Skilled Migration Criteria

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Applicants for skilled migration need to meet strict threshold criteria.

These criteria include:

Age

You must be aged between 18 and 44 at the time of application.

English Language Ability

Most applicants will need to undertake an English language test (in most cases, the IELTS). Native English speakers have the option of not taking the test, but must do so to obtain maximum points for English.

Skills Assessment

All applicants need to undergo skills assessment in a skilled occupation. Criteria for skills assessment vary by occupation and there are a large number of skills assessing authorities. In most cases, the skills assessment will be based on the applicant's qualifications and work experience, though in some cases English language ability and formal examinations are required.

Recent Work Experience or 2-Years of Study in Australia

Most applicants need to show that they have worked in skilled employment for at least 12 of the 24 months prior to lodgement of their application.

The main exception to this rule is for international students who have studied in Australia for 2 years.