Skilled Visa Points Test Skilled Visa Points Test Age18–24 years25–32 years33–39 years40–44 years45–49 yearsEnglish language abilityCompetent EnglishProficient EnglishSuperior EnglishSkilled employment outside Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupationat least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years)at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years)Skilled employment in Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupationat least one but less than three years (of the past 10 years)at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years)at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years)QualificationsDoctorate from an Australian educational institution or other doctorate of a recognised standardAt least a bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standardDiploma or trade qualification completed in AustraliaAn award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupationAustralian study requirementOne or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian study requirementSpecialist education qualificationA Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field.Partner SillsYour spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteriaYour spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent EnglishYou are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent residentOther factorsCredentialled community language qualificationsStudy in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education)Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited to applyNomination/sponsorship (where required)Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only)Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only)Points Total $ 0.00 Name First Last PhoneEmail