States. (xix) 40 points for a degree described in clause (xiv), which is in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from a covered institution. (B) Employment A petitioner shall be awarded points for each 2-year period in which the petitioner is employed on a full-time basis, equal to 1/3 of the points awarded under subparagraph (A) for the lowest degree that is required for any position held during such period. In the case of a position for which no degree is required, the position shall be considered to require a diploma or degree described in subparagraph (A)(ii). A single period of not more than 2 weeks during which a petitioner is unemployed, but is in receipt of a job offer, shall not be considered to interrupt a period of employment. (C) Military service A petitioner shall be awarded points for service in the Armed Forces equal to 30 points for any alien who served as a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces in an active duty status for not less than 3 years, and, if discharged, received a discharge other than dishonorable. (D) English language proficiency A petitioner shall be awarded points for English proficiency equal to the highest of the following for which the petitioner is eligible: (i) 2 points for a score in the 5th decile on an English language proficiency test. (ii) 6 points for a score in the 6th decile on an English language proficiency test. (iii) 7 points for a score in the 7th decile on an English language proficiency test. (iv) 8 points for a score in the 8th decile on an English language proficiency test. (v) 9 points for a score in the 9th decile on an English language proficiency test. (vi) 10 points for a score in the 10th decile on an English language proficiency test. (4) Total point score