Is there any difference between requirements for single and married couple?

[Hardik161755]

Does a married couple require IELTS test to be given by husband and wife both for applying for PR?

 

[scylla]

Does a married couple require IELTS test to be given by husband and wife both for applying for PR?

No. Just the primary applicant.

 

[Hardik161755]

No. Just the primary applicant.

Ok Thanks! And can you please let me know if the same stands true for WES requirement?

 

[Hardik161755]

Ok Thanks! And can you please let me know if the same stands true for WES requirement?

Also if you can please help me understand having only primary applicant apply for ielts will that have any material impact in terms of cutoff etc

 

[scylla]

Ok Thanks! And can you please let me know if the same stands true for WES requirement?

Yes.

 

[scylla]

Also if you can please help me understand having only primary applicant apply for ielts will that have any material impact in terms of cutoff etc

You will score less points if only the primary applicant does IELTS and WES. You will get more points if the spouse also does IELTS and WES.

 

[Hardik161755]

You will score less points if only the primary applicant does IELTS and WES. You will get more points if the spouse also does IELTS and WES.

Ok! Thanks for the prompt response! Just one more query, is that difference in points too big a concern for getting above that cutoff?

 

[scylla]

Ok! Thanks for the prompt response! Just one more query, is that difference in points too big a concern for getting above that cutoff?

It can be.