18–24 (inclusive) 25 25–32 (inclusive) 30 33–39 (inclusive) 25 at time of invitation 40–44 (inclusive) 15 45–49 (inclusive) 0 Competent English—IELTS 6 / OET B 0 Proficient English—IELTS 7 / OET B 10 at time of invitation Superior English—IELTS 8 / OET A 20 Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate awarded by an overseas educational institution of a 20 recognised standard At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or a 15 at time of invitation Bachelor qualification awarded by an overseas educational institution of a recognised standard Diploma or trade qualification awarded by an educational institution in Australia, or qualification or award recognised by the 10 relevant assessing authority in determining your skills for your nominated occupation Skilled employment outside Australia (in the last 10 years) At least three but less than five years 5 At least five but less than eight years 10 at time of invitation At least eight and up to 10 years 15 A maximum of 20 points can be awarded for any combination of overseas Skilled employment in Australia (in the last 10 years) and Australian skilled employment in your At least one but less than three years 5 nominated occupation At least three but less than five years 10 At least five but less than eight years 15
at time of invitation 18–24 (inclusive) 25 25–32 (inclusive) 30 33–39 (inclusive) 25 40–44 (inclusive) 15 45–49 (inclusive) 0 at time of invitation Competent English—IELTS 6 / OET B 0 Proficient English—IELTS 7 / OET B 10 Superior English—IELTS 8 / OET A 20 at time of invitation Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate awarded by an overseas educational institution of a recognised standard 20 At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification awarded by an overseas educational institution of a recognised standard 15 Diploma or trade qualification awarded by an educational institution in Australia, or qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority in determining your skills for your nominated occupation 10 at time of invitation A maximum of 20 points can be awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment in your nominated occupation Skilled employment outside Australia (in the last 10 years) At least three but less than five years 5 At least five but less than eight years 10 At least eight and up to 10 years 15 Skilled employment in Australia (in the last 10 years) At least one but less than three years 5 At least three but less than five years 10 At least five but less than eight years 15
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