Q:Skilled + spouse
 

Hi everybody
I'd like to migrate as a skilled independent ( I have 120 points) together
with my friend as a spouse.

Q1 - Age - I am 34 till June 2006. I'm affraid processing time will be
longer then a year and I don't know will they count my age as 34 or 35
(which means only 20 points instead of 25). Then what if I'll archive only
115?

Q2 - I and my partner are same sex couple. We are in'de facto' relationship
over a year but can I include him as my spouse? I was thinking about
interdependency for him but first I've to be PR so it means we're not going
together.

Thanks for all your help,
Topazer

Re: Q:Skilled + spouse
 

1. Age is assessed as of time of application.

2. You can't include a same-sex partner on a general skilled application. You can sponsor later on for interdependency, and for that you will need to be a PR and 'usually resident' in Australia. You should get some good professional advice on visa planning for your partner.


Jeremy