What is a skills assessment?

An evaluation by a relevant assessing authority confirming your qualifications and experience match your nominated occupation — required before most skilled visa applications.

How many points do I need for a skilled visa?

It varies by occupation and current invitation rounds, but competitive scores are often in the 80–90+ range — we track this continuously.

What does state nomination add?

A state or territory nomination typically adds extra points and can be required for the subclass 190 or 491 visas.

Can I study first and transition to a skilled visa later?

Yes — many applicants complete an Australian qualification first, which can improve both their skills assessment and points score.

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Australia’s skilled migration system, scored honestly.

Student visas, skilled independent visas and employer sponsorship — we score your points test and tell you honestly which visa subclass fits.

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Student & skilled visasPoints test scoringState nomination guidance

Your points test score

Current invitation rounds trending around 80–90 for your occupation.

Age85%

English language ability70%

Skilled employment experience60%

What we offer

Australian skilled migration, scored and mapped

We calculate your points test score, check your occupation against the skilled occupation lists, and identify state nomination options that add points.

Student visa applications

Genuine Temporary Entrant statements and financial evidence prepared to Home Affairs standard.

Skilled independent visas

Points test scoring and skills assessment coordination for subclass 189 and 190 visas.

State nomination guidance

We match your occupation to states actively nominating for extra points.

Employer sponsorship

Employer-sponsored visa options assessed alongside points-based routes.

WHY VISAOCLOCK

Why choose VisaOClock

Australia’s points test rewards specific, targetable improvements — we identify which one moves your score the most.

Points-first strategy

We calculate the exact point gain from a skills assessment, retest or state nomination.

Occupation list tracking

We monitor changes to the skilled occupation lists relevant to your profession.

State nomination matching

Your occupation checked against every state’s current nomination priorities.

520+

Australian files prepared

89%

approval rate

states & territories tracked for nomination

Your options

Common Australian immigration routes

Points and sponsorship requirements vary by subclass.

Points-based?Sponsor needed?Notes

Skilled Independent (189)YesNoHighest points threshold, no nomination needed

Skilled Nominated (190)YesState nominationExtra points, ties to a specific state

Employer SponsoredNoYes, employerTied to a confirmed job offer

How it works

From points score to invitation to apply

A structured process across every skilled migration route.

STEP 01

Points test & skills assessment

We calculate your score and coordinate your occupation’s skills assessment.

STEP 02

Expression of interest

Submitted through SkillSelect, with state nomination pursued if it adds value.

STEP 03

Invitation & visa application

Full visa application prepared the moment you receive an invitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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