Australia Qualifying Requirements
Effective 1st July 2014, as per the new point grid, the Qualifying Score is 60 points for Skilled Subclasses.
The various parameters to check your eligibility is:
Age
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 18-24 years | 25 |
| 25-32 years | 30 |
| 33-39 years | 25 |
| 40-44 years | 15 |
| 45-49 years | 0 |
English Language Level
| English language ability | Points |
|---|---|
| Superior (at least a score of 8 in each of the four IELTS bands) | 20 |
| Proficient (at least a score of 7 in each of the four IELTS bands) | 10 |
| Competent (at least a score of 6 in each of the four IELTS bands) | 0 |
Education Qualification
| Overseas Qualification | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Degree | 20 |
| Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree | 15 |
| Australian Diploma or trade qualification | 10 |
| Award or qualification recognized by the assessing authority in assessment of the skilled occupation | 10 |
| Australian qualifications | Points |
|---|---|
| Met the two year study requirement while in Australia | 5 |
Skilled Employment Experience
SKILLED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN AUSTRALIA
| Length of employment | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 5 |
| 3 years | 10 |
| 5 years | 15 |
| 8 years | 20 |
SKILLED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA
| Length of employment | Points |
|---|---|
| 3 years | 5 |
| 5 years | 10 |
| 8 years | 15 |
Partner's Skills
| Spouse skills | Points |
|---|---|
| If applicable (by fulfilling the requirements obtaining skills assessment) | 5 |