nancyng

Hi, I just thought of posting this information which may be helpful for those who are planning to emigrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration program and are not sure about the criterions under the points test system.

Hopefully, this information will help as the requirements have already been in place since September last year.

From 1 Sept 2007, the passmark for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas are as follows:

Skilled-Independent visa - subclass 175 / 885 – 120 points
Skilled-Sponsored visa - subclass 176 / 886 – 100 points
Skilled-Regional Sponsored visa - subclass 475 / 487 – 100 points

There are 12 criterions in the General Skilled Migration Program.

Occupation

Specialised Professional or Trade professional requiring “job specific” degrees or certificates (Gain 60 points)

General Professional requiring a general degree (Gain 50 points)

Other General Skilled Professional requiring diploma or Advanced diploma (Gain40 points)

* Other than possessing an appropriate skilled occupation, applicants must also have mandatory work experience in a skilled occupation for at least 12 out of the last 24 months.


Age

18 – 29 Years (Gain 30 points)

30 – 34 Years (Gain 25 points)

35 – 39 Years (Gain 20 points)

40 – 44 Years (Gain 15 points)


English

Proficient English (Gain 25 points)
- At least 7.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- No exemptions for specified passport holders.

Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 6.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test
- Passport holders from United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand are automatically considered to have ‘competent English’.

Vocational English (Gain 15 points)
- At least 5.0 in each of the four test components (speak, read, write, listen of the IELTS Test

Concessional Competent English (Gain 15 points)
- An average band score of at least 5.5 for the four test components (speak, read, write, listen) of the IELTS Test


Specific Work Experience

Worked in the nominated 60-points occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)

Applicant has worked in a 60, 50 or 40-points occupation on the SOL (not necessarily in their nominated occupation) for 3 out of the last 4 years. (Gain 5 points)


Australian Work Experience

Employed in Australia in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)

Completed a ‘professional year’ in the nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 4 years. (Gain 10 points)


MODL (Migration Occupation Demand List)

Applicants with occupations on the MODL and who has a job offer from an eligible Australian employer who had at least 10 full-time employees over the past 2 financial years. (Gain 20 points)

Applicants with occupations on the MODL but who has no Australia job offer. (Gain 15 points)


Australian Qualifications

Completed a PhD following minimum of 2 years of full-time study while physically present in Australia. (Gain 25 points)

Completed an Australian Masters or Honors Degree (at least upper second class level) after 2 academic years of study following completion of an Australian bachelor’s degree as a result of at least 1 year study in Australia (at least 3 years in all) (Gain 15 points)

Completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification as a result of minimum of 2 years full-time study in Australia. (Gain 5 points)


Regional Study

Completed a qualification as a result of studying and living for 2 years at an educational institution in a regional area or a low population growth metropolitan area. (Gain 5 points)


Designated Language

Holds an overseas tertiary qualification conducted in a 'designated language' specified. (Gain 5 points)

Accredited as a interpreter (level 3) NAATI in a community language. (Gain 5 points)


Skilled Spouse / Partner

The spouse satisfies basic requirements for age, English language, qualification, nominated occupation and recent work experience. (Gain 5 points)


State/Territory Nomination

Application for a:

Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176 or 886); or
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 or 487) visa;

and was nominated by a State/Territory government. (Gain 10 points)


Designated Area Sponsorship

Application for a:

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 and 487) visa
If sponsored by an eligible relative (parent, sibling, non-dependent child, uncle/aunt, nephew/niece, grandparent or first cousin, inclusive of adoptive and step relationships) who resides in a designated area in Australia. (Gain 25 points)

newjersey

Good post, however small correction on English points, for those who are not holding exempt passports.

Vocational, i.e. 5 points each section applies only for Tradies, so if the occupation is 60points worth you will need 6s

Concessional 5.5 points average, if memory serves, applies only to Regional Sponsored visas

Spouse and dependents aged 18 years or over need to show at least 4.5 points average, or a primary applicant will be hit with the second installment fee of about 2K AUD for English language tuition.

NJ

ZeeAsh

Hi,

You have written that
....so if the occupation is 60points worth you will need 6s Concessional 5.5 points average....

My question is that Do the 5.5 band of IELTS works for the occupation of 60points ?

newjersey

You are right, I have written that if the occupation is 60 points worth, you will need 6s. Can you rephrase your question please?

NJ

ZeeAsh

I am sorry if I have not written it clearly.

What does the ......Concessional 5.5 points average.... means in your answer?
does it means that If the occupation is 60 points worth the 5.5 (as concessioanl) will work instead of 6's .....

Or if we have 6's in three and 5.5 in one that as a concesional 5.5 will work for 60 point occupation.

Do let me know if its again unclear...

Thanks

nancyng

There may be 2 different levels of English depending on your Australian Standard Classification of Occupation code. Generally, ASCO 1 to 3's threshold is higher than ASCO 4. It is also important to consider the assessing authority's English standard requirements, otherwise you may end up having to take and retake the test for each stage of the process.

nancyng

Hi again,

Further to your query, this depends on your nominated occupation and requirements of the assessing authority. Unless professional advice is sought on a case-by-case basis, you may end up wasting time and money.

Nancy Ng
Registered Migration Agent 0848911
NTrust Singapore Pte Ltd
Website: www.ntrust.com.sg
Contact: (65) 6738 4431