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Your occupation
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Age
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English level
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PTE equivalents: Superior = PTE 79+ all bands · Proficient = PTE 65+ · Competent = PTE 50+
Common mistake: All four bands must meet the threshold individually — an average of 8.0 does not qualify for Superior if any single band is below 8.0.
Common mistake: All four bands must meet the threshold individually — an average of 8.0 does not qualify for Superior if any single band is below 8.0.
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Education
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Common mistake: Masters = 15 pts — same as Bachelor under DHA Schedule 6D. Many unofficial calculators incorrectly show Masters as 20 pts.
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Overseas work experience
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Must be in your nominated occupation, at least 20 hrs/week paid work, within the last 10 years. Overseas + Australian work combined is capped at 20 pts total.
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Australian work experience
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⚠️ Your overseas + Australian work experience exceeds the 20-point combined cap. Your work experience score has been capped at 20 pts as per DHA rules.
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Partner status
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Single applicants score 10 pts — same as a skilled partner. This surprises many people. It is correct under Schedule 6D.
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Bonus points
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NAATI CCL — Credentialed Community Language (Urdu, Hindi, Nepali, Tagalog etc). Must hold current NAATI CCL certification.
+5 pts
Australian study — At least 2 academic years study in Australia leading to a qualification required for your occupation (Bachelor or higher).
+5 pts
Regional study — At least 2 academic years study in a regional Australian institution (cannot be combined with Australian study bonus for same degree).
+5 pts
Professional Year — Completed a DHA-approved Professional Year programme in Australia (available for Accountants, Engineers, ICT).
+5 pts
Specialist education (STEM) — Masters by research OR PhD from an Australian institution with at least 2 years in Science, IT, or Engineering.
+5 pts
Australian study + Regional study: Cannot claim both for the same degree. If your degree was in regional Australia, claim regional study (+5 pts) — not both.
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State or regional nomination
0 pts
190 and 491 nominations are mutually exclusive — you can only hold one nomination at a time. Points are added to your base score for comparison against cutoffs.
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