Immigration 2022: Score and better points for Australia PR

So, you are contemplating obtaining Australia PR. Your study term or period of temporary work in Australia must have made you think so and you are now ready to consider permanent residence in Australia as your next goal.

As you go through the basics of Australia immigration, you will encounter that in the points-based system Australia follows for immigration, scoring more points can give you better chances of immigration.

So, that brings you to the question of how many points are required and how can improve on them to get the opportunity to get Australia PR. Here we will figure out the points required for you to immigrate to Australia in 2022.

First things first

We have 2 visa pathways that allow you to immigrate to Australia:

• Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
• Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

No matter which visa you are going for, you will need at least 65 points under SkillSelect. Now, to get into the details of how the points come are distributed in each visa category, let’s delve right in!

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa

This is a visa for skilled foreign workers who are invited to live and work in Australia as Australia PR. In fact, these workers are chosen for having skills that are in demand in Australia.

Points for Age

Age	Points
Minimum 18 but less than 25 years	25
Minimum 25 but less than 33 years	30
Minimum 33 but less than 40 years	25
Minimum 40 but less than 45 years	15

Points for English language skills

English	Points
Competent English	0
Proficient English	10
Superior English	20

Points for skilled employment experience

Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia)

No. of years	Points
Less than 3 years	0
Minimum 3 but less than 5 years	5
Minimum 5 but less than 8 years	10
Minimum 8 years	15

Australian skilled employment – (in Australia)

No. of years	Points
Less than 1 year	0
Minimum 1 but less than 3 years	5
Minimum 3 but less than 5 years	10
Minimum 5 but less than 8 years	15
Minimum 8 years	20

Points for educational qualifications

Requirement	Points
A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, which is of a recognized standard.	20
At least a Bachelor’s degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor’s qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognized standard.	15
A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.	10
Attained a qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation	10

Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

With this visa, skilled foreign workers who are nominated by Australian states can live and work in Australia as Australia PR.

Points for age

Age	Points
Minimum 18 but less than 25 years	25
Minimum 25 but less than 33 years	30
Minimum 33 but less than 40 years	25
Minimum 40 but less than 45 years	15

Points for English language skills

English	Points
Competent English	0
Proficient English	10
Superior English	20

Points for skilled employment experience

Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia)

No. of years	Points
Less than 3 years	0
Minimum 3 but less than 5 years	5
Minimum 5 but less than 8 years	10
Minimum 8 years	15

Australian skilled employment – (in Australia)

No. of years	Points
Less than 1 year	0
Minimum 1 but less than 3 years	5
Minimum 3 but less than 5 years	10
Minimum 5 but less than 8 years	15
Minimum 8 years	20

oints for educational qualifications

Requirement	Points
A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, which is of a recognized standard.	20
At least a Bachelor’s degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor’s qualification, from another educational institution, which is of a recognized standard.	15
A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.	10
Attained a qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation	10

Some tips to improve scores

• Retake IELTS and earn a higher band
• Earn a higher Degree in STEM subjects
• Increase your partner skills
• Get a sponsorship/state nomination
• Get additional work experience
• Study in regional Australia aiming for 5 points extra
• Learn the language of the local community

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