Hi all,
I would sincerely appreciate if the forum members could guide about the Permanent Residence (PR) possibilities, on the basis of a situation mentioned below:
If someone holds NZ resident visa (obtained under SMC), he and his family stay in NZ over six months during the first year of their residency. Afterwards, he gets employment abroad and leaves NZ but manages to stay in NZ for another 45 days during the second year of residency - however, his family is free to stay for six months or more.
Is there any possibility for him to meet the PR eligibility criteria? Please mention all possible options.
Regards
Haris