mandhani

Hi

Here are the new point system links from DIAC

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...oints-fact.pdf

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ts-testfaq.pdf

Cheers
Mandhani

George Lombard

Initial summary from MIA is as follows:

• Distinction between 40/50/60 point occupations abolished, those points removed from test
• Age points adjusted to reflect productive working years rather than youth
• Additional 10 point differential introduced for “Superior English” language ability (IELTS 8)
• Additional points for extended periods of employment in Australia
• Additional points for longer periods of professional experience generally
• Considerable additional points for university graduates, particularly for applicants with PhDs
• Relative advantages of trade and degree qualified occupations have been reversed
• Regional nomination and family sponsorship points reduced
• No indication of difference between independent and sponsored pass marks at this stage
• Pass mark of 65


Cheers,

George Lombard

Susan Wareham McGrath

Hi all

A new skilled occupation list becomes effective tomorrow - here's a link to it: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legi...le/10079LI.pdf

The section with the occupations, points and assessing authorities starts on page 5.

TRA has replaced VetAssess as the assessing body for certain occupations on Schedule 2 and 3; and
Medical Technicians nec has been removed from Schedule 4 and a number of occupations added.

A new ENS list which also loses Medical Technicians nec and has additional occupations added takes effect tomorrow:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legi...le/10089LI.pdf

The list of occupations starts on page 3.

Best regards

Susan