Points for Australian Skilled Migration Calculated By Australian Immigration Points Calculator

In this world of digital, everything is measured in terms of scale numbers. The higher the marks you get the better will be your chances of success. This is more trending nowadays and even the immigration firm and most top destinations are following the same criteria.When we talk about Australia, the country follows the skill select, having a Points Based System to judge candidates’ qualities. The immigration follows the Australian PR Points Calculator to check the eligibility of the candidate to apply for Australia's skilled visas.

It’s a systemic online tool used to award points to the candidate profile, based on age, education, work experience, and language skills and other factors.

How Many Points You Need?

While a total of 100 points are available, you require not less than 65 points (theoretically) to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in the country. But as per the current invitation round results, you must score 80 and above immigration points to get ITA and the right to apply for PR. 

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What PR Options You Have?

If you are applying for skilled migration, you have a visa option for visa 189, visa 190, visa 491. Visa 189 is the skilled independent visa, where you require to meet the eligibility score and do not require sponsorship from the state or territory of Australia, visa 190 where you need to get sponsorship from the state or territory of Australia these two visas are permanent residency visa, whereas visa 491 is the temporary visa for 491 but after meeting certain requirements you can also apply for Australia permanent residency.

Decide Wisely

It’s entirely your decision to choose the type of visa category applying for. If you don't have complete information, its not the easier job, especially when you are trying to figure out the new updates and changes of the Australian immigration process.

Get Help

In such situations, seeking and receiving help for the expert Australian visa consultants will be crucial. You will never think to cut down the chances of immigration to Australia. The visa and immigration officials for the Kangaroo Land will not entertain you if you are not eligible, you will your application if it’s not submitted under the right category.

Check Your Eligibility

If you are taking expert help, you will be the right pathway to reach your destination country. I suppose your profile is perfect to express your interest in the movement, through the skilled category, you will get to know that you have to apply as a skilled worker.

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Check the eligibility to apply for the Australian immigration process. If you are willing to apply for an Australia PR visa, the expert immigration consultants from Aptech Global will help you to ease your process. Whether you have low points or want to increase your immigration score get in touch with immigration experts to get the solution to your Australia PR process.

Australia Significant Immigration changes lined up for the year 2020

A number of essential changes have been occurred for visa issuance and benefits for the year 2020. Here is all what you need to know.

Immigration point Score

Chasing high immigration points has always been a common situation for most aspiring immigrants.

According to Migration law, 65 is the minimum points that you are required to meet before you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Although, getting an invitation to apply is more difficult due to high talented applicants who have expressed their Interest.

Australia Points update 2020

Candidates who scored 90 or 85 immigration points are given as first priority over the one who have only received 65 points. It does not mean that they are unqualified but the timing of lodgment also taken into consideration.

How do I calculate my Australian Immigration PR Points?

The year of 2020 can be good year for student visa holders, as they can take advantage of extra points of 10 points for being single, 10 points for having a skilled partner or de facto partner with competent English (5 points) and 10 points for having certain STEM qualifications. They can also avail 15 extra points by getting a nomination from State territory Government or sponsorship from eligible family members living in regional Australia.

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Northern Territory finds shortage of skilled migrants under DAMA II Australia

Australian state of Northern Territory (NT) businesses sought to fill 520 vacant positions with skilled migrants in the year 2019. This is a major change followed by NT Designated Area migration agreement (DAMA) which observed a 263% year on year increase.

DAMA II is a bilateral agreement between Australian Government and Northern Territory (NT) which come into force on 1st January 2019 with inclusion of permanent residency pathway for visa aspirants after working within the territory for a minimum 3 years.

As a result of this inclusion, local businesses have requested to fill up with 520 positions of skilled workers in the first year of DAMA II and almost 573 positions sought for the entire first four years of first DAMA.

Alongside, Migration Northern Territory endorsed about 52 local businesses and entered into labor agreements with Department of Home Affairs (DHA). These types of businesses can now recruit oversees workers in the positions that they have not been filled up by Australians.

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Norther Territory Nomination Program

Moreover, further 37 businesses have taken endorsement from Migration NT and they are allowed to work with labor agreements of Home Affairs. Under the new agreement, is identifies 117 shortage of occupations in which the employers are able to fill with skilled international workers, for up to 36 on the first DAMA.

