People who need to apply for Australia PR are eligible through a point-based system. An applicant should score minimum 65 points to become eligible for Australia permanent residence. It must be noted that 65 points is the minimum score that an applicant has to gain to become eligible for Australia PR. If the score is better than 65, the chances of getting Australia PR increases. The candidate will get an invitation to migrate to Australia if he scores more than 80 points.
Eligibility points criteria
There are various factors that are considered to be eligible for Australia PR. These points are given in the table below.
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Criteria 1 – Age | 30 |
| Criteria 2 – Proficiency in the English Language | 20 |
| Criteria 3 – Employment outside Australia | 15 |
| Criteria 4 – Employment in Australia | 20 |
| Criteria 5 – Educational Qualifications | 20 |
| Criteria 6 – Studied in Australia | 5 |
| Criteria 7 – Niche education skills | 5 |
| Criteria 8 – Partner Skills | 10 |
| Criteria 9 – Others | 15 |
Now we will discuss the criteria for getting Australia PR.
Age
The maximum points that a candidate can get through age is 30. The table below will show points in different age ranges.
| Age | Points |
| 18 to 24 years | 25 |
| 25 to 32 years | 30 |
| 33 to 39 years | 25 |
| 40 to 44 years | 15 |
Proficiency in the English language
The candidate has to attain a maximum of 20 points. The table below will demonstrate the scores.
| English Language Proficiency | Points |
| Superior – IELTS 8 or more per band in each of the categories (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) | 20 |
| Proficient – IELTS 7 or more per band in each of the 4 categories (LRWS) | 10 |
| Competent – IELTS 6 or more per band in each of the 4 categories (LRWS) | 0 |
IELTS is considered as the most common English language test which people can take to migrate to Australia. There are many other tests which will make a candidate eligible for Australia PR.
- TOEFL iBT
- CAE
- PTE
- OET
Employment and work experience outside Australia
If people have worked outside Australia and gained experience, they will get points for that also. The maximum points that a candidate can attain is 15 points. In order to attain points, the occupation of the candidate must be listed in the occupation list. A candidate can get points if he has worked in any other country on the basis of work experience.
| Work experience as a skilled worker in years [in previous 10 years] | Points |
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| 3 to 4 years | 5 |
| 5 to 7 years | 10 |
| 8 to 10 years | 15 |
Employment in Australia
The maximum points that a candidate can attain while working in Australia is 20. The table below will let the people know about the points according to their work experience.
| Work experience as a skilled worker in years [in previous 10 years] | Points |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1 to 2 years | 5 |
| 3 to 4 years | 10 |
| 5 to 7 years | 15 |
| 8 to 10 years | 20 |
Educational Qualification
The maximum points that a candidate can attain through educational qualification is 20. The table below will show the points according to the degree of a candidate.
| Educational Qualification | Points |
| Doctorate | 20 |
| Bachelor’s/Master’s degree | 15 |
| Australian diploma or trade qualification | 10 |
| Awards or qualifications that are recognized by authority assessing the skilled occupation | 10 |
Education in Australia
If a person has got education in Australia, he will get five points. The candidate should have a diploma, degree, or a trade qualification which he can get from any institution in Australia.
Niche Education Skills
Through the niche education skills, the candidate can attain maximum five points. In this case, he should have a doctorate or research from an educational institution in Australia.
Partner Skills
A candidate can attain maximum ten points through partner skills. The spouse or the partner also has to file for the visa. The candidate can receive term points only if the spouse has fulfilled the English language requirements. In case the partner or the spouse is good at speaking English, the candidate will get five additional points.
The table below will show all the details.
| Partner Skills | Points |
| Single (Not married) | 10 |
| Partner is an Australian Citizen or PR holder | 10 |
| Spouse/partner has competence in the English language along with Positive Skill Assessment | 10 |
| Spouse has competence in English, no Skill Assessment | 5 |
Others
There are many other aspects through which a candidate can attain maximum 15 points. These options are given in the table below.
| Others | Points |
| Be “credentialled in a community language” | 5 |
| Study either in regional Australia or a metropolitan area with a low population growth meeting Australian study requirement | 5 |
| Professional year in Australia | 5 |
| Possessing a State Nomination (190 visa) | 5 |
In spite of the fact that 65 is the minimum points that will make a candidate eligible for Australia, but he has to face many competitors. The candidate has to score more to become eligible for Australia PR and compete with others.
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After getting an invitation to apply, a candidate has to apply for Australia PR, which he can get within 5 to 8 months.
Conclusion
A candidate has to score minimum 65 points to get Australia PR, but now there are many competitors, so the candidate has to score more points to achieve the goal. He can do so through educational qualification, employment, age, and many other factors.
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