Thinking of applying for the 189, 190 or the new 491 regional visa? Don’t forget that the partner points changes are now in force.
> Read more about the 3 major changes that happened 16 November
Here’s a reminder of what these partner points changes are:
- If you have a skilled* spouse/de facto partner, they can add an additional 10 points to your points score (previously 5 points)
- If your spouse/de facto partner is not ‘skilled*’, but has competent** English, they can add 5 points to your points score (previously 0 points)
- Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner will be awarded an additional 10 points (previously 0 points)
* What’s considered a ‘skilled’ partner?
‘Skilled’ partners are those who:
- are applying for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant
- is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- at the time of invitation was under 45
- at the time of invitation nominated a skilled occupation
- at the time of invitation had a suitable skills assessment
- at the time of invitation had competent English
** What’s considered ‘competent’ English?
IELTS: 6.0 in each band, or PTE: At least 50 for each of the 4 components, or equivalent
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