Cole Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hi Folks, a bit of a strange question but perhaps you can help to shed some light for me. We're going to apply for a 189 visa on our own, and are currently getting our paperwork together for skills assessment (IELTS booked for Sept). I understand this takes about 2 months. Then submission for EOI (probably after Christmas if I look at the calendar), and once an invitation to apply comes through, we would apply for a Visa.We're applying on my husband's name, and his next birthday is in June next year. He loses 5 points at his next birthday. My question is: if we've applied for the visa before his birthday, but it hasn't been finalised, does he lose those points on the app, or do they count the points at the time of his submission?thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel-B Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I think his age at time of application is what counts. We had a similar question 5 years ago as husband was on the the brink of going into the next age group. His age at application stayed valid (for 5 years!) But it was long ago and different visa. Things might have changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFriedMatt Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 As far as I understand, they look at the age at the date of the visa application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanTonderFamily Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I had the same situation - I turn 33 tomorrow - we only sent in our application in JanuaryThey take the date/age on your expression of interest - which is valid for 2 years - as long as you get it in before he turns the next age 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Happy birthday VanTonderFamily :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_MOA Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I had the same situation - I turn 33 tomorrow - we only sent in our application in JanuaryThey take the date/age on your expression of interest - which is valid for 2 years - as long as you get it in before he turns the next ageHello Guys,Just to clarify this. The Primary applicants age is taken on the day they are invited to apply NOT the day the EOI is submitted. Once you are invited to apply the closk stops ticking as long as you lodged a valid visa application before the invitation expires (60 days).Regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanTonderFamily Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanx Steven Do you perhaps know if the case officers in Aus were granted long leave recently? LOL Because I haven't seen a post on the forum about a 189 visa granted for the past few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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