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Visa Subclass

Visa Subclass

Which visa Subclass are you applying for?

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Skilled Independent visa Subclass 189
You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL.

Skilled Nominated visa Subclass 190
Requires nomination by a State or Territory government.
You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL or STSOL.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491
Requires nomination by a State or Territory government, or sponsorship by a suitable family member.
You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL or STSOL or ROL.

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Age

Age

Your age at the time of invitation to apply for the visa.

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18 to 24

25 to 32

33 to 39

40 to 44

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English Language

English Language

What are your English Language qualifications at the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

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Competent English:
  • Passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland; or
  • IELTS: at least 6 in each component; or
  • OET: at least ‘B’ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking; or
  • PTE Academic: At least 50 in each component; or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 169 in each component

Proficient English:
  • IELTS: at least 7 in each component; or
  • OET: at least ‘B’ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 24 in Listening, 24 Reading, 27 Writing, 23 Speaking; or
  • PTE Academic: At least 65 in each component; or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 185 in each component

Superior English:
  • IELTS: at least 8 in each component; or
  • OET: at least ‘A’ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 28 in Listening, 29 Reading, 30 Writing, 26 Speaking; or
  • PTE Academic: At least 79 in each component; or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 200 in each component

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Overseas Work Experience

Overseas Work Experience

In the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or closely related occupation outside Australia?

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  • For the employment to be counted it must be at least 20 hours per week for remuneration
  • The maximum points that can be awarded for ‘Overseas Work Experience’ and ‘Australian Work Experience’ combined, is 20 points

8 years or more

5 to 7 years

3 to 4 years

Less than 3 years

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Australian Work Experience

Australian Work Experience

In the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or closely related occupation in Australia?

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The maximum points that can be awarded for ‘Overseas Work Experience’ and ‘Australian Work Experience’ combined, is 20 points


8 years or more

5 to 7 years

3 to 4 years

1 to 2 years

Less than 1 year

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Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

What is your highest qualification?

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A Doctorate degree (PhD) from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard

A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard

A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia; or other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority

No Recognised Qualifications

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Australian Educational Qualification

Australian Educational Qualification

Degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution which took at least 2 years of full-time study and was taught in English.

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Yes

No

Designated regional area study

Did you live and study in a ‘designated regional area’ of Australia and complete a course which meets the ‘Australian study requirement’ at the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

Yes

No

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Specialist Educational Qualification

Specialist Educational Qualification

A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field (Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology or Engineering and Related Technologies).

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Yes

No

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Accredited Community Language (NATI)

Accredited Community Language (NATI)

Do you hold any one of the following?

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  • Accreditation at the paraprofessional level or above;
  • Certification at the certified provisional level or above;
  • A community language credential

Yes

No

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Partner Qualifications

Partner Qualifications

Do you have a partner (spouse or de facto partner) who meets the following criteria?

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10 points
  • My partner is aged under 45, and
  • My partner has Competent English, and
  • My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
  • My partner nominated a suitable skilled occupation and obtained a positive skills assessment (that is not for a Subclass 485 visa)

10 points
  • I don’t have a spouse or de facto partner, or
  • My partner is an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen

5 points
  • My partner has Competent English, and
  • My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
  • My partner is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen

0 points
  • None of the above

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Professional Year in Australia

Professional Year in Australia

Did you complete a professional year program in Australia in your nominated skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

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Yes

No

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