Visa Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) Subclass 190 (State nominated) Subclass 491 (Regional)
Age when invited Choose 18 to 24 25 to 32 33 to 39 40 to 44 45 or older
English test level Competent (e.g. IELTS 6 each) Proficient (e.g. IELTS 7 each) Superior (e.g. IELTS 8 each)
Skilled work outside Australia (last 10 years) Less than 3 years 3 to 4 years 5 to 7 years 8 years or more
Skilled work in Australia (last 10 years) Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 to 7 years 8 years or more Work points are capped at 20 in total.
Highest qualification None of these Diploma or trade qualification Bachelor or Masters degree Doctorate (PhD)
Partner Single, or partner is an Australian citizen or PR Partner has a skills assessment and competent English (under 45) Partner has competent English only Partner has neither
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Based on the current points table for subclasses 189, 190 and 491. The government has announced a redesigned points test, so the table may change. General information only, not migration advice.