Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard.
At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard.
Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard.
You can receive five points if your partner meets requirements at the time you are invited to apply relating to:
Age;
English Language Ability;
A suitable skills assessment in a nominated occupation on the same Skilled Occupation List used for your application.
You cannot receive these points if your partner is not included on your visa application, or if they are an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
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Points for Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited
You can receive five points for having completed a Professional Year in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply.
Your Professional Year course must have been in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. The course must have lasted for a period totalling at least 12 months.
