Hi guys
We are currently in NZ on Work Permits.
We have 3 children, 2 of which from my wifes previous marriage. We have had a stat declaration drawn up declaring that we have full custody and that my wifes ex is happy for the children to reside in NZ.
He has signed this at a UK Court, which is embossed and been sent here.
We have provided this as part of our evidence for the children to be with us.
Our case officer is telling us this isn't suffcient and we need 'official custody papers'. Which for starters doesn't exist in the UK. So we keep emailing quoting the policy:
'iii) legal documents showing that the NZ resident parent has custody of the children and a signed statement from the other parent, witnessed in accordance with local practice or law, agreeing to allow the children to live in NZ if the application is approved.'
Anyone else hit a brick wall with this?? I'm sure I'm not the first? Is it me or is this case officer being a bit thick or what?? Unreasonable springs to mind!
I'm fuming!
Cheers
Mike