*Points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation.

AGEEOI POINTS
At least 18 but less than 25 years25
At least 25 but less than 33 years30
At least 33 but less than 40 years25
At least 40 but less than 45 years15
At least 45 but less than 49 years0
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLSEOI POINTS
Competent English (eg. IELTS at least 6 for each of the 4 components)0
Proficient English (eg. IELTS at least 7 for each of the 4 components)10
Superior English (eg. IELTS at least 8 for each of the 4 components)20
OVERSEAS SKILLS EMPLOYMENT (IN PAST 10 YEARS BEFORE INVITED)EOI POINTS
Less than 3 years0
At least 3 but less than 5 years5
At least 5 but less than 8 years10
At least 8 years15
AUSTRALIA SKILLS EMPLOYMENT (IN PAST 10 YEARS BEFORE INVITED)EOI POINTS
Less than 1 years0
At least 1 but less than 3 years5
At least 3 but less than 5 years10
At least 5 but less than 8 years15
At least 8 years20
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (ACQUIRED FORM OVERSEAS OR AUSTRALIA)EOI POINTS
Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation10
A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.10
At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.15
A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.20
SPECIALIST EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONEOI POINTS
A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field.10
AUSTRALIAN STUDY REQUIREMENTEOI POINTS
You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study   requirement.5
STUDY IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIAEOI POINTS
You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of   regional Australia5
PROFESSIONAL YEAR IN AUSTRALIAEOI POINTS
Completion of a Professional Year in Australia                                            (Only available for Accounting, ICT/Computing or Engineering)5
CREDENTIALLED COMMUNITY LANGUAGE (CCL/NAATI)EOI POINTS
Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language5
PARTNER SKILLSEOI POINTS
You are single10
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for   this visa and has competent English (eg. IELTS at least 6 for each of the 4 components)5
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age (under 45), English (Competent) and skill criteria (skills assessment passed).10
Your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident10
NOMINATIONEOI POINTS
You were invited to apply for a Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination5
You were invited to apply for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) because you were nominated and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn that nomination15
You are being sponsored for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) by a family member and the Minister has accepted that sponsorship