#prppointcalculation

You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect based on the type of visa you need. Then you are appointed for a qualified visa by the Australian state and territory governments based on the information they provide.

To apply for each visa form, you must have a certain number of Australian immigration points.

Mainly the Australia skilled migration points calculator test system is conducted for:

1. Skilled-Independent visa (subclass 189)

You do not have a sponsor? You can apply for an independent professional visa using a point-based system. If your occupation is on MLTSS’s 189 occupation list, you may submit an expression of interest and be invited to apply for a visa.

2. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Under this visa, you can live and work in Australia as a permanent resident. The Australia PR point system framework allows for this visa. You must have a 190 occupation list and a nomination from a state or territory government in Australia. Consequently, You can submit an expression of interest(EOI).

3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – subclass 491 is a Provisional Visa. It enables eligible professionals and your family members to live, study and work in the designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years. The validity of the visa is 5 years. However, you may be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence visa which is Subclass 191, after 3 years with the fulfillment of all documents, including the competency Demonstration Report (CDR). 

Similarly, Other visa types are listed below:

4. Skilled-Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)

5. Graduate Temporary Visa (Subclass 485)

6. Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

Nominated Occupation

Depending upon the type of visa you are applying for, you have to nominate your occupation. SkillSelect provided two occupation lists – The skilled Occupations List (SOL) and the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL). The applicants for the Skilled Regional (Subclass 887) Visa, Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), and Graduate Temporary (Subclass 485) Visa have to nominate an occupation listed in SOL. The applicants for Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Skilled – Nominated or Sponsored Provisional (Subclass 489) Visa, and Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) Visa have to nominate an occupation listed in CSOL.

Point-based immigration in Australia

Let’s look at the different conditions of SkillSelect’s immigration points calculator framework. To obtain a visa, you must score a total of at least 65 points in each of the following categories:

1. Age

Points are given differently depending on the applicant’s age. The age group of 18–24 receives the highest points, while the age group 45–49 receives none.+

2. English language proficiency

Australia’s points calculator system also awards points to applicants based on Your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. You must appear for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) to showcase your extraordinary English language skills.

3. Skilled Employment

A maximum of 20 points will be given for skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application. Skilled employment outside of Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience counting back from the date of your PR application will get 15 points; less years of experience will gain fewer points.

4. Educational Qualification

The qualifications of the applicants must be in relation to the occupation they have nominated. It must also be in accordance with the Australian qualification standards. Then, depending upon the highest qualification of the applicants, they are awarded certain points. For instance, those with bachelor's and postgraduate degrees will be awarded points for their postgraduate qualification.

5. Australian qualifications

Australian qualifications play a role in the Australian immigration points calculator. Those who have studied for at least 2 years in Australia and gained a qualification from an Australian institution are awarded 5 points.

6. Regional study

Applicants who gained an educational qualification from Australia (at least 2 years of education) and had lived in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area during their course of study are awarded 5 extra points in the Australia visa points calculation system.

7. Community language skills

Australia’s National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) recognizes the community language skills of applicants. If an applicant has an exceptional interpreter level or translational skills in any of the community languages of Australia, then they are awarded 5 points.

8. Spouse/partner skills and qualifications

If the applicant has included their spouse or partner in their visa application, they can get points based on their spouse or partner’s skills and qualifications, as long as they are not an Australian citizen or resident. The applicant’s spouse or partner must also meet the age, nominated occupation, and English language competency requirements in this situation.

9. Professional year

A professional year is a professional development program that includes on-the-job training and formal education. It can be used to increase the number of points needed for Australian PR. If applicants have completed a professional year in Australia within the last four years, they will be given extra points.

10. Nominations and sponsorship (Subclasses 190 and 489 only)

According to the Australia visa points calculator, the nominations will earn you some extra points. If an Australian territory or state government sponsors the applicant, they will receive extra points. This criterion, however, is only applicable to Skilled-Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489) and Skilled Nominated visas (subclass 489). (subclass 190).