Below is the new points test that was introduced on 1st September 2007. You can only gain points for one part of each section. Make an estimate of how many points you may achieve and then compare it to the passmarks further down.

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Points Test up to 30th June 2011

 

 

 

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Official DIAC Skilled Processing Times

Below are the prevailing passmarks for the permanent skilled visas (subclass 175, 176, 885 and 886). As well as the passmarks for the provisional visas (subclass 475, 487).

Qualification

 

 

 Points

 

60 points available on SOL

60

Skill

50 points available on SOL

50

 

40 points available on SOL

40

 

18-29 years old

30

Age

30-34 years old

25

 

35-39 years old

20

 

40-44 years old

15

English

Proficient English  (at least 7 in each component of the IELTS)

25

 

Threshold English

15

Australian

Doctorate (min 2 yrs)

25

qualifications

Masters/Honours + Bachelor (min 3 yrs)

15

 

Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification (min 2 yrs)

5

Specific work

60 point occupation and 3 yrs closely related experience

10

experience

 3 yrs experience in occupation on the SOL

5

MODL

MODL + 12 months closely related work experience + job

20

 

MODL + 12 months closely related work experience

15

Australian

12 months closely related Australian work experience

10

work experience

12 months of a specified Professional Year

10

Partner skills

Spouse or Interdependent partner meets threshold GSM criteria

5

Regional study

Met  2 year study requirement in regional Australia

5

Sponsorship

Provisional visa applicant sponsored by relative in regional Australia

25

Nomination

Visa applicant nominated by State or Territory government

10

Community Language

Recognised skills in community language

5

Visa

Pass Mark

Pool Mark

Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)

120

100

Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176)

100

80

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475)

100

100

Skilled - Independent (subclass 885)

120

120

Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 886)

100

100

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 487)

100

100