Skilled employment is calculated based on the full-time equivalent (FTE) years of experience. Part-time work is generally prorated (e.g., two years of part-time work at 50% will count as one year of full-time experience). If the work experience spans different countries, points are allocated based on the relevant period in each country, with distinctions between Australian and overseas experience.

The skills assessment is crucial for verifying that your work experience aligns with your nominated occupation. Generally, the assessing authority may only recognize specific periods of your work experience as relevant, depending on whether it meets their standards. Experience not covered in the positive skills assessment may not be eligible for points.

No, you cannot combine scores from different English proficiency tests. You must achieve the required scores for each component within a single test sitting to claim points for English language proficiency.

If your degree overlaps with your work experience, only full-time work completed outside the period of full-time study is typically counted for points. Concurrent work done during full-time study may be considered by some assessing authorities, but it often doesn’t count toward points.

No, completing an educational qualification in an English-speaking country does not automatically award points for English proficiency. You must still meet the required scores in an accepted English language test to claim points.

If an employer has closed, you can provide a statutory declaration or affidavit detailing your duties and responsibilities, supplemented by additional evidence such as tax documents, pay slips, or contracts. However, this evidence may be subject to the assessing authority’s discretion and the Department of Home Affairs’ approval, as statutory declarations alone may not suffice without corroborative documentation.

Your partner’s occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list and assessed positively for you to claim points. If their occupation is not on the same list applicable to your visa subclass, you may not be eligible to claim partner points.

Your points are recalculated at the time of invitation. If you age into a different bracket that results in a lower points allocation (e.g., turning 33 and losing age points), your points will be adjusted accordingly, which can impact your eligibility.

Points for professional year programs are only awarded for those completed in Australia in specific fields (such as IT, engineering, and accounting) recognised by the Department of Home Affairs. These programs must be part of an approved professional year program by a recognized professional body.

You can only claim points for your highest relevant qualification. For instance, if you hold both a bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate diploma, you will only be awarded points for the higher qualification. Additional qualifications do not accumulate separate points but can be beneficial in other areas like employment opportunities or eligibility for state nomination.