Foreign nationals must score 65 points to apply for a Subclass 189 visa. The Subclass 189 visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers in Australia that can be acquired through a point-based system assessment based on factors like age, qualification and, language requirement, etc.
To apply for the Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must first submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) through the Skill Select system. Later, the Department of Home Affairs will then invite the applicant to apply for this visa.
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Factors that fetch points to applicants to apply for Subclass 189 visa
Candidates score may vary on different factors such as:
- Age
- English Language skills
- Skilled employment experience
- Australian skilled employment
- Education qualification
- Specialised education qualification
- Meeting Australian study requirement
- Professional year in Australia
- Study in regional Australia
Age
|
Age group |
Maximum Points |
|
18-24 years |
25 |
|
25-32 years |
30 |
|
33-39 years |
25 |
|
40-44 years |
15 |
|
45years |
0 |
Proficiency and competency in English Language
|
English proficiency level |
Maximum points |
|
Competent English IELTS 6/OET 6 |
0 |
|
Proficient English IELTS 7/OET B |
10 |
|
Superior English IELTS 8/OET A |
20 |
Skilled Employment for the last ten years in Australia
|
Work experience (Australia) |
Maximum points |
|
At least one year but less than three years in past 10 years |
5 |
|
At least three year but less than five years in past 10 years |
10 |
|
At least eight year up to 10 years of past 10 years |
15 |
|
At least five year but less than eight years in past 10 years |
20 |
Skilled employment outside Australia
|
Work experience (Australia) |
Maximum points |
|
Less than 1 year |
0 |
|
1 to 2 years |
5 |
|
3 to 4 years |
10 |
|
5 to 7 years |
20 |
|
8 years or more |
20 |
Educational Qualification
|
Education qualification |
Maximum points |
|
Doctorate from an accredited institution |
20 |
|
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) |
15 |
|
Diploma or trade qualification from an Australian institution |
10 |
|
Recognized qualification for nominated skilled occupation |
10 |
|
Specialist Education Qualification in Australia for two years |
10 |
|
Meeting the Australian study criteria |
5 |
|
Completion of a Professional Year in Australia |
5 |
|
Credentialled Community Language |
5 |
|
Study in Regional Australia |
5 |
|
Partner Skills |
5 |
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