Thanks again for your input.
Had thought that the 139 would somehow be more straightforward (no points test - perhaps quicker to grant; currently working for myself - need for StatDec-Client references, etc.), but...
I believe that we will have 125 points (60 for skill, 20 for age, 20 for English, 10 for work experience plus 15 points for relationship (wife's uncle lives in Victoria and is willing to sponsor)). I understand that this pbuttes the pbutt mark.
We should be in a position to lodge the application end of October (i.e. should be received before any changes to the 139, and may even be granted before any July changes (fingers crossed)). We are currently in the final preparations for loding the Skills buttessment with the ACS.
So, I guess the question comes down to 138 v. 139. Timelines? Risk of complication? etc.
One other question - the points noted above are related to my skills, work experience, etc., but the relationship points are from my wife's uncle. I understand that this shouldn't present a problem - we simply have to fill in the forms from my wife's perspective, with me being the "ballast"!
Any thoughts?
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