Factor Description Points

Age 18–24 (inclusive) 25

at time of invitation
25–32 (inclusive) 30

33–39 (inclusive) 25

40–44 (inclusive) 15

English language ability Competent English—IELTS 6 (Each component) / PTE 50 (Each component) 0
at time of invitation
Proficient English—IELTS 7 (Each component) / PTE 65 (Each component) 10

Superior English—IELTS 8 (Each component) / PTE 79 (Each component) 20

Skilled employment Skilled employment outside Australia

at time of invitation
Only 20 points can be awarded
for any combination of overseas
and Australian skilled
employment
Overseas employment in
nominated skilled occupation or a
closely related skilled occupation
Australian employment in
nominated skilled occupation or a
closely related skilled occupation
5
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 10
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) 15
Skilled employment in Australia
5
At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 10
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 15

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) 20

Educational Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognized standard 20
qualifications
at time of invitation At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an 15
Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognized standard

Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognized 10

standard

Australian study One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational 5
institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement
requirements
at time of invitation
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) qualifications, Australian Masters by 10
Research or Doctorate Degree, at least 2 Years in a relevant field.

Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance 5
education)

Partner skill Under 45 age, competent English, has suitable skill assessment 10
qualifications
only one applies Applicant without spouse/partner OR spouse/partner is Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen 10

Spouse with competent English 5

Credentialed community language qualifications 5

Other factors
at time of invitation
Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were 5
invited

Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only) 5

Nomination/Sponsorship
at time of invitation Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, to
15
reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 491 only)