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17th April 2021, 06:43 PM

raghubhat replied to a thread Ombudsman complaint re: cherry-picking of SMC applications in Immigration

Yeah, I got the similar 8 page reply. /Rant This is outright fraudulent and frustrating ! They basically said INZ made a boo boo and they are...

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17th April 2021, 09:52 AM

Kelerei replied to a thread Partnership Visa in Corona virus (Covid-19) related matters

It is a minimum requirement for any partnership-based visa that the applicant and sponsoring partner have lived together. For a residence class...

1 replies | 56 view(s)

17th April 2021, 06:51 AM

rbc0411 started a thread Partnership Visa in Corona virus (Covid-19) related matters

Hi Guys! :) hope all is well. Just a question, do you have any idea if I could be able to apply partnership visa with my Fiance. He is still in the...

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16th April 2021, 06:54 PM

deverett replied to a thread Ombudsman complaint re: cherry-picking of SMC applications in Immigration

The ombudsman has finally made their decision and published it today. I won't post the entire 5 page letter but the shortened version is before...

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16th April 2021, 01:54 PM

Kelerei replied to a thread Including Partner in already submitted Residence Application in Immigration

I should reiterate something that I mentioned in my previous post: if you are granted a Resident Visa, your partner may make an application for the...

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16th April 2021, 01:01 PM

cijoc replied to a thread Including Partner in already submitted Residence Application in Immigration

Thanks Kelerei for the info. Can I say " NO", as even if my partner receives a work visa, she won't be able to travel to NZ due to border...

3 replies | 419 view(s)

16th April 2021, 11:18 AM

AlexKiwi2019 replied to a thread Skilled Residence Applications Timeframes in Immigration

RFW Work Visa - Long Term Skills Shortage List (work to residency) Priority: YES (I believe so anyway - is this confirmed formally by INZ at any...

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15th April 2021, 06:14 PM

Kelerei replied to a thread pr declined in Corona virus (Covid-19) related matters

Something that I just remembered: if you were offshore and your Resident Visa expired between 2 February 2020 and 11 September 2020, you have been...

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15th April 2021, 05:39 PM

Kelerei replied to a thread Including Partner in already submitted Residence Application in Immigration

This is dependent on many factors specific to your individual and unique application, and as such is impossible to answer. In such a...

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15th April 2021, 02:04 PM

cijoc started a thread Including Partner in already submitted Residence Application in Immigration

Hi Team, I had submitted my ITA in July 2019 and the initial assessment by the CO is ongoing. My partner was not included in the application as I...

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13th April 2021, 11:41 AM

JandM replied to a thread Accredited employer - work to residence in Immigration Medicals

They do happen... glad it sorted itself out for you. :nice1

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13th April 2021, 10:07 AM

Mariem84 replied to a thread Accredited employer - work to residence in Immigration Medicals

thank you I was finally able to do it. I think it was just a weird system glitch.

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13th April 2021, 01:00 AM

JandM replied to a thread Accredited employer - work to residence in Immigration Medicals

You don't have to have 24 months on your next visa in order to be entitled to use the NZ health service. (my bolding)...

3 replies | 139 view(s)

13th April 2021, 12:47 AM

allune replied to a thread government assistance in Immigration

Best Start payments I believe are for newborns... Since you just became a NZ resident, you do not qualify for most MSD benefits yet (needs to be...

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12th April 2021, 10:52 PM

hyojaej started a thread Essential skills work visa job advertising in Immigration

Hi! Just got few questions regarding the job advertisement for the essential skills work visa. I am planning to apply for the work visa soon so my...

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12th April 2021, 11:32 AM

Mariem84 started a thread Accredited employer - work to residence in Immigration Medicals

SO I am applying again for another work visa while I apply for residence visa in the background. it gives me a choice of 12 months or more than 24...

3 replies | 139 view(s)

12th April 2021, 11:23 AM

GeneralAK replied to a thread Selling a house oversea, what is tax obligation here in NZ in Real Estate

Thank you Super_BQ. I'm a tax resident of NZ for 2 years now and the house is still selling at the moment. So I may try my luck claiming the tax...

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11th April 2021, 04:22 PM

Super_BQ replied to a thread Selling a house oversea, what is tax obligation here in NZ in Real Estate

https://www.ird.govt.nz/property/buying-and-selling-residential-property/my-buying-or-selling-situation/selling-overseas-property This might be a...

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11th April 2021, 03:58 PM

Super_BQ replied to a thread Is KiwiSaver worth it for an American citizen, NZ resident? in Money Matters

The problem is rooted in taxation. As you may be aware FACTA applies in NZ so any bank account / joint bank account / or investment account like Kiwi...

2 replies | 529 view(s)

10th April 2021, 10:31 PM

JandM replied to a thread careless driving offence in Immigration

This is the official word....

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10th April 2021, 04:19 PM

farfaraway replied to a thread careless driving offence in Immigration

I'm trying to understand what exactly is counted as "careless driving", could n't find a definition of it. Does it include those critical driving...

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