Find out if you are eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (PR)

You need minimum of 65 points to be eligible for PR in Australia (Conditions apply)

Visa Subclass

Which visa subclass are you applying for?

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Skilled Independent 189 visa ( Permanent )
Skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
Skilled Nominated 190 visa ( Permanent )
Allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Skilled Work Regional 491 visa ( Provisional )
Requires sponsorship by a relative living in a regional area or a state or territory government.
Age

Whats your age?

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18 to 24 years
25 to 32 years
33 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
English Language

What is your English language ability?

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Competent English:
  • Passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland, or
  • IELTS: at least 6 in each component, or
  • OET: at least 'B' in each component, or
  • TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking, or
  • PTE Academic: At least 50 in each component, or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 169 in each component
Proficient English:
  • IELTS: at least 7 in each component, or
  • OET: at least 'B' in each component, or
  • TOEFL iBT: 24 in Listening, 24 Reading, 27 Writing, 23 Speaking, or
  • PTE Academic: At least 65 in each component, or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 185 in each component
Superior English:
  • IELTS: at least 8 in each component, or
  • OET: at least 'A' in each component, or
  • TOEFL iBT: 28 in Listening, 29 Reading, 30 Writing, 26 Speaking, or
  • PTE Academic: At least 79 in each component, or
  • Cambridge (CAE): At least 200 in each component
Work Experience

Overseas – How long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation in last 10 years?

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  • For the employment to be counted it must be at least 20 hours per week for remuneration.
  • The maximum points that can be awarded for 'Overseas Work Experience' and 'Australian Work Experience' combined, is 20 points.
8 years or more
5 to 7 years
3 to 4 years
Less than 3 years
Australian Work Experience

How long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation?

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The maximum points that can be awarded for 'Overseas Work Experience' and 'Australian Work Experience' combined, is 20 points.
8 years or more
5 to 7 years
3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
Less than 1 year
Educational Qualification

What is your highest qualification?

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A Doctorate degree (PhD) from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard.
A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard.
A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia; or other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority.
No Recognised Qualifications
Australian Educational Qualification

Have you studied (full-time) in Australia for at least 2 years which resulted in a degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) relevant to your nominated occupation?

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Yes
No
Regional Area Study

Do you have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia?

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Yes
No
Professional Year in Australia

Did you complete a professional year program in Australia in your nominated skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

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Yes
No
Credentialled community language

Do you hold any one of the following?

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  • Accreditation at the paraprofessional level or above.
  • Certification at the certified provisional level or above.
  • A community language credentianl.
Yes
No
Partners Skills and Qualifications

What is your partner qualification or skill level?

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10 points
  • My partner is aged under 45, and
  • My partner has Competent English, and
  • My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
  • TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking; or
  • My partner nominated a suitable skilled occupation and obtained a positive skills assessment (that is not for a Subclass 485 visa)
10 points
  • I don’t have a spouse or de facto partner, or
  • My partner is an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.
5 points
  • My partner has Competent English, and
  • My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
  • My partner is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.
0 points
  • None of the above
Specialist Educational Qualification

A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field (Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology or Engineering and Related Technologies).

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Yes
No

Total Score

0/155