New Points Test for Certain General Skilled Migration Visas
The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has officially anounced a new points test to be introduced from 01.07.2011.
This change will apply to certain General Skilled Migration Visas, such as
- subclasses 175 / 885 Skilled Independent
- subclasses 176 / 886 Skilled Sponsored and
- subclasses 475 / 487 Skilled Regional Sponsored
The points test will allow for persons up to 50 years to apply for e.g. one of those visa subclasses. However, no additional points will be awarded.
The applicable pass mark is currently set to be 65 points.