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General Skilled migration points test

The Points Test for a Permanent Residence visa is for people less than 45 years old who have skills needed by Australia. You must achieve the pass mark on the Points Test. You can apply independently or claim additional points if you are sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia.

Your assessment for the Points Test is based on

  • Age

  • Qualifications

  • English language skills

  • Occupation

  • Work experience

  • In certain circumstances your spouse can also add points to your application

  • Bonus points are available for special language skills or investment capital

Your nominated occupation must appear in the departments Skilled Occupations List

The minimum requirements to qualify for Migration under the Points Test are:

  • Recent relevant work experience

  • Be less that 45 years old at the time of application

  • Be proficient in English

  • Successfully complete a Skills Assessment for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List

There can also some advantages if the applicant decides to live in regional areas outside some of the major capital cities.