In fact, the success of your Australia PR visa application depends on the number of total points you earn in the Australia immigration system. The minimum point required is 65. This point is calculated based on several factors. The better you can perform in these factors the higher will be your points and the possibility of success in obtaining Australia PR.
Here are the points criteria under Australia immigration system:
Age
Age (in years) |
Points |
18 – 25 |
25 |
25 – 33 |
30 |
33 – 40 |
25 |
40 – 45 |
15 |
English Language Skills
English |
Points |
Superior English |
20 |
Proficient English |
10 |
Competent English |
0 |
Skilled employment experience
Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia)
No. of years |
Points |
Under 3 |
0 |
3 – 5 |
5 |
5 – 8 |
10 |
8+ |
15 |
Australian skilled employment – (in Australia)
No. of years |
Points |
Under 1 |
0 |
1 – 3 |
5 |
3 – 5 |
10 |
5 – 8 |
15 |
8+ |
20 |
Educational qualifications
Requirement |
Points |
One of the following: · A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution · A Doctorate from another educational institution (of a recognized standard) |
20 |
One of the following: · At least a Bachelor’s degree from an Australian educational institution · At least a Bachelor’s qualification, from another educational institution (of a recognized standard) |
15 |
A qualification/award with recognition from the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation that suits that occupation |
10 |
A diploma/trade qualification from an Australian educational institution |
10 |
Specialist education qualification
Requirement |
Points |
One of the following: · A Master’s degree through research · A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution (includes at least study of 2 academic years in a relevant field) |
10 |
Australian study requirement
Requirement |
Points |
Meet the Australian study requirement |
5 |
Professional Year in Australia
Requirement |
Points |
Completion of a professional year in Australia |
5 |
Credentialed community language
Requirement |
Points |
Possess a recognized qualification in a credentialed community language |
5 |
Study in regional Australia
Requirement |
Points |
At least 1 degree, diploma, or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia |
5 |