Hello,
I wonder if someone out there may be able to assist me further. I married a New Zealander in the UK and 2 years later we moved to New Zealand with myself on a Spouses/family visa. Unfortunately we separated and I returned to the UK in March 2006. I am finishing off my trade NVQ level 2 city and guilds Plumbing certificate and I would like to apply for a new visa under the skilled migrant section. We are still married though separated. Would still being married complicate an application or is it benefical to get a divorce prior to an application?
Just to confuse the issue further; my wife and I have always kept in touch and have considered trying to get back together. I know that is sketchy and 'someone' would want to know a tad more about our situation. However; we also fully understand and accept if I am not able to get a visa to NZ then that will have to be a fact of life.
I see it that I need to make a completely new visa application, is this probably correct to assume? Also, does having already had a visa (family category) have any negative affect on me applying for a new visa under a different category?
I hope I have managed to give enough information to assist in my situation?
Thanks in advance
Lee