PR Eligibility Assessment Australia

Australia PR Points Test and Eligibility

The Australia PR points test is particularly relevant to subclasses 189, 190 and 491. Points can be awarded for factors including age, skilled employment, educational qualifications and English language proficiency. Additional points may be available depending on your circumstances. SkillSelect provides an indicative points score based on the information entered in your EOI.

A score of 65 is the minimum points threshold for these points-tested skilled visas, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed invitation score. Invitation outcomes can depend on the relevant visa program, occupation, nomination arrangements and available places. Your eligibility assessment should therefore consider both your points score and the other requirements of the intended visa.

How to Get PR in Australia

There are several Australian permanent residency pathways, including skilled migration, employer-sponsored migration and certain regional pathways. Subclass 189 and subclass 190 are permanent skilled visas, while subclass 491 is a provisional regional visa that may provide a pathway toward permanent residence through the applicable requirements. Employer-sponsored permanent options also include the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).

The right pathway depends on your circumstances. A skilled migration assessment should consider your occupation, skills assessment, English results, qualifications, age, employment history and potential nomination options. For applicants considering employer-sponsored routes, the requirements are different and may involve an eligible employer and nominated position.

Check Your Australian PR Eligibility

Australian Immigration Consultants can help you review the factors relevant to your Australia PR eligibility, including your potential points score, occupation, qualifications, English language evidence and possible skilled migration pathways. An assessment can help you understand which requirements you may need to satisfy before proceeding with an application.

You can also review the Australian Government's SkillSelect information and the official skilled occupation list when researching skilled migration eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the basic Australia PR eligibility requirements?

Requirements depend on the visa pathway. For skilled migration, factors can include an eligible occupation, suitable skills assessment, English proficiency, points, qualifications, skilled employment and applicable health and character requirements.

2. How many points do I need for Australia PR?

For the points-tested subclasses 189, 190 and 491, the current minimum points threshold is 65. Meeting 65 points does not guarantee an invitation to apply for a skilled visa.

3. Can I use an Australia PR points calculator to check my eligibility?

A points calculator can provide an estimate of your potential score based on factors such as age, English, qualifications and skilled employment. However, points are only one part of assessing eligibility, and each claim must satisfy the applicable visa requirements.

4. Does my occupation need to be on Australia's skilled occupation list?

For many skilled visa pathways, your nominated occupation must be eligible for the relevant visa. Different visa subclasses can use different occupation requirements, so the applicable list should be checked before selecting a pathway.

5. Is 65 points enough to get Australian PR?

65 points meets the current minimum threshold for the points-tested subclasses 189, 190 and 491, but it does not guarantee an invitation. You must also satisfy the other requirements of the relevant visa and receive an invitation where one is required.