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Boost Your Points for Australian Skilled Visas: PR Tips for Nigerians and Africans

Thinking of applying for an Australian skilled visa (Subclass 189, 190, or 491)? Scoring enough points in your Expression of Interest (EOI) is critical to receive an invitation, and the higher your points, the better your chances.

At Afrovo, we help Nigerian and African professionals strategically increase their EOI points through multiple pathways. In this post, we’ll break down every option to boost your PR potential and stand out in Australia’s competitive skilled migration system.

 

Points Matter: The Reality for Africans

While 65 points is the minimum, most successful applicants score:

  • Subclass 189: 85–95 points
  • Subclass 190: 75–85 points
  • Subclass 491: 70–80 points


Afrovo Insight: Many African applicants score low due to gaps in English, work experience, or regional study; but we can help you bridge that.

10 Ways to Boost Your Points (With or Without a Job Offer)

Improve Your English Test Scores

  • IELTS, PTE, TOEFL accepted

  • Aim for “Proficient” (10 points) or “Superior” (20 points)

  • Afrovo offers prep tools + coaching

Apply for State Nomination (Subclass 190 or 491)

  • Adds 5 points (190) or 15 points (491)

  • Requires state-specific occupation lists and commitment statements

  • Afrovo helps you select states based on your profile

Gain More Work Experience

  • Up to 20 points for overseas work (8+ years)

  • Up to 20 points for Australian experience

  • Ensure it’s relevant and verifiable

Complete an Australian Degree or VET Course

  • 5–10 extra points

  • Courses aligned with your skilled occupation offer more benefits

  • Afrovo matches you to PR-aligned courses

Study in a Regional Area

  • +5 points if you study for 2 years outside Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

  • Regional graduates also get longer post-study work rights

Learn a Community Language (NAATI)

  • Pass NAATI exam = 5 points

  • Yoruba, Igbo, and other African languages may be eligible

  • Afrovo can refer you to accredited NAATI training

Get Your Partner Involved

  • +10 points if your partner is skilled, has English, and a skills assessment

  • +5 points if partner has competent English

  • +10 points if you’re single

Gain a Professional Year in Australia

  • For accounting, IT, or engineering graduates

  • Adds 5 points after completion

Skills Assessment in a PR-Favoured Occupation

  • Changing to a high-demand occupation = better chance and possibly more points

  • We can assess alternate occupations for you

Age Timing

  • Peak age score: 25–32 = 30 points

  • If you’re about to age out, act now!

 

EOI Optimization with Afrovo

Our team helps you avoid critical errors and present a stronger EOI:

✅ Full point score assessment
✅ Identify all eligible point boosters
✅ Plan state nomination strategy
✅ Review skills assessment accuracy
✅ Guide on when and how to submit EOI

 

“I only had 65 points and thought PR was impossible. Afrovo helped me improve English, get state nomination, and now I have 85 points—and an invite!”
— Zainab, Civil Engineer from Nigeria

 

📌 Want a free points assessment?
👉 Check Your PR Score with Afrovo

📈 Need help planning your pathway to 85+ points?
👉 Book a 1-on-1 PR Strategy Call

📚 Ready to start a course that boosts your score?
👉 See Our PR-Aligned Course List

 

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