
Partner skill qualifications (only if partner scores 6.0 bands and gets her assessment done (NEW) 10 points
Partner scores 6 bands or equivalent in each module of IELTS|PTE or any other equivalent exams (NEW) 5 points
Applicants who do not have a Spouse or whose spouse is an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident (NEW) 10 Points
Professional Year completion, for a period of at least 12 months in the four-year period immediately before the day on which the invitation was issued 5 points
Nomination / Sponsorship, at time of invitation (Subject to the availability of occupation on sponsorship list, when the nomination/sponsorship is sought and another req. are fulfilled) Nomination by the State of Territory government (visa subclass 190 only) 5 points
Nomination by State or Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 491 only) (NEW) 15 points
Applicant Total Score