Use this calculator to estimate your skilled migration points before reviewing your visa options.
The result is only an estimate. Skilled migration eligibility can also depend on occupation, skills assessment, English, invitation rounds, state nomination, work experience, age and other requirements.
Complete the calculator below to estimate your skilled migration points.
After calculating your estimated points, complete the Skilled Visa Assessment for a more detailed pathway review.
Contact our migration team by phone, email, online consultation or office appointment. We assist clients in Australia and overseas with Australian visa, citizenship, review and migration matters.
Phone:
(+61) 2 9002 5511
Email:
Office Address:
Suite 70 / 48-50 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Postal Address:
PO Box 947
Parramatta NSW 2124
Australia
Submit your enquiry, upload supporting documents if relevant, or be directed to the most appropriate Shada assessment pathway.
Our office is conveniently located in the Parramatta CBD and is easily accessible by public transport and car. We assist clients throughout Australia and internationally by appointment, phone and online consultation.
Shada Migration Services
Suite 70 / 48-50 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Phone:
(+61) 2 9002 5511
Email:
Consultations are available:
Appointments are recommended for consultations so we can allocate appropriate time to review your matter.
Yes. We assist clients by telephone and online consultation, including clients outside Sydney and overseas.
Where possible, bring any relevant visa documents, Department correspondence, tribunal decisions, passports, identity documents and supporting evidence relating to your matter.
Yes. Our Migration Enquiry & Assessment Form allows you to upload relevant documents so our team can conduct an initial review before contacting you.
Yes. We regularly assist clients located in Australia and overseas with Australian migration matters.
We review enquiries as soon as practicable. Urgent matters should also contact our office by phone.
Guidance for permanent residents and eligible applicants who want to understand Australian citizenship eligibility, residence requirements, travel absences, disclosure issues and possible risks before applying.
Shada Migration Services assists with citizenship eligibility reviews, application preparation and complex citizenship matters involving residence issues, travel history, character concerns, visa history or special circumstances.
Becoming an Australian citizen is an important milestone for many permanent residents and families who have built their life in Australia. Australian citizenship may provide a greater sense of security, belonging and participation in Australian community life.
Before applying, it is important to understand whether you satisfy the residence requirements, whether travel outside Australia may affect the application, and whether any visa history, criminal history or disclosure issue requires careful review.
Our role is to help you identify possible issues before lodgement, prepare a clear application strategy and understand whether further advice or supporting material may be required.
Many applicants become Australian citizens through Australian citizenship by conferral. Eligibility is generally assessed by reference to residence requirements, permanent residence status, identity requirements and good character considerations.
In many cases, applicants must satisfy residence requirements before becoming eligible to apply. Travel outside Australia, time spent overseas, the date permanent residence was granted and previous visa history may affect the assessment.
Some applicants may need closer review before applying, including people with lengthy absences from Australia, previous visa refusals or cancellations, pending charges, criminal history, identity issues or complex family circumstances.
Citizenship applications can appear straightforward, but some matters require careful review before lodgement. These are common issues where professional advice may help.
Reviewing whether your time in Australia, permanent residence period and lawful residence history may satisfy citizenship residence requirements.
Assessing overseas travel, long absences and whether absence periods may create eligibility concerns before applying.
Considering criminal history, pending charges, police clearances, disclosure obligations and possible good character concerns.
Reviewing whether previous visa refusals, cancellations, bridging visas or complex immigration history may affect the application.
Identifying document gaps, name differences, identity concerns and evidence required to support the citizenship application.
Considering citizenship issues for children, family members and applicants with special circumstances or complex background facts.
We can assist at different stages of a citizenship matter, from initial eligibility review to application preparation and advice about risks before lodgement.
We review your residence history, permanent residence date, travel history and key facts to help identify whether you may be ready to apply.
We assist with preparing application information, checking consistency and identifying supporting documents that may be relevant.
