Austria Family reunification - A1 German level for spouse

Question

I'm in the process of moving to Vienna to work. I'm married and not from an EU country/Schengen. But we don't need a visa to go there (up to 90 days)

My work permit would mostly be under the "red-white-red" permit. Reading the oficial website here: Family reunification there's a section Providing evidence of German language skills (“German prior to immigration”) that says:

Third-country nationals have to provide evidence of German language skills on A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, when first applying for one of the following residence titles:

• Red-White-Red Card plus
• Family Member (and more..)

So, as I understand, my wife would need to provide an A1 German certificate along with her paperwork for the Family Member residence title.

But speaking with some people, and also people that went through the same steps, they said that if she has an university degree/diploma (which she has) can "skip" the A1 requirement on the first permit. Of course when the permit expires she'll need to prove German, that's already clear.

I was hoping someone clarify that for me. I couldn't find any information online so I'm a bit confused.

PS: We both have 0 German Skills. I'm fluent in English. She is not fluent in English but can get around herself.

Answer 1

The site you quoted says

Evidence of adequate German language skills does not need to be provided by:

[...]

Family members of holders of a residence title “Red-White-Red Card” for Very Highly Qualified Workers, of holders of a residence title “EU Blue Card” or of holders of a residence title “Long-term Resident - EC”. The latter shall only apply if their sponsor originally held a residence title “EU Blue Card”.

Are you a Very Highly Qualified Worker?

Answer 2

Just to close this question. I do not know the exact answer to this issue, but I did not fall under the "Highly Qualified Workers" and my wife was required to prove A1 German prior to immigration. The "Highly Qualified Workers" besides degree and years of experience also takes into consideration the position you are applying to: Mostly Manager positions. I fulfill the "technical" requirements but I'm not in a manager position.