Points Calculate Eligibility
Age, education, work experience, English ability: each awarded points. Need 65+ points minimum to be considered. More points = higher priority.
Occupation List
Australia publishes list of needed occupations (engineers, nurses, IT workers, etc.). Jobs on list get extra points. Off-list jobs: harder to qualify.
Processing
Express of Interest (EOI) submitted. High-scoring applicants invited to apply. Processing: 6-12 months if invited.