FACTOR

DESCRIPTION

POINTS

Age

18-24 years

25

25-32 years

30

33-39 years

25

40-44 years

15

English

Competent English

0

Proficient English

10

Superior English

20

Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia) ¹

Less than 3 years

0

At least 3 but less than 5 years

5

At least 5 but less than 8 years

10

At least 8 years

15

Australian skilled employment – (in Australia) ¹

Less than 1 year

0

At least 1 but less than 3 years

5

At least 3 but less than 5 years

10

At least 5 but less than 8 years

15

At least 8 years

20

Educational qualifications

A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.

20

At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.

15

A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.

10

Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation

10

Specialist education qualification ²

A Master’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field.

10

Australian study requirement

You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement.

5

Professional Year in Australia ³

Completion of a Professional Year in Australia

5

Credentialled community language ⁴

Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language

5

Study in regional Australia

You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia

5

Partner skills

Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria

10

Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English

5

You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

10

Nomination

You were invited to apply for a Subclass 190 (Skilled — Nominated) visa and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination

5