Points Test
| Factor | Description | Points |
| Age | 18–24 | 25 |
| 25–32 | 30 | |
| 33–39 | 25 | |
| 40–44 | 15 | |
| 45–49 | 0 | |
| English language * or equivalent standard in a specified test) | Competent English - IELTS 6* | 0 |
| Proficient English - IELTS 7* | 10 | |
| Superior English - IELTS 8* | 20 | |
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Australian or overseas skilled employment in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation undertaken in the past 10 years Note: Maximum points that can be awarded for any combination of Australian or overseas skilled employment is 20 points |
One year in Australia | 5 |
| Three years in Australia | 10 | |
| Five years in Australia | 15 | |
| Eight years in Australia | 20 | |
| Three years overseas | 5 | |
| Five years overseas | 10 | |
| Eight years overseas | 15 | |
| Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas) | Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority | 10 |
| At least a Bachelor degree | 15 | |
| Doctorate | 20 | |
| Australian study requirement | Minimum two years full-time (Australian study requirement) | 5 |
| Study in a regional area | Must meet the Australian Study Requirement while studying in a regional area | 5 |
| Professional Year | Completion of a recognised Professional Year | 5 |
| Credentialed Community language | NAATI accreditation | 5 |
| Partner skills | Primary applicants partner meets threshold requirements for skilled migration visa | 5 |
| Nomination by state/territory government (subclass 176 or 886 visa) | Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan | 5 |
| Designated area sponsorship or nominated by state/territory government (subclass 475 or 487 visa) | Sponsorship by an eligible relative living in a designated area or nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan | 10 |
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