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Points test (~1 July 2011)

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FREE Points Calculator

The following FREE Points Calculator allows you to see how many points you may be eligible for. This test is the Proposed Points calculator effective 1 July 2011. [There may however still be revisions once the new test is announced]. You can also compare your results with the Current Points Test (valid until 30 June 2011), if it applies to you. This Points Calculator provides an estimate of your points for the GSM Points Test. Only DIAC and authorised bodies can assess your actual score.

Age

You must be over 18 and under 50 years of age at the time of application.

English Language Ability

Competent.

You must be a native English speaker and hold a passport from UK, Canada, NZ, Ireland or USA. Or you achieve a score of at least 6.0 in each of the four components of the General IELTS test Or an equivalent level in an OET exam, where you sat the OET exam as part of your skills assessment.

Proficient.

You achieve a score of at least 7.0 in each of the four components of the General IELTS test or an equivalent level in an OET exam, where you sat the OET exam as part of your skills assessment. There are no exemptions for specified passport holders.

Superior.

You achieve a score of at least 8.0 in each of the four components of the General IELTS test or an equivalent level in an OET exam, where you sat the OET exam as part of your skills assessment. There are no exemptions for specified passport holders.

Less than Competent.

(you may not be eligible)

Australian Work Experience in nominated occupation

One year

You have worked in Australia for at least 12 months during the past 2 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Three year

You have worked in Australia for at least 3 years during the past 5 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Five years

You have worked in Australia for at least 5 years during the past 7 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

None

None of the above.

Overseas Work Experience in nominated occupation

Three year

You have worked in Australia for at least 3 years during the past 5 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Five years

You have worked in Australia for at least 5 years during the past 7 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Eight years

You have worked in Australia for at least 8 years during the past 10 years in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

None

None of the above.

Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas)

PHD

You have an PhD

Bachelors degree

You have a Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters).

Diploma

Diploma completed in Australia

AQFIII/IV

AQFIII/IV completed in Australia

Trade

Offshore recognised apprenticeship

None

None of the above.

Recognition of Australian Study

2 Year Study rule

Minimum two years fulltime (Australian study requirement).

None

None of the above.

Designated Language

Degree in Designated Lang

You hold a degree which was conducted in a designated language and which is the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree

None

None of the above

Partner Skills

You are entitled to points if your spouse or defacto partner is included in your visa application and is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and meets the threshold criteria, that is;

  • is over 18 and under 50 years of age; and

  • has the required level of English; and

  • has a successful skills assessment in their nominated occupation;

Yes I meet the above

No I do not meet the above

Professional Year

Professional Year

You have completed a recognised Professional Year in Australia in the past 24 months.

None

None of the above.

Sponsorship

State or Territory

You have Sponsorship by State or Territory Government.

Regional State or Territory

You have Sponsorship by a State or Territory to Regional Australia.

Family Sponsorship

You have an eligible family member to Sponsor you.

None

None of the above.

Study in Regional Australia

You are entitled to bonus points if you meet the 2 year study rule and your qualification(s) were completed at a Regional Educational Institute and you have lived for at least 2 years in a Regional or Low Population Growth Metropolitan Area. Do you qualify for study in Regional Australia Points?

Yes

No

You have achieved: Points

To apply for migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration programme you need to be able to achieve the following scores in the General Points Test.

  • Skilled Independent visas (175 and 885) - 65 points

  • Skilled Sponsored visas (176 and 886) - 65points

  • Skilled Regional Sponsored visas (475 and 487) - 65 points

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