Skilled Points Test

Australian Skilled Visas - Points Test 

Most skilled visas for immigration to Australia require applicants to score a minimum number of points on the Points Test.

The Points Test awards points for:

  • Nominated Skilled Occupation
  • Age
  • English Language
  • Specific Work Experience
  • Australian Work Experience
  • Australian Qualifications
  • Regional Australia Study
  • Partner Skills
  • Nomination by a state or territory government
  • Designated Area Sponsorship and
  • Designated (Community) Language

The applicable pass and pool marks* for the current GSM subclasses are set out in the table below:

Subclass Description Pass mark Pool mark 
Offshore         
175Skilled - Independent6565
176Skilled - Sponsored6565
475Skilled - Regional Sponsored6565
476Skilled - Recognized Graduate    Not applicable   Not applicable
Onshore   
885Skilled - Independent6565
886Skilled - Sponsored6565
887Skilled - RegionalNot applicableNot applicable
487 Skilled - Regional Sponsored6565
485Skilled - Graduate Not applicableNot applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*If you do not achieve the pass mark, the pool mark is the total number of points you must score if your application is to be held in reserve for up to two years after it is assessed, in case a newer, lower pass mark is set.

 

Do you have enough eligible points to migrate to Australia?

Please complete our Australian Skilled Immigration Assessment to take advantage of our comprehensive migration services.

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At the time of making your application, you must have obtained a suitable skills assessment issued by the relevant assessing authority,TRA (Trades Recognition Australia), Vetassess, Engineers Australia or ACS (Australian Computer Society) for your nominated occupation. Contact our immigration consultant if you want us to prepare your skills assessment.

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