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THE NEW POINTS

The Australian government has just announced the proposed new points test for skilled migration visas lodged on or after 1 July 2011. Under the new points test, successful migrants will continue to claim points through a combination of age, studies, English language and work experience. However the emphasis is now on high English proficiency and Australian work experience. Please note that although you do not get awarded points for your nominated occupation, the new skilled occupation list will still apply.

The New Points Test

The expected threshold to obtain a pass mark will be 65 points and this pass mark will be the same for independent and sponsored visas, and permanent and provisional visas.

Points will be awarded as follows:

(a) Age

Points

Age

25 points

18-24

30 points

25-32

25 points

33-39

15 points

40-44

0 points

45-49

(b) English language ability

Points

Ability

0 points

Competent – 6 in IELTS

10 points

Proficient – 7 in IELTS

20 points

Superior – 8 in IELTS

(c) Australian work experience

Points

Work Experience

5 points

1 year of Australian work experience in the 2 years before lodging application

10 points

3 years Australian work experience in the 5 years before lodging application

15 points

5 years Australian work experience in the 7 years before lodging application

(d) Overseas work experience

Points

Work Experience

5 points

3 years overseas work experience in the 5 years before lodging application

10 points

5 years overseas work experience in the 7 years before lodging application

15 points

8 years overseas work experience in the 10 years before lodging application

(e) Qualifications

Points

Australian or Recognised Overseas Qualifications

10 points

Australian Diploma

Australian AQF III/IV

Offshore recognised apprenticeship

15 points

Bachelor Degree (including Honours or Masters)

20 points

PhD

(f) Previous points for other areas such as Australian Study, designed languages and professional years will still apply

For further information in relation to the above, please contact Jenny Wang from the Melbourne Office on (03) 9600 2577 or Vincent Cheng from the Sydney Office on (02) 9251 6699.

 
 
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