Hi,
I got my Resident Visa on 1-Nov-2009 and I have lived in NZ even since so I will be eligible for my Permanent Resident Visa (Indefinite PR) on 1-Nov-2011.
The problem is that I an travelling to US in October and will be returning to NZ in Dec. By that time my Returning Resident Visa will expire on 1-Nov-2011
Q1. If I apply for in US, will Immigration NZ issue me a Permanent Resident Visa (Indefinite PR) OR just a one year extension, as I will be outside NZ. I really want to get my Permanent Resident Visa (Indefinite PR) so I can travel freely after that.
Basically I want to know IF applying for Permanent Resident Visa (Indefinite PR) outside NZ, will affect the outcome of my application.
If someone has got their Permanent Resident Visa (Indefinite PR) done outside NZ please share your experiences.
Thanks a lot for your help. Much appreciated.