10. Procedure: Selection decision
10.1. The pass mark
R76(2) empowers the Minister to set the “minimum number of points required of a skilled worker” – or, as it is more commonly known, the “pass mark”. The pass mark was last set on September 18, 2003 at 67 points. Total the applicant’s points in the six selection factors.
At the processing office:
If the applicant’s total score is equal to or greater than the pass mark then the officer will make a final selection decision and proceed to admissibility.
If the applicant’s total score is less than the pass mark then the officer will
- refuse the application (negative selection decision);
- record outcome and reasons; and
- send a letter to inform the applicant