How many points do I need to score for a Subclass 189 visa?

Foreign nationals must score 65 points to apply for a Subclass 189 visa. The Subclass 189 visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers in Australia that can be acquired through a point-based system assessment based on factors like age, qualification and, language requirement, etc.

 

To apply for the Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must first submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) through the Skill Select system. Later, the Department of Home Affairs will then invite the applicant to apply for this visa.

 

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Factors that fetch points to applicants to apply for Subclass 189 visa

Candidates score may vary on different factors such as:

 

• Age
• English Language skills
• Skilled employment experience
• Australian skilled employment
• Education qualification
• Specialised education qualification
• Meeting Australian study requirement
• Professional year in Australia
• Study in regional Australia

 

Age

Age group	Maximum Points
18-24 years	25
25-32 years	30
33-39 years	25
40-44 years	15
45years	0

 

Proficiency and competency in English Language

English proficiency level	Maximum points
Competent English IELTS 6/OET 6	0
Proficient English IELTS 7/OET B	10
Superior English IELTS 8/OET A	20

 

Skilled Employment for the last ten years in Australia

Work experience (Australia)	Maximum points
At least one year but less than three years in past 10 years	5
At least three  year but less than five years in past 10 years	10
At least eight  year up to 10 years of past 10 years	15
At least five  year but less than eight years in past 10 years	20

 

Skilled employment outside Australia

Work experience (Australia)	Maximum points
Less than 1 year	0
1 to 2 years	5
3 to 4 years	10
5 to 7 years	20
8 years or more	20

 

Educational Qualification

Education qualification	Maximum points
Doctorate from an accredited institution	20
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)	15
Diploma or trade qualification from an Australian institution	10
Recognized qualification for nominated skilled occupation	10
Specialist Education Qualification in Australia for two years	10
Meeting the Australian study criteria	5
Completion of a Professional Year in Australia	5
Credentialled Community Language	5
Study in Regional Australia	5
Partner Skills	5

 

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