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– People aged 25–32 had the highest point totals, while those aged 45 and over have the lowest.
– To ensure that candidates have a sufficient level of English proficiency, the IELTS exam must be taken. You receive 20 points if they have 8 bands or more.
– Employment in a skilled occupation: years of experience in a profession that appears on the government’s list of “Skilled Occupations” will increase the applicant’s score. The highest possible score is 20.
– Points can be earned in this section if you have a relevant degree or certification for your proposed profession. A doctoral degree earns you 20 points, but a bachelor’s or master’s degree only earns you 15.
– If you have a degree from an Australian university or college, you will receive five bonus points.
– If you have attended school in a regional area of Australia, you will receive 5 bonus points.
– If you can translate or interpret at a professional level in one of the country’s community languages, you will receive an additional 5 points.
– The experience and education of your spouse or partner, if he or she is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, may count towards your overall points tally. If your spouse or partner also qualifies under Australia’s General Skilled Migration criteria, you’ll receive five additional points.
– Additional points are available for those who have completed a 12-month Professional Year in Australia through the ACS, CPA, CAANZ, IPA, or Engineers Australia during the last four years. For the General Skilled Migrant Programme visa, you need 65 points minimum.
– Independent Skilled Worker Visa Applicants must demonstrate they possess the required skills and qualifications for one of the occupations on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) in order to be granted this visa. Employer sponsorship is not necessary to apply for this visa. The SkillSelect application can tell you if your expertise is in demand.
– Under the Employer Nomination Scheme, sponsored employees are granted permanent work visas.
– For those who qualify for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, they can work for an employer for a period of two to four years. Applicants need to be younger than 45 and have at least two years of relevant job experience. Employers sponsoring H-1B visa workers are required to pay those workers at least the going rate.