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The 2026 Australia PR Power-Up Guide
🚀 How to Claim 20 PR Points with Your IELTS Certificate in 2026!
Are you planning your move to Australia this year? If you’re applying for a Subclass 189, 190, or 491 visa, your IELTS score isn't just a "requirement"—it is your most powerful tool for boosting your points!
In 2026, competition is higher than ever. With the minimum invitation marks climbing, those 20 extra points can be the difference between a "Pending" application and an "Invitation to Apply" (ITA).
📊 The 2026 Points Breakdown:
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band): 0 Points. (Bare minimum for eligibility, but rarely enough for an invite in 2026).
Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 in each band): +10 Points. (Great for State Nomination 190).
Superior English (IELTS 8.0 in each band): +20 Points. (Essential for 189 Independent Visas).
🔍 Why the "Superior" Band 8.0 is King in 2026:
Recent data shows that over 94% of successful 189 applicants now hold a Superior English certificate. If you are sitting at 65 or 70 points, jumping from Band 7 to Band 8 is the fastest way to hit that 90+ point "Safe Zone."
💡 Pro-Tips for Your 2026 Certificate:
One Skill Retake (OSR): Did you miss the mark in Writing? Don't retake the whole test! Australia still accepts the IELTS One Skill Retake for most visa subclasses.
Validity: Remember, for PR purposes, your IELTS certificate is valid for 3 years (unlike the 2-year rule for student visas).
General vs. Academic: For PR, most applicants find the General Training module easier to hit that elusive 8.0 in Speaking and Writing.
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