Community question

Claiming partner skill points for 189

by HopefulFern7549 · 28 June 2026

Subclass 189Points-testedSoftware Engineer

Applicant asks whether partner points can be claimed at EOI stage before obtaining a partner skills assessment, and which assessing authority suits a partner with finance/MBA background.

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BKBoldKoala6726

All four partner-point conditions including a positive skills assessment and competent English must be met before claiming the points, not just at invitation.

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