Australian Skilled Migration points test increase

From 8 May 2002 the pass and pool marks for some general skilled migrationvisa categories has changed.

These changes only effect you if you lodged your application on or after 8May 2002. If you lodged your application before 8 May 2002 these changes willnot affect your application.

If you apply to migrate to Australia under the Skilled - Australian Sponsoredcategory or any of the Skilled - Independent categories, you will be assessedagainst a points test.

Points can be awarded for skill, age, English language ability, specific workexperience, occupation in demand (and job offer), Australian qualifications,spouse skills and relationship (for Skilled - Australian sponsored only). Pointsare awarded once the basic requirements have been satisfied.

Pass mark and pool mark

You must gain sufficient points to reach the pass mark. Applications whichachieve a score below the past mark (but above another mark, known as the 'poolmark'), will be held in reserve for up to 2 years after assessment. 

If the pass mark is lowered at any time in that 2 year period, and your scoreis equal to, or higher than, the new pass mark, your case will be processedfurther.

Applications received on or after 8 May 2002 are subject to the followingpass marks and pool marks.

Applications received before 8 May 2002 will continue to be subject to thepass marks and pool marks listed below:

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CLIENT OF WORKPERMIT.COM WE WILL ADVISE YOU SHORTLY IFTHESE CHANGES WILL IMPACT YOUR APPLICATION. IF WE HAVE ALREADY LODGED YOUR VISAAPPLICATION THESE CHANGES WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR APPLICATION AND WE WILL NOTCONTACT YOU UNLESS WE FORESEE A PROBLEM.

Please contact australia@workpermit.com if you have any questions!