General Skilled Migration Points System
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General Skilled Migration Points Calculator |
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General Skilled Migration Online Assessment |
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Skill level |
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You receive points for the occupation you nominate as long as the relevant
assessing authority determines that your skills are suitable for this
occupation.
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60 points |
You must need to have a degree and experience that meet Australian standards and
that are specifically related to your occupation.
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50 points |
You must have earned a qualification equal to an Australian Bachelor degree or
higher qualification, but it does not necessarily have to related to the
occupation your nominate.
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40 points |
You must have a qualification equal to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma
which does not necessarily have to relate to the occupation you nominate.
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To check whether or not the occupation you wish to nominate is on SOL and to
find out how many points your occupation is worth visit our
Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
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Age |
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You are awarded points for your age: |
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18-29 years |
30 |
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30-34 years |
25 |
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35-39 years |
20 |
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40-44 years |
15 |
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When you apply you should provide evidence of your age, for example, by your
birth certificate |
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English language ability |
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English language ability is assessed as either proficient, competent, or
vocational. |
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Language ability |
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Proficient |
You must be able to use and comprehend complex language well and understand
detailed reasoning. |
25 |
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Competent |
You must be able to use and understand fairly complex language, especially where
used in a familiar situation. |
15 |
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Vocational |
You must have a reasonable command of English, coping with overall meaning of
the language in the most situations. |
15 |
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If you hold a passport from UK, Canada, New Zealand, USA or Republic of Ireland
then you are not required to sit the IELTS test to demonstrate your language
ability. |
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Work Experience |
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The number of points you are awarded for this factor vary. It depends on the
number of points for your nominated occupation and the period of time you have
worked in your nominated occupation, closely related occupation or skilled
employment. |
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Occupation in Demand |
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There are some occupations that are in demand in Australia. If you claim points
for this your nominated occupation should be on the
Occupations in Demand List.
You can be awarded extra points if you have a job offer for your nominated
occupation. |
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Australian Qualifications |
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You can be awarded points for this factor if you have completed an Australian
qualification from an Australian educational institution. |
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5 points |
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15 points |
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15 points |
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15 points |
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25 points |
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Before you apply, you should obtain certified copy of your qualifications, if
you claim points for this factor. |
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Spouse Skills |
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You are awarded points for this factor if your spouse also satisfies the basic
requirements and has obtained a suitable skills assessment from the relevant
assessing authority. |
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Australian Work Experience |
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Australian skilled work experience |
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Language Skills |
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Language skills in one of Australia's designated community languages. |
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Pass Marks |
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You must gain 120 points to reach the pass mark in effect at the time your
application is assessed. |
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