Employers can apply for fill positions with overseas national. But before that they first have to demonstrate they have been unable to fill vacant positions locally. The first four year DAMA between Australia and NT governments introduced in 2015. It was the first in the Australia where a wide range of shortage of occupations are presently available than those identified in standard skilled migration programs.

To get to know more details and information about Northern territory and other visa services, connect with Aptech Global. Fill the online assessment form so that one of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi will arrange a call back for you.

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Canberra Matrix latest round of Invitations on January 9th 2020

Australia Canberra Matrix invited skilled applicants under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 in the updated invitation round held on 9th Jan 2020. A total of 275 invitations were out for the Canberra nomination.

For Visa 190 Stream

Under the Skilled nominated Subclass 190 visa, an overall 200 invitations were issued for Canberra Matrix. All matrix will be submitted with at least 145 to 80 immigration points.

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For Visa 491 Stream

In the 491 Visa nomination, a total 75 invitations were issued and all matrix will be submitted with an immigration points between 125 to 75 points.

It is noted that all matrix will expire within 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued.

For further information regarding Canberra Nomination program and other visa services, connect with Aptech Global. One of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi will contact and reach you shortly.

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Australia Refuse for Visa Free Immigration with UK

The Government of Australia has turned down the UK offer of post-Brexit trade agreement, including visa-free work and travel between two Countries.

Australia Trade minister Simon Birmingham said that the full free movement will not be accepted as it will lead migration of highly skilled workers to UK and arrival of unskilled British workers to Melbourne and Sydney. In the Last year, ministers of New Zealand have faced similar fears of brain drain.

International trade secretary Liz Truss visited in Australia last September and declared that a plan to relocate British citizens to stay and work in a country visa-free might be just months away.

She told, “We have been clear with the fact to adopt the Australian points based system in terms of immigration system because we leave the European Union. Our two countries have a good link with historic relationship and now it is certainly something that we will be looking as a part of our free-trade negotiations”.

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Even Australia Prime minister, Scott Morrison said that visa arrangement will New Zealand country is not something which should be extended further.

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Australia Unofficial Skill Select Round results for January 11th 2020

A big round of invitation for Subclass Visa 491 and some pro rata occupations slipped into invites this category after completing the seats of 189 Visa. This means that applicants will be first invited to subclass 189 and remaining will be given to Subclass 491 visa.

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With effect of EOI draw on 5th Dec 2019, the lowest Subclass 491 (family sponsored) points have been seen as 90 immigration points. The increased in the number of invitations hopefully the cause of shortage of skilled workers and shortfall in the skilled immigration program.

The following table mentions the pro rata occupations along with ITA points:

PRO RATA OCCUPATIONS	ESTIMATED POINTS (ITA)	EOI ESTIMATED DATE
(2211) ACCOUNTANTS	90	10/1/2020
(2212) AUDITORS	90	10/1/2020
(2334) ELECTRONIC ENGINEER	90	10/1/2020
(2335) INDUSTRIAL, MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEER	90	10/1/2020
(2339) OTHER ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS	90	10/1/2020
(2611) ICT BUSINESS ANALYSTS	85	10/1/2020
(2613) SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER	90	10/1/2020
(2631) COMPUTER NETWORK PROFESSIONALS	90	10/1/2020

Aspiring candidates need to note that this is just an Aptech Global assumption and rough estimate does not impact with Australia EOI SkillSelect round results.

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How to Check Eligibility of Migration through Australia Immigration Points Calculator

Australian immigration points calculator is the systematic way of deciding whether you are eligible to apply for Australia PR Visa or not. The immigration point system is the basic eligibility criteria which you need to meet to apply for PR.

In this you need allocated with points as per age, work experience, English language proficiency and other factors. The higher the immigration score more will be the chances to get your PR.

1.      1.  Age Points

You must be below 45 years of age for applying Australia PR

Age	Points Awarded
18 to 24	25 points
25 to 32	30 points
33 to 39	25 points
40 to 44	15 points
45 to 49	0 points

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2. English Language Proficiency MarksEnglish is the acceptable language while applying for Australia permanent residency visa where you can go with IELTS or PTE to check the English eligibility.

