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Why Your SkillSelect EOI Matters
Victoria's 2026–27 Skilled Visa Nomination Program will use the Victorian Points Test (VPT) to rank subclass 190 and 491 applicants.
The VPT has a maximum of 950 points, with no fixed invitation score. Rankings draw on information from your SkillSelect EOI and Victorian ROI.
Outdated English results, incorrect employment claims or missing partner points could affect your nomination prospects.
How the Victorian Points Test Works
The VPT assesses seven factors:
- Age: up to 300 points
- English: up to 200 points
- Skilled employment experience: up to 100 points
- Qualifications: up to 100 points
- Occupation skill level: up to 50 points
- Partner skills: up to 50 points
- Eligible Victorian skilled earnings: up to 150 points
The VPT is separate from the federal points test. Applicants must still meet the 65-point SkillSelect minimum and all applicable visa requirements.
Four Common EOI Mistakes
1. Outdated English Results
Superior English earns 200 VPT points, compared with 100 for Proficient English. Failing to update improved results may affect your ranking.
2. Incorrect Employment History
More than eight years of eligible experience in your nominated occupation can earn 100 points. All claimed experience must meet the relevant requirements and be supported by evidence.
3. Missing Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree earns 50 points, a Master's 75 and a PhD 100. Check that your EOI reflects your latest qualifications.
4. Incorrect Partner Skills
To receive 50 VPT partner points, you must have claimed 10 partner skills points in SkillSelect, include your partner in your visa application, and have a partner whose nominated occupation is on Victoria's priority occupation list.
All three conditions must be met.
Two Invitation Pathways
Most Competitive: Applicants are ranked by VPT scores across eligible occupations.
Priority Industry: Certain occupations in healthcare, social services, education and construction, among other designated sectors, receive priority consideration.
Priority status depends on the nominated occupation and applicable requirements. An invitation is never guaranteed.
New Fees and ROI Requirements
From 2026–27:
- ROI fee: AUD 60, or AUD 66 including GST.
- 190/491 nomination application: AUD 180, or AUD 198 including GST.
GST applies when the applicant is in Australia at payment. Nomination application fees are payable when invited applicants submit their applications.
Previous-year ROIs will not carry over. A new ROI must be submitted when the program opens.
Waiting for a Victorian Nomination?
A competitive EOI score means little if your claims are inaccurate or cannot be supported.
Incorrect employment history, partner points or outdated documents could put your nomination application at risk.
At Riverwood Migration, our migration lawyers can review your EOI, assess your eligibility and identify potential issues before they become costly mistakes.
Get your EOI reviewed before an invitation exposes a problem.
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Speak with a Riverwood Migration Lawyer
For skilled migration and skills assessment matters, we recommend speaking with Scott Gan, our lawyer specialising in points-tested visas and occupation skills assessments. Book a consultation to discuss your circumstances.
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