Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Points Of Occupation in demand/job offer:

If your nominated occupation is on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) either at the time your application is lodged or assessed and you have recent work experience related to that occupation, you can be awarded additional points.

The MODL has occupations from within the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) identified as being in demand in Australia. You will be eligible for a higher number of points if you also have a full time job offer from an employer in Australia.

You should be aware that occupations on the MODL change from time to time.

Points awarded:

The table below sets out the points available under this part of the points test.

Occupation	Points
If all the following apply: your nominated occupation is on the MODL you have been employed in your nominated skilled occupation, or a closely related skilled occupation for a period totaling at least one (1) year in the four (4) years immediately before you make your application You have a job offer for full time employment in Australia in your nominated occupation from an organization that has employed at least ten (10) people on a full time basis for the two (2) years immediately before you make your application.	20
If all the following apply: your nominated occupation is in demand on the MODL You have been employed in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation for a period totaling at least one (1) year in the four (4) years immediately before you make your application.	15

Evidence to attach to your application:

To receive extra points for a job offer, you must provide documentary evidence of your job offer. This evidence must:

• be written on the official letterhead of the prospective employer
• indicate clearly on the letterhead the full address of the employer, any telephone and fax numbers, and email and website addresses
• Have the name and position of the person authorized to sign the offer of employment typed or stamped below that person’s signature. A letter with an illegible signature will not be accepted.
• the exact period of employment, including:
  • whether permanent or temporary
  • full or part time
  • the main five (5) duties
  • the salary
  • position/s offered

Note: Positions should not be described by generic titles (for example, research officer) but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (for example, research chemist)

• The organization making the job offer must also indicate the number of people it has employed on a full time basis for the previous two (2) years.

For you to be awarded these points, documentary evidence as described above must be included with your application. The department will check the details of any job offer provided before points are awarded.