How to Calculate Your Points for Australian Skilled Migration?

Australia’s Skilled Migration program is designed for overseas skilled workers to live and work in Australia. One of the key components of this program is the points-based system.

The system awards points to applicants based on factors, including age, educational qualifications, skilled occupation, English language competence, and other relevant requirements. Applicants will be invited to apply for a skilled visa based on the total number of points they have gained. 

You must have at least 65 points on the points-based test system to be eligible for an invitation to apply for a skilled visa. In this blog, you will get to know how to gain 65 points in this system and how to calculate your points for Australian skilled migration. 

How to Calculate Your Points for Australian Skilled Immigration?

You can calculate your points using an Australian migration points calculator. This calculator is designed by the Department of Home Affairs Australia to facilitate applicants checking whether they are eligible or not.

So,  visit the official site, select the visa category, and fill out the required information. The calculator will give you a result based on the following requirements: 

• Age
• English language proficiency
• Work experience 
• Educational requirements
• Partner’s skills

The table below shows an overview of the maximum points you can receive on the basis of these factors:

In this section, I’ve outlined all the factors and the points you can earn for each. This will help you identify areas for improvement to enhance your chances of securing a skilled visa. 

1. Age Requirements for Australia Skilled Migration

The first important aspect is your age. Age has further 4 segments. 

• If you are 18 to 24 years old, you will get 25 points.
• If you are 25 to 32 years old, you will get 30 points.
• If you are 33 to 39 years old, you will get 25 points. 
• If you are 40 to 44 years old, you will get 15 points.

Important Note: 

If your age is between 25 and 32 years, you will get a maximum of 30 points.

2. English Language Requirement for Skilled Migration Australia

The second aspect is your English language requirement. The score for the English language is also divided into 3 segments, which are competent, proficient and superior. Let’s discuss each step by step.

Competent English Level

It means that if you attempt the IELTS and score 6 in all bands or achieve 50 points in all modules of the PTE test, you are considered competent in English. However, for competent English, you will not receive any points in the points-based system

Proficient English Level 

If you attempt the IELTS and score 7 in all bands or achieve 65 points in all modules of the PTE test, you are considered competent in English. You will get 10 points for competent English in your profile. 

Superior English Level

It means that if you attempt IELTS and score 8 points in all modules or achieve 79 points in all modules of PTE, you are considered superior in English. You will get 20 points for superior-level English. 

 Look at the table below to get an overview of maximum points you will get on the basis of your test score. 

3. Work Experience Requirement for Skilled Migration

The third important aspect is your work experience in the relevant occupation. The Australian Government has divided work experience into two categories: international and Australian work experience. So, you will earn points based on where you have worked previously and for how long. Let’s look into details.

International work experience

Work experience of 8 to 10 years outside Australia will give you a maximum of 15 points. Fewer years of experience will result in fewer points. 

• If you have 3 to 4 years of international experience, you will get 5 points.
• If you have 5 to 7 years of experience, you will get 10 points. 
• If you have more than 8 years of experience, you will get 15 points. 

Australian Work Experience

Work experience of 8 to 10 years within Australia will give you a maximum of 20 points in skilled migration. Here is the breakdown of points you will receive on the basis of work experience.

• If you have 1 to 2 years of experience, then you will get 5 points. 
• If you have 3 to 4 years of experience, then you will get 10 points.
• If you have 5 to 7 years of experience, then you will get 15 points. 
• If you have more than 8 years of experience, then you will get 20 points. 

4. Educational Requirements for Australian Skilled Migration

Points are given on the basis of your educational qualification. Here are the insights on points you will gain based on your qualifications.

• If you have a doctorate from the Australian Institute or International Institute, then you will get 20 points. 
• If you have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree, you will get 15 points.
• If you have a diploma or a trade course from an Australian Institute, then you will get 10 points. 
• If you have any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation, you will get 10 points.
• If you possess a Specialist Education qualification (Master’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution), you will get 10 points. 
• If you have an Australian education from a regional area, then you will get an extra 5 points in your profile. 
• If you have qualifications in Accredited in Community Language, you will get 5 points.
• If you have a professional year in Australia and the length of the year is 12 months and your occupation is in ACS, Engineering Australia, IBMA, CBMA or Chartered Accountant Australia New Zealand, then you will get 5 points. .
• If you have state sponsorship for a 190 visa, you will receive 5 additional points.
• If you have relative or regional sponsorship for the 491 visa, you will get 15 points. 
• If you have a NAATI test, then you will get an extra 5 points in your profile. 

5. Partner’s Skills

If your spouse is also applying for the PR visa, you will get additional points. Here is the breakdown of points you will receive based on your spouse application:

• If your spouse has competent English, you will get 5 extra points in your profile.
• If your spouse gets a positive skills assessment and has competent English, then you will get 10 points in your profile.
• If your spouse is a permanent resident or Australian citizen, you will get 10 points. 

Important Note

Note that the points in each component are assessed according to different criteria specified in the immigration guidelines. Therefore, in order to determine your accurate scores and eligibility to apply for a particular immigration program, a technical evaluation is a must.

There are multiple assessing bodies that evaluate your skills and qualifications on the basis of your occupation. So, having a technical review from these assessing bodies is essential.

Final Thoughts

This blog has covered all the essential points regarding calculating your PR points for skilled migration visas. By now, you have understood that without scoring at least 65 points, you cannot get an invitation to apply for skilled visa. Higher scores improve your chances of receiving an invitation. 

If you need any assistance, contact us at The Migration. We understand that each case is unique and requires solutions accordingly. Therefore, we provide consultation by assessing your skills, qualifications, age and work experience. Then, we provide customized solutions to your problems. 

Therefore, schedule an online appointment now and allow us to help you through tis journey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many points do you need for skilled migration to Australia?

You must have at least 65 points scored to apply for a skilled migration visa to Australia.

Is 70 points enough for a 189 visa?

Yes, 70 score is a good score for a 189 visa. However, it doesn’t guarantee that you will get invitation to apply for the visa. But it shows that your chances of getting an invitation are higher. 

Is it easy to obtain a PR visa if you meet the points criteria?

Yes, your chances of getting a PR visa will be higher if you meet the points criteria.