Calculator
Formula Used
The calculator adds category points from the proposed point table.
Total Score = Age Points + Education Points + English Points + Job Offer Points + Investment Points + Achievement Points + Family Credit Points.
Job Offer Ratio = Annual Offered Salary ÷ State Median Household Income × 100.
- 150% to below 200% of state median income earns 5 points.
- 200% to below 300% of state median income earns 8 points.
- 300% or higher of state median income earns 13 points.
- Investment points require active management and at least three years.
- The default comparison threshold is 30 points.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the applicant age.
- Select the highest matching education option.
- Choose the English test decile.
- Add annual salary and the state median income.
- Enter investment details when they apply.
- Select achievement and family preference credits.
- Press calculate to view results above the form.
- Use CSV or PDF export for records.
Example Data Table
| Example | Age | Education | English | Salary Ratio | Other Points | Total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate employee | 29 | U.S. STEM master’s | 9th decile | 171.4% | 0 | 34 | Meets default threshold. |
| Senior researcher | 34 | Doctoral STEM | 10th decile | 250% | 25 award points | 66 | High estimated range. |
| Investor profile | 45 | Bachelor’s | 8th decile | 0% | 12 investment points | 34 | Investment drives score. |
About the RAISE Act Point System
Purpose of the score
The RAISE Act point system was proposed as a merit based screening model. It was designed to rank applicants by measurable factors. These factors included age, education, English ability, salary level, investment, and major achievements. The score did not promise approval. It placed applicants into a pool for later selection.
Why categories matter
Each category measures a different kind of contribution. Age rewards applicants in prime working years. Education rewards completed credentials. U.S. STEM degrees receive higher values in the model. English deciles measure language ability. A high salary offer adds points when it is well above the state median income. Investment points depend on capital size, active management, and time commitment.
Reading your result
This calculator uses the common 30 point threshold as the default. A score below that mark shows a gap. A score above it shows that the chosen inputs meet the basic benchmark. It does not show final rank. Other applicants may score higher. Tie breakers may also matter. Education, English score, and age were listed as useful tie breakers in some summaries.
Planning with the output
The result table helps you see weak areas quickly. It also shows the maximum points for every category. Use the remaining point areas for planning. For example, English proficiency may offer a clear improvement path. Salary ratio may change with a stronger offer. Education points may change after a degree is completed. Investment points need strict conditions.
Scenario testing is also useful. Change one input at a time. Save each result. Compare the exported files. This approach shows which factor gives the largest gain. It can also show when a factor has no effect. That prevents false assumptions during planning. Use conservative entries. If proof is missing, select lower points. This keeps estimates safer and clearer.
Important limits
This tool is educational. It does not replace official rules, legal review, or government instructions. The RAISE Act was a proposal, not a current filing system. Use the score for study, comparison, and content planning only. Always verify immigration matters with qualified counsel or an official source.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates points under the proposed RAISE Act merit model. It adds values for age, education, English ability, salary offer, investment, achievements, and family preference credit.
2. Is this an official immigration tool?
No. It is an educational calculator for a proposed scoring model. It does not confirm eligibility, filing rights, selection rank, visa approval, or legal status.
3. Why is 30 points used as the default threshold?
The commonly described proposal used 30 points as a minimum benchmark. You can change the threshold field when you want to test a stricter or easier benchmark.
4. How are job offer points calculated?
The tool divides annual offered salary by state median household income. It then awards points at 150%, 200%, and 300% ratio tiers.
5. Why does investment require active management?
The proposed model connected investment points with active enterprise management and a minimum maintenance period. This calculator follows that structure before awarding investment points.
6. Can a person under 18 qualify?
This calculator flags applicants under 18 as not ready under the model. It still shows category points where possible for study purposes.
7. What does the gap value mean?
The gap is the difference between your score and the selected threshold. A zero gap means the selected threshold is met or exceeded.
8. What should I do with the exported file?
Use the CSV or PDF report to compare scenarios, keep notes, or share an educational summary. Do not treat it as legal proof.