189 and 190 skilled visa points

As you must be aware of the fact that to apply for any skilled Australian visa, you need to score at least 60 points.

Below is the list of Parameters for which you can claim points.

Parameter	Description	Points
Age	18–24 years	25
	25–32 years	30
	33–39 years	25
	40–44 years	15
	45–49 years	0
English language. Test results must be no older than three years.	Competent English (For example in IELTS, Score of 6 in each of the 4 sections of the test is considered as competent English)	0
	Proficient English (For example in IELTS, Score of 7 in each of the 4 sections of the test is considered as Proficient English)	10
	Superior English  (For example in IELTS, Score of 8 in each of the 4 sections of the test is considered as Superior English)	20
Skilled employment	Between 3 to 5 years	5
	Between 5 to 8 years	10
	More than 8 years	15
Qualifications	An award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation.	10
Other factors	Partner skill qualifications	5
	Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited to apply	5
Points for Nomination/sponsorship Visas	Nomination by state or territory government (190 only)	5
	Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area (489 Visa)	10

Sample example -
Suppose you have a below profile.

1. Your age is 29.
2. You have scored Band 7 in each of the 4 sections of the IELTS English Test.
3. You are into a skilled employment for 5 years as assessed by ACS.
4. You have a degree from a recognised Institute as assessed by ACS.

In above scenario, your total score will be 60 points.

60  = (30 for age + 10 for English + 10 for Skilled employment + 10 for Education Qualification).

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