Eligibility

This information is for the following applicants:

• Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders
• Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders.

Use the table below to assess your eligibility. You must meet all of the basic eligibility requirements and pass the points test.

Basic eligibility requirements

Select the links in the table to read each of the basic eligibility requirements. Use the second column as a checklist to tick each basic eligibility requirement you can meet.

Points test

The points test pass mark for this visa is 100 points. If you score less than 100 points, your application will be refused.

Enter your points in the third column after reading the information at each link.

Eligibility requirements	Do I meet the  basic eligibility requirements?	How many points will I get?
Age
English language ability
Nominated skilled occupation
State/Territory government nomination or Eligible relative sponsorship
Qualifications closely related to nominated occupation		No points awarded
Skills assessment		No points awarded
Eligible visa		No points awarded
Location		No points awarded
Health		No points awarded
Character		No points awarded
Australian Values Statement		No points awarded
Specific work experience	Points test only
Australian work experience	Points test only
Australian qualifications	Points test only
Occupation in demand/job offer	Points test only
Community Language	Points test only
Regional Australia study	Points test only
Partner skills	Points test only
TOTAL POINTS:

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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