This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you have good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation in need in Australia .

This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market.

• are under 45 years of age

• have the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

The points test pass mark for this visa is 120 points.

If you score less than 120 points but more than 100 points your application will be placed in reserve (the pool) and will remain in the pool for two (2) years after assessment. If the pass mark is lowered at any time during the two (2) year period, and your score is equal to or higher than the new pass mark, your application will then be processed further.