Apex Visas explains point system for Skilled labor Immigration to Australia

Working in Australia comes with its own set of perks. A great working environment breeding thorough professionalism with high paying salaries, optimum working hours and enough paid leaves to unwind and relax from the monotonous job are a few of the benefits that Australia offers to the employees. Combine these perks with an amazing culture and idyllic natural beauty to satiate that explorer within you is enough to rate Australia one of the most exciting countries to work in. No wonder almost every major MNC has an office in Australia. This also means that there is a high demand for skilled labor in this country. Australia has a very specific point system under which it provides immigration visa to skilled labor. Apex Visas believes that a candidate needs to have the right set of attributes in order to be eligible for immigration visa.

For example, if a candidate is applying under skilled labor class, direct 60 points are awarded in such a case. Then, the age of the applicant also plays a major role as different points are awarded in different age slabs:

• 18-24 yrs- 25 points
• 25-32 yrs- 30 points
• 33-39 yrs- 25 points
• 40-44 yrs- 14 points
• 45-49 yrs-   0 points

A candidate needs to have cleared IELTS exam in order to apply as skilled labor. Then, for an IELTS score of 8 or above, candidate gets 20 points, for score of 7, 10 points and for 6, the points are 0.

Australia also awards points for educational qualifications and work experience.

Work Ex               Points

8-10yrs                  20

5-8 yrs                   15

3-5 yrs                   10

1-5 yrs                   05

Apex Visas have acquired the necessary know-how about Australian immigration policies. With an impressive track record, Apex Visas has helped many Indians find a job in Australia and lead a comfortable life.