Guidelines For Points For General Work Visa And Critical Skills Work Visa Criteria Published

At a Glance

• The Department of Home Affairs has published the allocation of points and criteria for the General Work Visa and Critical Skills Work Visa under the new points-based system to adjudicate work visa applications.
• The new points-based system has reduced documentary requirements as compared to the previous immigration process for these visas, and is expected to reduce processing times for the General Work Visa and Critical Skills Work Visa.
• Applicants applying for a Critical Skills Work Visa must score at least 100 points by having an occupation listed on the critical skills list. Those applying for a General Work Visa must score at least 100 points under a points-based system that includes factors such as educational qualifications, salary level, years of experience, language skills and the status of their employer.