Not sure if anyone has the answer.

On the date of my re-qualification for E i rang and cancelled my current Elite partner- so on my account it shows that I dont have an eilte partner currently.

Today in the mail I have now received a new Elite partner card fro my cancelled Elite partner.

Question:

1. if the person uses this Elite partner card will they be treated as an Elite partner?
2. will this then automatically become my Elite partner?