Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)
Points Awarded For Nominated Skilled Occupation:
You will only be awarded points for your nominated occupation if you meet the following:
- the occupation you nominate is on the SOL current at the time you make your application
- the relevant Australian assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation determines that your skills are suitable for that occupation.
A complete list of the points awarded for each occupation is available on the SOL.
See: Skilled Occupation List Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)
Points are awarded according to the skill category of your occupation. A general overview of these categories is provided below.
|
Skill |
Points |
Requirements |
|
For most occupations where training is specific to the occupation |
60 |
In most cases you will have a qualification (such as a degree or trade qualification) and experience which meets the relevant Australian standards. In some cases, experience without formal qualifications may be acceptable. |
|
For more general professional occupations |
50 |
You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree or higher qualification. |
|
For other general skilled occupations |
40 |
You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma. |
Evidence to attach to your application:
At the time of making your application, you must provide evidence that you have applied to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
You must attach with your application certified copies of all the documents you provided to the assessing body including:
- your post-secondary qualifications, such as your degree or diploma certificate and your transcripts or mark sheets
- if you have worked in an occupation where substantial work experience may be accepted instead of formal qualifications, references from your employers that outline the positions you held, and the duties you performed.
These will be examined to determine whether your qualification/s and work experience are relevant to your nominated occupation.
To be granted this visa, you must provide a certified copy of a completed skills assessment document which confirms that your skills have been assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation.
