You or your spouse must be able to satisfy all of the following basic requirements:

1. Age :  You must be more than 18 and less than 45 years of age when you apply.

2. English language : You should have sufficient ability in the English language for working in Australia.  A higher level of English is required for certain occupations like teaching, where English ability forms part of the skills assessment. In the Skilled-Designated Area Sponsored categories and the Skill Matching visa category you may be eligible with a lower level of English

3. Qualifications : You must have post-secondary (such as university or trade) qualifications.  In a small number of occupations substantial relevant work experience may be acceptable. 

.4. Nominated occupation : your skills and qualifications must fit to some occupation in skilled Occupation List (SOL).

If your nominated occupation is not on the SOL, you cannot apply.

5. Recent work Experience : If your nominated occupation is worth 60 points (see the points for your nominated occupation on the SOL), you must have been in paid employment in a skilled occupation (any on the SOL) for at least 12 of the 18 months before applying

If your nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points, you must have been in paid employment in a skilled occupation (any on the SOL) for at least two of the three years before applying

In the Skill Matching or Skilled-Designated Area Sponsored categories, you may be eligible with less work experience.

You do not need to meet the work experience requirement if you meet the 2 years study in Australia requirement less than 6 months before lodging your visa application. This 6 month period begins from the date of completion of the qualification, not from the date the qualification was conferred

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