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How To Calculate Your Points Score For Australian Visas

Planning on lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 189, 190, or 491 visas, the one of the first steps will be to calculate your points score for Australian visas. This is to make you meet the minimum requirement of 65 points. In this article, we will look at how points are calculated.

How to calculate your points score for Australian visas - 491, 189, & 190

When applying for any of the points-based visas you start off by submitting an EOI. As part of the EOI process, you will be given an indicative points score based on the information you provide relating to the points criteria. If you do not score a minimum of 65 points you will not qualify and will not receive an invitation to apply for the visa, so it’s important you calculate your points score before submitting your EOI.

You can calculate your points score for Australian visas by using the general skilled self-assessment test, below explains how each section is scored. Calculating your own points should only be used as a guideline, it is always recommended to use a Registered Migration Agent who will be able to do a thorough assessment of your points and advise accordingly.

Calculating your point score

To calculate your current point score for Australian visas, answer the questions for each section below, keep a note of the points you score for each section and then add them up at the end. 

It’s important to remember that your final points score will be calculated at the time you are invited to apply for the visa. Therefore, the score you calculate today should only be used as an estimate as your answers to each question may change by the time you receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

Section 1: Visa Subclass

Which of the following visas are you planning on applying for?

Maximum score = 15 points

Section 2: Age

Which age bracket do you fall into?

Maximum score = 30 points

Section 3: English Language Ability

What is your English language ability?

Maximum score = 20 points

Section 4: Employment History

Part 1: Overseas Skilled Employment Experience

In the last 10 years, how many years of experience (from outside of Australia), do you have in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation?

Maximum score = 15 points

Part 2: Australian Skilled Employment Experience

In the last 10 years, how many years of Australian work experience do you have in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation?

Maximum score = 20 points

Note. You can only score a maximum score of 20 points in this section ‘Employment History.’ That means if your combined score for Part 1 and Part 2 is over 20 points, you will only be awarded 20 points.

Section 5: Educational Qualifications 

What is your highest level of recognised qualification completed in Australia or from overseas?

Maximum score = 20 points

Section 6: Australian study requirement

Have you successfully completed studies in Australia for a degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) that is relevant to your nominated occupation? The course must have taken a minimum of two years to complete, and have been taught on a full-time basis and in English.

Maximum score = 5 points

Section 7: Study in Regional Australia or a low population growth area

Have you completed and been awarded a degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s), where the course took a minimum of two years to complete, was full-time, the campus of your institute was located in a regional area of Australia and you also lived in a regional area during the two years of study?

Maximum score = 5 points

Section 8: Specialist education qualifications 

Have you completed a Masters by research or PhD (Doctorate degree) by an Australian educational institute which included a minimum of two years of study in a specialist field (currently STEM and ICT)?

Maximum score = 10 points

Section 9: Professional year in Australia

Since finishing studying, have you completed a professional year in Australia in your nominated occupation? Currently, this is only available for Engineers, Accountants and ICT professionals, and must have been completed within four years of you being invited to apply for the visa.

Maximum score = 5 points

Section 10: Credentialed community language

Do you hold a recognised qualification in a credentialed community language? 

Recognised qualifications must be for translating or interpreting by the National Accreditation Authority for translators and Interpreters and include being;

  • accredited at a paraprofessional level or above, or
  • having a community language credential, or 
  • having been certified at a certified provisional level or above.

Maximum score = 5 points

Section 11: Partner skills

Which of the following applies to you:

Maximum score = 10 points

Summary

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of your point score for Australian visas and your visa options. If you plan on lodging an EOI for either the 491 or 190 state-sponsored visas, we highly recommend in addition to calculating your points score, you check each state or territory’s current list of occupations that can apply and additional requirements, as these may vary from the general visa requirements. Each state or territory will regularly update their website 491 and 190 pages to reflect its current requirements, so they are worth monitoring. You will find links to each state or territory’s 491 and 190 pages through our Visa Jobs 491 and 190 visa pages.

If you have questions, need help, or have any questions, contact Visa Jobs today.

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Disclaimer

All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.

This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only. 

We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you.  

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If you are interested in learning more about points-based visas, contact us today. We will explain the process, visa requirements, and connect you with Registered Migration Agents. Get started today with Visa Jobs!

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    All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.

    This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only. 

    We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you.

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    If you are required to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa and would like professional help, get in contact with us today. Our team will explain the process and then help guide you through it reducing time, effort and stress.

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    When applying for any of the points-based visas you start off by submitting an EOI. As part of the EOI process, you will be given an indicative points score based on the information you provide relating to the points criteria. If you do not score a minimum of 65 points you will not qualify and will not receive an invitation to apply for the visa, so it’s important you calculate your points score before submitting your EOI.

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    To calculate your current point score for Australian visas, answer the questions for each section below, keep a note of the points you score for each section and then add them up at the end. 

    It’s important to remember that your final points score will be calculated at the time you are invited to apply for the visa. Therefore, the score you calculate today should only be used as an estimate as your answers to each question may change by the time you receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

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    Which of the following visas are you planning on applying for?

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    Maximum score = 30 points

    Section 3: English Language Ability

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    Maximum score = 20 points

    Section 4: Employment History

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    In the last 10 years, how many years of experience (from outside of Australia), do you have in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation?

    Maximum score = 15 points

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    In the last 10 years, how many years of Australian work experience do you have in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation?

    Maximum score = 20 points

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    • accredited at a paraprofessional level or above, or
    • having a community language credential, or 
    • having been certified at a certified provisional level or above.

    Maximum score = 5 points

    Section 11: Partner skills

    Which of the following applies to you:

    Maximum score = 10 points

    Summary

    Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of your point score for Australian visas and your visa options. If you plan on lodging an EOI for either the 491 or 190 state-sponsored visas, we highly recommend in addition to calculating your points score, you check each state or territory’s current list of occupations that can apply and additional requirements, as these may vary from the general visa requirements. Each state or territory will regularly update their website 491 and 190 pages to reflect its current requirements, so they are worth monitoring. You will find links to each state or territory’s 491 and 190 pages through our Visa Jobs 491 and 190 visa pages.

    If you have questions, need help, or have any questions, contact Visa Jobs today.

    Contact Visa Jobs

    More visa information

    Load More Blog Posts

    Disclaimer

    All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.

    This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only. 

    We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you.  

    Let Visa Jobs help you get your Australian visa

    If you are interested in learning more about points-based visas, contact us today. We will explain the process, visa requirements, and connect you with Registered Migration Agents. Get started today with Visa Jobs!

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