For complex cases, we can prepare written advice explaining eligibility concerns, risks and recommended next steps.
We help you consider how to approach disclosure issues involving travel, character, identity, previous visa history or other relevant matters.
We review evidence and identify possible document gaps before lodgement, including identity and residence-related material.
Where your matter is not straightforward, we help you decide whether further evidence, explanation or a staged approach may be appropriate.
Some applicants are required to attend a citizenship appointment, sit the Australian citizenship test and later attend a citizenship ceremony before becoming an Australian citizen. Requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s age, circumstances and application pathway.
It is important to ensure that application information is accurate and complete before reaching the appointment stage. If there are concerns about eligibility, travel history, character or identity, those issues should usually be considered before lodgement rather than after a request or delay arises.
Use our online citizenship assessment to identify possible eligibility issues before applying. If your circumstances are complex, we can also provide professional advice or a written Letter of Advice.
Eligibility depends on your visa status, residence history, time spent outside Australia, identity evidence and good character considerations. A proper review should look at your actual dates and circumstances.
Many applicants need to satisfy residence requirements before applying. The assessment may depend on lawful residence, permanent residence and absences from Australia.
Yes. Travel absences may affect eligibility, especially if you have spent significant time outside Australia during the relevant residence period.
They can. Character issues, pending charges and disclosure obligations should be reviewed carefully before applying.
Some applicants are required to sit the citizenship test and attend an appointment. Requirements can vary depending on age and circumstances.
If you are unsure about your eligibility or you have travel, character, identity or visa history concerns, professional advice before lodgement may help you avoid unnecessary risk.
Request a professional migration consultation with Shada Migration Services to discuss an Australian visa, citizenship, employer sponsorship, review, cancellation, tribunal or other immigration matter.
A migration consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your circumstances with a registered migration agent and obtain preliminary advice regarding your immigration matter.
Consultations may assist with visa applications, Australian citizenship matters, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, family migration, visa refusals, visa cancellations, Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters, Ministerial Intervention requests and other immigration issues.
Consultations may be conducted by telephone, Google Meet video conference or face-to-face appointment at our Parramatta office, subject to availability.
The consultation fee applies to the scheduled consultation only and does not include preparation, lodgement, representation or ongoing migration services unless separately agreed in writing.
AUD $220
Duration: 30 minutes
AUD $330
Duration: 60 minutes
Complete the form below to request a migration consultation. After your booking request and payment are received, Shada Migration Services will contact you to confirm the appointment arrangements.
Before booking a consultation, you may wish to review important client information and professional standards relevant to registered migration agents in Australia.
Understand key client information, migration service expectations and practical guidance when working with a registered migration agent.
View Consumer GuideReview professional obligations, ethical standards and conduct requirements applicable to registered migration agents.
View Code of ConductThese terms apply to consultation bookings made with Shada Migration Services. By submitting a booking request and paying the consultation fee, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below.
1.1 These Consultation Terms & Conditions govern all consultation bookings made with Shada Migration Services.
1.2 By booking and paying for a consultation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Consultation Terms & Conditions.
1.3 Shada Migration Services may provide consultations by telephone, Google Meet video conference or face-to-face appointment at our Parramatta office, subject to availability.
2.1 A consultation is intended to provide professional migration information, preliminary advice, visa pathway discussion, eligibility review and strategic guidance based on the information provided by you at the time of consultation.
2.2 Advice provided during the consultation is based on the information available at the time of the appointment.
2.3 If relevant information is omitted, inaccurate, incomplete or later changes, the advice provided during the consultation may also change.
3.1 Booking a consultation does not guarantee the success of any visa application, citizenship application, sponsorship application, review application, tribunal matter, Ministerial Intervention request or any other immigration matter.
3.2 All immigration outcomes remain subject to Australian migration legislation, policy, evidentiary requirements and the discretion of the relevant decision-maker.
