Points tested migration fact sheet

1. Age, at time of invitation
- 18-24 (inclusive)
- 25-32 (inclusive)
- 33-39 (inclusive)
- 40-44 (inclusive)
- 45-49 (inclusive)
2. English language competency level.at time of invitation
- Competent English - IELTS 6 / OET B Proficient English - IELTS 7 / OET B 10 points English language competency level,
- Proficient English - IELTS 7 / OET B
- Superior English - IELTS 8 / OET A
3. Overseas skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at time of invitation
- 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)
4. Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at 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)
- 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 ten years)
- Not Applicable
5. Educational qualifications, 15 points at time of invitation.
- Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard
- 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
- Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard
6. Australian study qualifications, at time of invitation
- One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet Australian Study Requirement
- Not Applicable
7. Other factors, at time of invitation
- Credentialled community language qualifications
- Study in regional Australia or in a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education)
- Partner skill qualifications
- 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 Nomination by State or Territory government
- Not Applicable
8. Nomination/Sponsorship, at time of invitation
- Nomination by State or Territory government (visa subclass 190 only)
- Nomination by State or Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only)
- Not Applicable

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