Age:

    18-24 years (+25)
    25-32 years (+30)
    33-39 years (+25)
    40-44 years (+15)

    English:

    Competent English - IELTS 6/ OET B/ PTE 50 (+0)
    Proficient English - IELTS 7/OET B/ PTE 65 (+10)
    Superior English - IELTS 8/OET A/ PTE 79 (+20)

    Marital Status:

    Single (+10)
    Spouse / de fato partner acquired skills assessment and is inline with the same list as the main applicant (+10)
    Spouse / de fato partner is an Australian citizen or Permeant Resident (+10)
    Spouse / de fato has Component English - IELTS 6/ OET B/ PTE 50 (+5)

    Overseas skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation of past 10 years:

    3-4 years skilled employment (+5)
    5-7 years skilled employment (+10)
    8-10 years skilled employment (+15)

    Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation of past 10 years:

    1-2 years skilled employment (+5)
    3-4 years skilled employment (+10)
    5-7 years skilled employment (+15)
    8-10 years skilled employment (+20)

    Educational qualifications, at time of invitation:

    Doctorate degree (+20)
    At least a bachelor's degree or Masters (+15)
    A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia (+10)

    Australian study qualifications, at time of invitation:

    At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement (+5)

    Other factors, at time of invitation:

    Accredited in a community language (+5)
    Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement (+5)
    Professional year in Australia (+5)
    STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Study in RESEARCH, Masters or Doctoral degree (+10)

    Nomination/Sponsorship, at time of invitation:

    Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (Visa subclass 491 only) *after Nov-19 (+15)
    190 visa Nomination by state or territory government (+5)

    If all other points claims are equal invitations for points tested visas will be ranked by the Migration Points Test as described below:

    *First - primary applicants with a skilled spouse or de facto partner
    *Equal First - primary applicants without a spouse or de facto partner
    *Second - Primary applicants with a spouse or de facto partner who can demonstrate competent English but does not have the skills for skilled partner points (age and skills)
    *Third - Primary applicants with a partner who is ineligible for either competent English or Skilled partner points.These applicants will be ranked below all other cohorts, if all other points claims are equal