4.1 Payment of a consultation fee covers the consultation appointment only.
4.2 A consultation does not create an ongoing client relationship for preparation, lodgement, representation or management of an immigration matter.
4.3 Ongoing migration services require a separate written agreement between you and Shada Migration Services.
5.1 Consultations are scheduled for the duration selected at the time of booking.
5.2 Additional time may require a further appointment or additional consultation fees.
6.1 You are encouraged to provide relevant documents before the consultation, including visa records, Department correspondence, refusal decisions, cancellation notices, tribunal documents, identity documents and any other material relevant to your matter.
6.2 Shada Migration Services may not be able to provide complete advice if relevant documents or information are not provided before or during the consultation.
7.1 Where offered by Shada Migration Services, consultation fees may be credited towards professional fees for a related migration matter.
7.2 Any consultation fee credit is subject to the terms communicated at the time of engagement and may not apply to all services.
This Cancellation & Refund Policy applies to consultation bookings made with Shada Migration Services.
8.1 If you are unable to attend your scheduled consultation, you should notify Shada Migration Services as soon as possible.
8.2 Appointments may be rescheduled without additional charge where at least two (2) business days' notice is provided and an alternative appointment time is available.
8.3 Unless otherwise agreed, only one complimentary rescheduling request will be permitted.
9.1 Late attendance may reduce the available consultation time.
9.2 Consultation sessions will generally conclude at the scheduled finishing time to avoid impacting other appointments.
9.3 If you arrive significantly late, Shada Migration Services may shorten the consultation or require a new appointment to be booked.
10.1 If you fail to attend a scheduled consultation without prior notice, the consultation fee will generally be forfeited.
10.2 A new consultation fee may be required to arrange another appointment.
11.1 Consultation fees are generally non-refundable once a booking has been confirmed.
11.2 Requests for refunds arising from exceptional circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
11.3 The decision to approve or decline a refund request is at the sole discretion of Shada Migration Services.
11.4 Refunds will not generally be provided where a client fails to attend, arrives late, changes their mind, or fails to provide relevant information or documents.
12.1 If Shada Migration Services is unable to proceed with a scheduled consultation due to unforeseen circumstances, the client may be offered a rescheduled appointment or a refund of the consultation fee paid.
12.2 Shada Migration Services will not be responsible for indirect loss, inconvenience, travel costs or other expenses arising from rescheduling or cancellation of a consultation.
Answer: No. A consultation provides migration information, preliminary advice, eligibility assessment and strategic guidance based on the information available at the time of the appointment. No consultation can guarantee the success or approval of any visa, citizenship, sponsorship, review or immigration application.
Answer: No. Payment of a consultation fee covers the consultation appointment only. Ongoing migration services require a separate written agreement and may involve additional professional fees, government charges and third-party costs.
Answer: In some circumstances, Shada Migration Services may offer a consultation fee credit if you formally engage our services for a related migration matter. Any such credit is subject to the terms communicated at the time of engagement.
Answer: Yes. Appointment rescheduling requests should be made at least two (2) business days before the scheduled consultation. Rescheduling requests are subject to appointment availability.
Answer: Late attendance may reduce the available consultation time. Consultation sessions will generally conclude at the scheduled finishing time to avoid impacting other appointments.
Answer: If you fail to attend your scheduled consultation without prior notice, your consultation fee may be forfeited and a new consultation fee may be required to arrange another appointment.
Answer: Consultation fees are generally non-refundable once a booking has been confirmed. Requests arising from exceptional circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of Shada Migration Services.
Answer: Clients are encouraged to provide any relevant documents before the appointment, including visa records, Department correspondence, refusal decisions, cancellation notices, tribunal documents, skills assessments, English test results or other relevant material. Providing documents in advance may assist in making the consultation more productive.
Answer: Yes. Consultations can be conducted by telephone or Google Meet video conference for clients located anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Answer: Consultation appointments may be conducted by telephone, Google Meet video conference or face-to-face at our Parramatta office, subject to availability.
