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Australia is an amazing blend of nature’s beauty and suburban landscapes. It is one of the most popular migrant destinations in the world. Every year, hundreds and thousands of applications are submitted for Australia PR. High standard of living, lower crime rate, lower population, higher literacy rate higher GDP, multiple job opportunities, advanced education and all attract individuals from overseas countries to Canada. Its immigration policies are simple and clear and evaluate the applications according to the Australia point-based system. So if you are interested in immigrating to Australia, then check your eligibility by filling our free technical assessment form.
Interested candidates can apply to any of the following subclasses of visas for skilled immigration under Australian immigration. However, the first step to process the application is to clear the minimum Australia Immigration PR points 2019 requirement for respective sub class.
The Skillselect system is used in the Australia immigration process to grant a score to each application based on some selection factors. It is necessary for an applicant needs to score a minimum of 65 points for his/her visa to be granted. The following is the list of factors included in the Australia PR points calculator 2019 for point-based evaluation of applications for Australia immigration.
Before 1 July 2011 Australian permanent residency points were being awarded to applicants based on the specific nominated occupation. However, after that, this is no longer the case except applications under the General Skilled Migration program. To be eligible to apply under General Skilled Migration program, it is necessary for a candidate to nominate a skilled occupation on Australia’s Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL).
The following visas are available for applicants who have nominated occupation under Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL):
The following visas are available for applicants who have nominated occupation under Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL):
Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa
Skilled – Nominated or Sponsored Provisional (Subclass 489) Visa
Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (Subclass 457)
Age:
Age (in years) | Points awarded |
18-24 | 25 |
25-32 | 30 |
33-39 | 25 |
40-44 | 15 |
The minimum age to apply for Australia immigration is 18 years and maximum points are awarded to the age group between 25 to 32 years.
English language proficiency:
English language proficiency (IELTS score) | Points |
Superior (IELTS score of 8 or more) | 20 |
Proficient (IELTS score of 7 or more) | 10 |
Competent (IELTS score of 6 or more) | 0 |
All skillselect applicants have to appear for IELTS except those who are from native English speaking countries or have been awarded a tertiary degree from a recognized university where English is the main language.
Skilled Employment:
Skilled employment within Australia
Work experience (in Years) | Points Awarded |
At least 1 year | 5 |
At least 3 years | 10 |
At least 5 years | 15 |
At least 8 years | 20 |
Skilled employment outside Australia
Work Experience (in Years) | Points Awarded |
At least 3 years | 5 |
At least 5 years | 10 |
At least 8 years | 15 |
Maximum points for skilled employment depend on the area of working. However, the working experience must have gained within last ten years.
Education:
Qualification | Points Awarded |
Doctorate | 20 |
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree | 15 |
Australian diploma or trade qualification | 10 |
Awards or qualification recognized by the assessing authority in assessment of the skilled occupation | 10 |
Australian Qualification:
Qualification | Points |
Any degree, diploma, or trade qualification earned in Australia after at least of 2 years | 5 |
On completing education including degree, diploma, or trade qualification from an educational institution in Australia, an applicant easily scores 5 Australia immigration PR points.
Regional Study:
Qualification | Points |
Any degree, diploma, or trade qualification earned in Australia after at least of 2 years in a regional Australia/low population growth metropolitan area | 5 |
On completing education including degree, diploma, or trade qualification from an educational institution in regional Australia/low population growth metropolitan area, an applicant easily scores 5 Australia immigration PR points.
Community language Skills:
Language skills | Points |
NAATI recognized translator/interpreter level skills in a community language | 5 |
If an applicant has any skill recognized by Australia’s National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), then he/she will get 5 Australian immigration points
Spouse/partner skills and qualification
Spouse/partner skills and qualifications | Points |
Spouse’s/partner’s age, language ability and suitable skills assessment in a nominated occupation on the same Skilled Occupation list | 5 |
On moving to Australia with spouse/common-law partner, their skills can counts toward the total score of a primary applicant. The spouse/partner must meet the Australian General Skilled Migration basic requirements for factors like age, English language proficiency, and nominated occupation.
Professional Years
Professional Year | Points |
Completed a professional year in Australia in the last 4 years | 5 |
On completing professional year in Australia in the last 4 years, an applicant easily scores 5 Australia immigration PR points.
Nomination and sponsorship (Subclass 190 and Subclass 489 only)
Sponsorship or nomination | Points |
Nomination by a State or Territory government under a State Migration Plan for a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) application | 5 |
Nomination by a State or Territory government under a State Migration Plan, or an eligible relative, to a designated area for a Skilled Nominated or Sponsored visa (Provisional) (Subclass 489) application | 10 |
Candidates for Subclass 190 and Subclass 489 are awarded 5 or 10 points for being sponsored by an Australian state or territory government
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