The PASSMARK for the Points Test, which came into effect on 1 July 2012, is 60 points, made up as shown in the table below :
Age
(at the time of invitation) |
18-24 |
25 points |
| 25-32 |
30 points |
| 33-39 |
25 points |
| 40-44 |
15 points |
| 45-49 |
0 points |
English Language Competency
(at the time of invitation) |
IELTS 6 (Competent English) |
0 points |
| IELTS 7 (Proficient English) |
10 points |
| IELTS 8 (Superior English) |
20 points |
Overseas Skilled Employment
in nominated occupation or
a closely related one
(at the time of invitation) |
At least 3 but less than 5 of the past 10 years |
5 points |
| At least 5 but less than 8 of the past 10 years |
10 points |
| At least 8 and up to 10 of the past 10 years |
15 points |
Australian skilled employment
in nominated occupation or
a closely related one
(at the time of invitation) |
At least 1 but less than 3 of the past 10 years |
5 points |
| At least 3 but less than 5 of the past 10 years |
10 points |
| At least 5 but less than 8 of the past 10 years |
15 points |
| At least 8 and up to 10 of the past 10 years |
20 points |
Educational Qualifications
Australian or recognised overseas
(at the time of invitation) |
Diploma or Trade qualifications
|
10 points |
| Bachelor degree |
15 points |
| Doctorate |
20 points |
Australian Study qualifications
(at the time of invitation) |
Minimum 2 years fulltime
as per Australian study requirement |
5 points |
Other factors
(at the time of invitation) |
Credentialled community language qualification (NAATI accreditation) |
5 points |
| Study in a Regional Australia |
5 points |
| Partner Skills qualifications |
5 points |
Professional Year
(at least 12 months) |
5 points |
Nomination/Sponsorship
(at the time of invitation) |
Nomination by State/Territory government (Sublass 190 visa only)
|
5 points |
Nomination by State/Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area
(Subclass 489 visa only) |
10 points |
