Australia Point System Selection Criteria
Australia’s three most popular skilled immigration pathways, known as the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas, aim to attract the best and brightest workers engaged in various occupations from across the world to fulfill local labor market requirements. The selection process for these visas allows authorities to meet this aim, since only candidates who score a minimum of 65 points based on the selection factors of the Australia point system can submit an Expression of Interest for these visas.
The GSM visas are points-tested i.e. eligibility of candidates is determined by a ranking system, wherein points are allocated to each candidate based on relevant eligibility criteria. Each visa category has a different set of requirements and parameters. Eventually, those who pass the point test by scoring 65 or more points can enter the EOI pool.
However, in order to submit an application for the desired visa, candidates must obtain an invitation to apply from the DHA. Invitations are only issued to those who satisfy a certain point threshold, also known as the ‘point cut-off’. Thus, it is important to note the selection factors of the point system, to identify a suitable visa category, and explore ways to maximize the point score.
Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa Australia
- Age* (Maximum 30 points)
- English Language Skills* (Maximum 20 points)
- Skilled Work Experience* (Maximum 20 points)
- Academic Qualifications* (Maximum 20 points)
- Specialist Education Qualification (Maximum 10 points)
- Australian Study Requirement (Maximum 5 points)
- Professional Year in Australia (Maximum 5 points)
- Community Language Credential (Maximum 5 points)
- Spouse/De-facto Partner Skills – if applicable (Maximum 10 points)
- Partner is an Australian citizen/permanent resident (Maximum 10 points)
- Single applicant (Maximum 10 points)
Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa Australia
- Age* (Maximum 30 points)
- English Language Skills* (Maximum 20 points)
- Skilled Work Experience* (Maximum 20 points)
- Academic Qualifications* (Maximum 20 points)
- State/Territory Nomination* (Maximum 5 points)
- Specialist Education Qualification (Maximum 10 points)
- Australian Study Requirement (Maximum 5 points)
- Professional Year in Australia (Maximum 5 points)
- Community Language Credential (Maximum 5 points)
- Spouse/De-facto Partner Skills – if applicable (Maximum 10 points)
- Partner is an Australian citizen/permanent resident (Maximum 10 points)
- Single applicant (Maximum 10 points)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 Visa
- Age* (Maximum 30 points)
- English Language Skills* (Maximum 20 points)
- Skilled Work Experience* (Maximum 20 points)
- Academic Qualifications* (Maximum 20 points)
- State/Territory Nomination OR sponsorship from an eligible family member* (Maximum 15 points)
- Specialist Education Qualification (Maximum 10 points)
- Australian Study Requirement (Maximum 5 points)
- Professional Year in Australia (Maximum 5 points)
- Community Language Credential (Maximum 5 points)
- Spouse/De-facto Partner Skills – if applicable (Maximum 10 points)
- Spouse/partner is an Australian citizen/permanent resident (Maximum 10 points)
- Single applicant (Maximum 10 points)
*Mandatory Requirement
On a monthly basis, the Department of Home Affairs – Australia’s federal immigration authority – conducts rounds of invitations. Only the highest-ranking candidates based on the Australia point system evaluation factors, who meet the point cut-off – which changes with each round and is different for each visa category – receive invitations to apply for the visa. Invited candidates can submit a complete visa application – including supporting documents and visa fees – to the DHA.
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