Claiming Partner Skill Points for 190 Visa

#1

Hi Team,

I have an EOI in place for 190 Victoria - 90 points(85+5 points for Sponsorship) under Developer Programmer(261312). Out of these 90 points, I have claimed 10 points for my spouse. Her occupation is Marketing Specialist(225113) and she has a valid vetasses assessment and competent English score.

Developer Programmer is in MLTSSL list and Marketing Specialist is in STSOL list, but both come under 190 skilled occupation list. In order to claim Partner points, DHA has mentioned that the spouse should have nominated a skilled occupation that is on the same skilled occupation as your nominated skill occupation and the spouse should also be the applicant of the same visa subclass.

She has an EOI for 190 NSW with 65 points

My Queries.

  1. Will I be eligible to get 10 points for partner skills for the above case?

  2. Should my spouse also have an EOI for 190 Victoria or is it not needed? Note: Marketing Specialist is not in 190 Victoria occupation list

Thanks in Advance

Regards,

Vignesh

#2

As per my knowledge both should be in MLTSSL hence your spouse score may not be valid. However, wait for others to confirm - this is tricky area, and i’ve heard numerous responses.