Language Proficiency	Points Awarded
Superior English- IELTS 8/PTE 79 or more	20 points
Proficient English- IELTS 7/PTE 65 or more	10 points
Competent English- IELTS 6 or more	0 points

3. Work Experience in Australia -  You must have atleast 2 years of work experience for applying Australia PR. 

Work Experience	Points Awarded
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)	20 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)	15 points
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)	10 points
At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)	5 points

4. Overseas work Experience -  Also for the overseas Skilled workers willing to apply for Australia PR must have atleast 2 years of work experience. 

Work Experience	Points Awarded
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)	15 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)	10 points
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)	5 points

5. Education Qualification - For applying Australia Pr visa you must have done your graduaction.

Qualification	Points Awarded
Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other recognized standard	20 points
At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian recognized Standards	15 points
Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognize standard	10 point

6. Other Factors: There are other factors too by which you can score extra Points

Factor	Points Awarded
Credentialed community language qualifications	5 points
Study in regional Australia or metropolitan area (excluding distance education)	5 points
Professional Year completion, for a period of at least 12 months in the four year	5 points

7. Partner Skill Requirements -  The Australian immigration department also introduced new partner skill points in the recent update help on November 2019. The points are allocated as listed below:

Requirements	Points Awarded
Your Spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria. Age should be under 45 years. Competent English. Nominated skill assessment that is on same skilled occupation list as yours nominated skill assessment. Nominated a Suitable skilled occupation and obtained a positive skill assessment.	10 points
Your Spouse or de facto partner achieved the below criteria: Your partner has competent English, and Your partner must be an applicant of same subclass as yours, and Your partner is not an Australian permanent residency or Australian citizen.	5 points
You are single (do not have spouse or de facto partner) or your partner is an Australian permanent resident or Australian Citizen.	10 points

Australian Immigration points calculator tells you how much scores you need to apply for Australia PR Process. Get in touch with the Australian Immigration consultants in Delhi

Significant Changes for Australia Work Experience points from 7th January 2020

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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has now changed the way they used to access skilled candidates on their work experience points. These changes have been declared on 7th January 2020.

Earlier, if an individual was accessed through some skills assessment authorities (AIM, ACS (offshore) etc), the assessing body would determine a “deeming date”. Any person who has work experience that was undertaken before this “deeming date” was unable to be counted as skilled for work experience points.

Now, DHA has changed this policy and will allow any kind of work experience that takes place after acquiring academic qualifications and work experience to count for immigration points.

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Under the new Australian policy, following points will be taken into account:

• The opinion of the relevant skills assessing authority on the period of skilled employment includes the date when the assessing authority deemed the skilled applicant.
• The ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand standard Classification of Occupations) contains any pre-requisite work experience and academic qualifications that are relevant to claimed skilled employment and any other appropriate information like employment records and reference.
• If the opinion of skills assessing authority would result in applicant to award fewer points than claimed by applicant in EOI, then decision makers will consider the information in ANSZCO while determining the applicant was working at a skilled level.

Take an example, if an overseas IT graduate gain 5 years of work experience as an ICT security specialist, the ACS will use the first 2 years for meeting the skills assessment standards and 3 years will be counted as skilled for DHA points. Now, the entire 5 years will be counted as skilled points for ANZSCO.

Australia Opens Immigration Door To Migrant Farm Workers

The Government of Australia has announced a special labor agreement of new horticulture few days back that will aid Australian farmers to recruit low skilled and skilled foreign workers.

The new horticulture labor agreement will effectively commence from 1st January 2020. This agreement will also offer concession in minimum salary and in English language eligibility requirement in order to become eligible for foreign workers.

Employers under the Horticulture industry can sponsor foreign workers in 31 eligible occupations in the new labor agreement.

Senator McKenzie, the Agriculture minister, commented that the new labor agreement will aid to address the needs of workers in regional areas of Australia (applicant can apply thourgh 491 visa). The horticulture industry of Australia is fully developed and for growing, it needs a skilled workforce.

The motivating factor about this agreement is that it offers a pathway to permanent residency besides low English and salary requirements. Along with this, an Australia PR can give huge incentive to migrant farm workers if they stick their jobs in the farms sector.

In the New horticulture labor agreement, employers are able to sponsor foreign workers for up to 50 years of age. English requirement is also low as one has to score at least 5 bands in each module in IELTS.

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A farmer from Victoria, Charnamat Singh, told that retaining regular employees for farming is one of the biggest challenges. Mr. Singh has to pay higher wages to retain his farm employees.

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