Hi All for Info
Part 2—Pool and pass marks in relation to general skilled migration visas
6 Pool and pass marks—post‑1 July 2018 invitations to apply
(1) For the purposes of the Act and Regulations, the pool mark in relation to a general skilled migration visa is 65 points.
(2) For the purposes of the Act and Regulations, the pass mark in relation to applications for a general skilled migration visa is 65 points.
7 Pool and pass marks—pre‑1 July 2018 invitations to apply
(1) For the purposes of the Act and Regulations, the pool mark in relation to a general skilled migration visa is 60 points.
(2) For the purposes of the Act and Regulations, the pass mark in relation to applications for a general skilled migration visa is 60 points.
Explanatory Statement
- The instrument operates to set a pool and pass mark of 65 for the “points” system under Subdivision B of Division 3 of Part 2 of the Act for the following three classes of visa where an application is made on or after 1 July 2018 in response to an invitation given by the Minister on or after 1 July 2018:
· a Skilled – Independent (Permanent) (Class SI) visa;
· a Skilled – Nominated (Permanent) (Class SN) visa; and
· a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa.
- For these visas, the instrument sets the pool and pass mark at 65 points. This pass mark reflects the high level of interest in skilled migration to Australia and the high calibre of prospective applicants who express their interest in the General Skilled Migration program. This pass mark is consistent with the level set for the points test under repealed regulation 2.26AB, in effect until 1 July 2013.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00920/Explanatory%20Statement/Text