Hi. With the new rules for partner points, does this mean that if your partner is already 45 and above but as long as he/she can demonstrate competent English, then you can still claim the additional 5 points? I asked this because I happen to see the below posting in a site. It seems that for a partner to be "skilled", age and skills must both be satisfied. Does this imply then that if your partner for instance is already 45 and above, then she is no longer considered "skilled" and hence, this satisfies the 5 points to be awarded for "non-skilled" partner? Thanks in advance for those who will answer.
There will be a NEW ordering system for ALL points test applicants as follows …
If all other points claims are equal, invitations for points tested visas will be ranked by the Migration Points Test as described below:
· First – primary applicants with a skilled spouse or de facto partner
· Equal First – primary applicants without a spouse or de facto partner
· Second – Primary applicants with a spouse or de facto partner who can demonstrate competent English but does not have the skills for skilled partner points (age and skills)
· Third – Primary applicants with a partner who is ineligible for either competent English or Skilled partner points. These applicants will be ranked below all other cohorts, if all other points claims are equal.
