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Hi, I'm new here and just thought of sharing this piece of information on the points test system for people who wish to migrate to Australia.
From 1 Sept 2007, the passmark for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas are as follows:
Skilled-Independent visa - subclass 175 / 885 – 120 points
Skilled-Sponsored visa - subclass 176 / 886 – 100 points
Skilled-Regional Sponsored visa - subclass 475 / 487 – 100 points
There are 12 criterions in the General Skilled Migration Program.
Occupation
Specialised Professional or Trade professional requiring “job specific” degrees or certificates (Gain 60 points)
General Professional requiring a general degree (Gain 50 points)
Other General Skilled Professional requiring diploma or Advanced diploma (Gain40 points)
* Other than possessing an appropriate skilled occupation, applicants must also have mandatory work experience in a skilled occupation for at least 12 out of the last 24 months.
Age
18 – 29 Years (Gain 30 points)
30 – 34 Years (Gain 25 points)
35 – 39 Years (Gain 20 points)
40 – 44 Years (Gain 15 points)
English
Proficient English (Gain 25 points)
- At least 7.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- No exemptions for specified passport holders.
Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 6.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- Passport holders from United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand are automatically considered to have ‘competent English’.
Vocational English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 5.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
Concessional Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- An average band score of at least 5.5 for the four test components (speak, read, write, listen) of the IELTS Test
Specific Work Experience
Worked in the nominated 60-points occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
Applicant has worked in a 60, 50 or 40-points occupation on the SOL (not necessarily in their nominated occupation) for 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 5 points)
Australian Work Experience
Employed in Australia in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
Completed a ‘professional year’ in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
MODL (Migration Occupation Demand List)
Applicants with occupations on the MODL and who has a job offer from an eligible Australian employer who had at least 10 full-time employees over the past 2 financial years. (Gain 20 points)
Applicants with occupations on the MODL but who has no Australia job offer. (Gain 15 points)
Australian Qualifications
Completed a PhD following minimum of 2 years of full-time study while physically present in Australia. (Gain 25 points)
Completed an Australian Masters or Honors Degree (at least upper second class level) after 2 academic years of study following completion of an Australian bachelor’s degree as a result of at least 1 year study in Australia (at least 3 years in all) (Gain 15 points)
Completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification as a result of minimum of 2 years full-time study in Australia. (Gain 5 points)
Regional Study
Completed a qualification as a result of studying and living for 2 years at an educational institution in a regional area or a low population growth metropolitan area. (Gain 5 points)
Designated Language
Holds an overseas tertiary qualification conducted in a 'designated language' specified. (Gain 5 points)
Accredited as a interpreter (level 3) NAATI in a community language. (Gain 5 points)
Skilled Spouse / Partner
The spouse satisfies basic requirements for age, English language, qualification, nominated occupation and recent work experience. (Gain 5 points)
State/Territory Nomination
Application for a:
Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176 or 886); or
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 or 487) visa;
and was nominated by a State/Territory government. (Gain 10 points)
Designated Area Sponsorship
Application for a:
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 and 487) visa
If sponsored by an eligible relative (parent, sibling, non-dependent child, uncle/aunt, nephew/niece, grandparent or first cousin, inclusive of adoptive and step relationships) who resides in a designated area in Australia. (Gain 25 points)
From 1 Sept 2007, the passmark for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas are as follows:
Skilled-Independent visa - subclass 175 / 885 – 120 points
Skilled-Sponsored visa - subclass 176 / 886 – 100 points
Skilled-Regional Sponsored visa - subclass 475 / 487 – 100 points
There are 12 criterions in the General Skilled Migration Program.
Occupation
Specialised Professional or Trade professional requiring “job specific” degrees or certificates (Gain 60 points)
General Professional requiring a general degree (Gain 50 points)
Other General Skilled Professional requiring diploma or Advanced diploma (Gain40 points)
* Other than possessing an appropriate skilled occupation, applicants must also have mandatory work experience in a skilled occupation for at least 12 out of the last 24 months.
Age
18 – 29 Years (Gain 30 points)
30 – 34 Years (Gain 25 points)
35 – 39 Years (Gain 20 points)
40 – 44 Years (Gain 15 points)
English
Proficient English (Gain 25 points)
- At least 7.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- No exemptions for specified passport holders.
Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 6.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- Passport holders from United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand are automatically considered to have ‘competent English’.
Vocational English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 5.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
Concessional Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- An average band score of at least 5.5 for the four test components (speak, read, write, listen) of the IELTS Test
Specific Work Experience
Worked in the nominated 60-points occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
Applicant has worked in a 60, 50 or 40-points occupation on the SOL (not necessarily in their nominated occupation) for 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 5 points)
Australian Work Experience
Employed in Australia in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
Completed a ‘professional year’ in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)
MODL (Migration Occupation Demand List)
Applicants with occupations on the MODL and who has a job offer from an eligible Australian employer who had at least 10 full-time employees over the past 2 financial years. (Gain 20 points)
Applicants with occupations on the MODL but who has no Australia job offer. (Gain 15 points)
Australian Qualifications
Completed a PhD following minimum of 2 years of full-time study while physically present in Australia. (Gain 25 points)
Completed an Australian Masters or Honors Degree (at least upper second class level) after 2 academic years of study following completion of an Australian bachelor’s degree as a result of at least 1 year study in Australia (at least 3 years in all) (Gain 15 points)
Completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification as a result of minimum of 2 years full-time study in Australia. (Gain 5 points)
Regional Study
Completed a qualification as a result of studying and living for 2 years at an educational institution in a regional area or a low population growth metropolitan area. (Gain 5 points)
Designated Language
Holds an overseas tertiary qualification conducted in a 'designated language' specified. (Gain 5 points)
Accredited as a interpreter (level 3) NAATI in a community language. (Gain 5 points)
Skilled Spouse / Partner
The spouse satisfies basic requirements for age, English language, qualification, nominated occupation and recent work experience. (Gain 5 points)
State/Territory Nomination
Application for a:
Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176 or 886); or
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 or 487) visa;
and was nominated by a State/Territory government. (Gain 10 points)
Designated Area Sponsorship
Application for a:
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 and 487) visa
If sponsored by an eligible relative (parent, sibling, non-dependent child, uncle/aunt, nephew/niece, grandparent or first cousin, inclusive of adoptive and step relationships) who resides in a designated area in Australia. (Gain 25 points)
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