Australia Point System is the most organized point-based system of immigration. If you want to immigrate to Australia, you must calculate your total points in advance to confirm your eligibility status.
You must score a minimum of 65 points based on the factors, i.e. age, work experience, language ability, education, etc. The points table below clearly reflects the points you get for each profile factor.
Australia has implemented few key changes in its immigration point system with effect from November 16, 2019. These changes include points for a single applicant, increase in skilled nomination points (for subclass 190 and 491 visas), the addition of points for partner’s English proficiency level, etc. Australia has cancelled Subclass 489 Visa and introduced a new visa Subclass 491 w.e.f. 16th November 2019.
AGE
ENGLISH (IELTS /OET)
| English Proficiency Level | Maximum Points |
| Competent English IELTS 6 / OET C | 0 Points |
| Proficient English IELTS 7 / OET B | 10 Points |
| Superior English IELTS 8 / OET A | 20 Points |
WORK EXPERIENCE (OVERSEAS)
In nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation
| Work Experience (Overseas) | Maximum Points |
| Less than 3 years | 0 Points |
| At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) | 5 Points |
| At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) | 0 Points |
| Less than 3 years | 10 Points |
| At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) | 15 Points |
WORK EXPERIENCE (AUSTRALIAN)
In nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at the time of invitation
| Work Experience (Overseas) | Maximum Points |
| At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) | 0 Points |
| At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) | 10 Points |
| At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) Proficiency | 15 Points |
| At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) | 20 Points |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
| Educational Qualification | Maximum Points |
| Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other recognised standard | 20 Points |
| At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian recognised Standards | 15 Points |
| Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of the recognised standard |
10 Points |
| Obtained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation | 10 Points |