Australia GSM (189 / 190 / 491). SkillSelect 65-point pass mark + state nomination.
Independent (189), state-nominated (190 +5 pts), regional (491 +15 pts). Real invitation cut-offs by ANZSCO often run 85–95+.
For Pakistani applicants: Pakistani GSM candidates typically need 85+ for popular ANZSCO codes like Software Engineer, Accountant, Civil Engineer. Cheapest gains: Superior English (+20) and partner skills points (+10).
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Australia GSM points test
Core points
Age, English, work and education
You need at least 65 points to be eligible for an Expression of Interest. Real invitation cut-offs by ANZSCO occupation often sit at 80-95+.
Sweet spot 25-32 = 30 pts. 18-24 and 33-39 = 25 pts. 45+ = 0.
Bonus points
Australian study, NAATI, partner, nomination
Score breakdown
- Age / 30+30
- English language / 20+10
- Skilled employment outside Australia / 15+5
- Skilled employment in Australia / 200 / 0
- Educational qualification / 20+15
- Australian study requirement / 50 / 0
- Specialist education (STEM) / 100 / 0
- Credentialled community language (NAATI) / 50 / 0
- Study in regional Australia / 50 / 0
- Partner skills / 10+10
- Professional Year / 50 / 0
- State / regional nomination / 150 / 0
Point values from the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect points test. The 65-point pass mark is the legal minimum to submit an EOI. Real invitation cut-offs by ANZSCO occupation often run at 85-95+ for general visa subclasses (189) and lower with state nomination (190/491). Submit an EOI through SkillSelect after a positive skill assessment.
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