SM10.10 Award of points (17/12/2003)

A partner’s offer of skilled employment or current skilled employment in New Zealand only qualifies for points under this provision if:

1. the principal applicant’s partner is included in the application; and
2. the partner meets the English language requirements for principal applicants (see SM5.15); and
3. a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that the principal applicant and their partner have been living together for 12 months or more in a partnership that is genuine and stable (see F2.10.1) and otherwise meets Partnership policy rules (see F2.15).

Effective 17/12/2003