New Point Test for Australian Skilled Migration Visa

Those who are still interested in applying for Australian permanent resident visa through Skilled Migration stream may face new points test. The Australian Government will set the pass mark at 65 points. It is proposed this new point test will be implemented to applications made from 1 July 2011.

The changes require applicants have better English language skills, more extensive skilled work experience, higher level qualifications obtained in Australia and overseas and different age ranges.


Points will no longer be awarded on the basis of an applicant’s occupation, but all applicants must still nominate an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupation List.

To know further about the information on this, find on the following Australian Immigration Websites:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-testfaq.pdf