Latest GSM Migration Standard Scoring Project
| Scoring Project | Scores |
| Nominated Skilled Occupation [Professional Nomination required in SOL list, but unscored] | 0 |
| Age | |
| 18-24 | 25 |
| 25-32 | 30 |
| 33-39 | 25 |
| 40-45 | 15 |
| English Language Proficiency [Minimum IELTS 6.0 to be eligible] | |
| (IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50 in all bands or equivalent) | 0 |
| (IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65 in all bands or equivalent) | 10 |
| (IELTS 8.0 / PTE 79 in all bands or equivalent) | 20 |
| Working Experience in Australia | |
| Relevant 1 year work experience within the last 10 years | 5 |
| Relevant 3 years work experience within the last 10 years | 10 |
| Relevant 5 years work experience within the last 10 years | 15 |
| Overseas Working Experience | |
| Relevant 3 years work experience within the last 10 years | 5 |
| Relevant 5 years work experience within the last 10 years | 10 |
| Relevant 8 years work experience within the last 10 years | 15 |
| Educational Background [Overseas Education must have Australian Recognition] | |
| Australian or Overseas PhD | 20 |
| Australian Bachelor, Honours or Masters degree or overseas equivalent | 15 |
| Australian Diploma | 10 |
| Australian Certificate III or IV | 10 |
| Overseas Apprenticeship | 10 |
| Marital Status | |
| PR/Citizen (Single; OR Partner has Skilled Occupation with relevant skills assessment including Competent English (IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50 in all bands or equivalent); OR Partner is an Australian PR/Citizen) | 10 |
| Partner has Competent English (IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50 in all bands or equivalent) | 5 |
| Others | |
| Professional Year Program | 5 |
| Australian Study Requirement – 2 Years | 5 |
| English Community Language [NAATI Certified Translation Level/CCL Testing] | 5 |
| Designated Regional Area Study – 2 Years min. | 5 |
| State/Territory Government Nomination – Subclass 190 | 5 |
| State/Territory Government Nomination – Subclass 491 | 15 |
| Specialist Educational Qualification [Master by Research/PhD in STEM field] | 10 |
Relevant STEM fields for Specialist Educational Qualification
| Biological Sciences |
| Chemical Sciences |
| Earth Sciences |
| Mathematical Sciences |
| Natural and Physical Sciences |
| Other Natural and Physical Sciences |
| Physics and Astronomy |
| Computer Science |
| Information Systems |
| Information Technology |
| Other Information Technology |
| Aerospace Engineering and Technology |
| Civil Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology |
| Engineering and Related Technologies |
| Geomatic Engineering |
| Manufacturing Engineering and Technology |
| Maritime Engineering and Technology |
| Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology |
| Other Engineering and Related Technologies |
| Process and Resources Engineering |