Point Test***

From 1st September 2007 a new points test has ben introduced in the General Skills Migration Visas. The table below indicates the points that applicants can score in various categories subject to meeting the requirements laid out by DIAC. The skilled occupation list and the point test is currently under review by DIAC, please contact us to find your options, depending upon your individual circumstances.

Category	Description	Points
Skill	60 points available on SOL	60
	50 points available on SOL	50
	40 points available on SOL	40
Age	18-29 years old	30
	30-34 years old	25
	35-39 years old	20
	40-44 years old	15
English	Proficient English	25
	Threshold English	15
Australian Qualifications	Doctorate / Phd (min 2 yrs)	25
	Masters/Honours + Bachelor (min 3 yrs)	15
	Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification (min 2 yrs)	5
Specific work experience	60 point occupation and 3 yrs closely related experience	10
	3 yrs experience in occupation on the SOL	5
MODL***	MODL + 12 months closely related work experience + job	20
	MODL + 12 months closely related work experience	15
Australian work experience	12 months closely related Australian work experience	10
	12 months of a specified Professional Year	10
Partner skills	Spouse or Interdependent partner meets threshold GSM criteria	5
Regional study	Met  2 year study requirement in regional Australia	5
Sponsorship	Provisional visa applicant sponsored by relative in regional Australia	25
Nomination	Visa applicant nominated by State or Territory government	10
Community Language	Recognised skills in community language	5