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How Victoria Reads Your SkillSelect Data for ROI Scoring
Applying for Victoria's subclass 190 or 491 nomination? Your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) could affect your chances of receiving an invitation.
Under Victoria's 2026–27 skilled nomination program, Registrations of Interest (ROIs) are ranked using the Victorian Points Test (VPT). The ranking draws on information from both your SkillSelect EOI and Victorian ROI.
Outdated or incorrect information could affect your ranking and create problems during the nomination or visa application process.
How Work Experience Affects Your Score
Victoria considers years of experience in your nominated occupation when calculating your VPT score.
The current experience bands are:
- 0 years: 0 points
- 1 year: 20 points
- 2–3 years: 40 points
- 4–5 years: 60 points
- 6–7 years: 80 points
- More than 8 years: 100 points
Your work experience must be accurately recorded in SkillSelect. Do not assume that every period of employment will count towards your skilled experience.
If you're close to a scoring threshold, check your eligible experience carefully before submitting or updating your ROI. The experience recognised for migration purposes may differ from your total employment history.
Which Data Points Affect Victoria's ROI Ranking?
Victoria's VPT considers seven weighted factors:
- Age
- English language proficiency
- Years of experience in your nominated occupation
- Educational qualifications
- Occupation skill level
- Partner skills, where applicable
- Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria, where applicable
These factors are assessed using information from your SkillSelect EOI and Victorian ROI.
Importantly, Victoria's VPT score is different from your federal SkillSelect points score. Meeting the minimum federal points requirement does not guarantee a Victorian nomination invitation.
The EOI Lock: Why Timing Matters
You can generally update your SkillSelect EOI before receiving an invitation to apply for a visa.
However, once a federal visa invitation is issued, you cannot update that EOI during the invitation period.
You must also provide evidence supporting the points and eligibility claims used for your invitation.
This makes timing important. If your work experience, English results, qualifications or family circumstances change, review your EOI promptly rather than leaving corrections until the final application stage.
Practical Steps to Protect Your ROI Score
- Review your SkillSelect EOI before submitting your Victorian ROI. Check your occupation, employment history, English results and qualifications.
- Verify your skilled experience. Confirm which employment periods can legitimately be claimed.
- Check your VPT ranking factors. Understand how your age, English level, qualifications, experience and other applicable criteria affect your score.
- Keep your EOI updated. Record relevant changes before receiving a federal visa invitation.
- Prepare supporting evidence. Ensure your claimed points and eligibility can be substantiated during nomination and visa assessment.
Key Takeaways
- Victoria ranks subclass 190 and 491 ROIs using the Victorian Points Test.
- Your SkillSelect EOI and Victorian ROI both contribute information to the ranking.
- Work experience, English proficiency and other eligible factors can affect your competitiveness.
- Your EOI must be accurate and up to date before a federal visa invitation is issued.
- Meeting the minimum points requirement does not guarantee a Victorian nomination.
Not Sure Whether Your ROI Score Is Accurate?
A small error in your EOI could affect your nomination prospects. If you're preparing a Victorian 190 or 491 ROI, or have already submitted one, it may be worth reviewing your claims before the next invitation round.
At Riverwood Migration, our Australian migration lawyers can assess your eligibility, review your claimed points and help you understand your state nomination options.
Book a consultation with our migration lawyers to review your pathway.
Official sources:
- Victorian Government: Victorian Points Test
- Department of Home Affairs: Updating your SkillSelect EOI
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