Answer: Once your booking request and payment have been received, Shada Migration Services will review your booking information and contact you to confirm the appointment time and consultation arrangements.
Answer: Consultation bookings are governed by the Consultation Terms & Conditions and the Cancellation & Refund Policy published on this page. By submitting a booking request and paying the consultation fee, you acknowledge and agree to those terms.
Australian visa English requirements
A practical guide to the English proficiency levels and approved test scores used for Australian skilled migration and related visa requirements.
Different visas require different English levels. For points-tested skilled migration, Competent English is normally the minimum threshold, while Proficient and Superior English may provide additional points. Functional English is mainly relevant to adult secondary applicants and may affect whether a second visa application charge is payable.
Always check the requirements of the particular visa subclass and the validity period applying to your test result.
Adult secondary applicants
Functional English does not provide skilled-migration points. It is commonly relevant to family members aged 18 or over. Depending on the visa subclass, an adult family member who does not have Functional English may be required to pay a second visa application charge before visa grant.
Functional English may also be demonstrated through a qualifying passport or specified English-medium education. The table below covers approved test results taken on or after 7 August 2025.
| Approved English test | Minimum result |
|---|---|
| CELPIP General | Overall score of at least 5 |
| IELTS Academic | Average band score of at least 4.5 |
| IELTS General Training | Average band score of at least 4.5 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | Overall score of at least 38 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Overall score of at least 1020 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Overall score of at least 38 |
| PTE Academic | Overall score of at least 24 |
| TOEFL iBT | Total score of at least 26 |
English proficiency level
Each minimum component score must be achieved. Vocational English may be relevant to particular visa subclasses but does not itself provide points in the General Skilled Migration points test.
| Approved English test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELPIP General | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IELTS Academic | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IELTS General Training | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | 49 | 47 | 45 | 38 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 220 | 240 | 200 | 270 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | 41 | 44 | 45 | 54 |
| PTE Academic | 33 | 36 | 29 | 24 |
| TOEFL iBT | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 |
English proficiency level
Competent English is generally the minimum English level for points-tested skilled migration. A qualifying passport may also establish Competent English for relevant visas.
| Approved English test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 163 | 163 | 170 | 179 |
| CELPIP General | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| IELTS General Training | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | 56 | 55 | 57 | 48 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 290 | 310 | 290 | 330 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | 57 | 60 | 64 | 70 |
| PTE Academic | 47 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| TOEFL iBT | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
English proficiency level
A points-tested skilled migration applicant who meets Proficient English may claim 10 points, subject to the requirements applying at invitation and visa application.
| Approved English test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 175 | 179 | 193 | 194 |
| CELPIP General | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| IELTS General Training | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | 61 | 63 | 74 | 59 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 350 | 360 | 380 | 360 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | 67 | 71 | 78 | 82 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 59 | 69 | 76 |
| TOEFL iBT | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 |
English proficiency level
A points-tested skilled migration applicant who meets Superior English may claim 20 points, subject to the requirements applying at invitation and visa application.
| Approved English test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 186 | 190 | 210 | 208 |
| CELPIP General | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| IELTS Academic | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| IELTS General Training | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 390 | 400 | 420 | 400 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | 80 | 83 | 89 | 89 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | 70 | 85 | 88 |
| TOEFL iBT | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Older approved tests used a different score framework. Results from tests taken on or before 6 August 2025 may remain usable until 6 August 2028 for some visa purposes, but the applicable validity period depends on the visa subclass and English level. Check the relevant Home Affairs visa page before relying on an older result.
The Department of Home Affairs requires approved tests to be taken at a secure test centre. Completely online, remote-proctored or at-home versions are not accepted for Australian visa purposes. Examples include CELPIP Online, IELTS Online, LANGUAGECERT Academic Online, MET Digital taken at home, OET@Home and TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Visa requirements and accepted evidence can change. Confirm the current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before lodging an application.
Migration advice in Australia
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