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SM17.5 Bonus points for a partner's recognised qualifications (17/12/2003)
  1. Recognised qualifications held by the partner of a principal applicant qualify for ten points.
  2. A partner’s recognised qualification only qualifies for points under this provision if:
    1. the partner is included in the application; and
    2. the partner meets the English language requirements for principal applicants (see SM5.10); 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

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