Can i be on named on my partner's visa app if I'm over 45?

[Jodi S]

Hi,

Apologies, if this has been asked before. We are now looking to join family in Australia and are currently carrying out a lot of research. I can see the age has dropped to 45 years old. Is there still a way to move if you are over 45? My partner is under 45 but i will be 45 in a couple of years. If we wait, or aren't invited by the time i reach 45, can we still apply with my partner as the main applicant? Any help on this would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Jodi

[Marisawright]

Only the main applicant needs to be under 45. However are you both in eligible occupations with the required qualifications and experience?

[Jodi S]

Hi Marisa,

 

Thanks for the speedy response. My partner is a project manager and i work for the energy regulator in the UK. I'm taking a look through the skills list but it may be that my partner will need to re-train. We're just gathering as much information as we can. Any advice is welcome at this point. Now that the age query has been cleared up I'd like to find out more information on the job descriptions and skills assessments for certain jobs listed as 'eligible occupations'. 

Thanks

Jodi

[VERYSTORMY]

If your partner needs to retrain to be a main applicant in their 40's they have probably left it too late. For example, skills assessments for most occupations require a qualification and several years post qualification experience.

Also bear in mind that occupations drop off the list regularly, so retraining would be a big risk that the occupation would still be eligible.

Then there is the points issue. The minimum is 65. But that doesn't gauruntee a visa. For example, for accountants at the moment, anything less than 75 would be worthless.