Australia awards points to determine the suitability of potential skilled migrants.
The minimum required to apply to emigrate is 65 points.
18-24 years = 25 points
25-32 years = 30 points
33-39 years = 25 points
40-44 years = 15 points
Competent = 0
Proficient = 10
Superior = 20
British & Irish citizens are considered competent
Less than 3 years = 0 points
3-5 years = 5 points
5-8 years = 10 points
8+ years = 15 points
Doctorate = 20 points
Bachelors Degree = 15 points
Diploma or Apprenticeship = 10 points
Qualified with skills in demand and under 45 years = 10 Points
Competent English = 5 points
You are single = 10 points
Studied in Australia = 5 points
Completed a professional year in Australia = 5 points
Qualified in a community language = 5 points
No extra points available
5 extra points
For those nominated by a State Government
15 extra points
For those nominated by a state government and willing to live in that state for three years
