Originally Posted by
Karen Phillips
I look forward to hearing from you if you need any help! I hope it goes well for you!
Hi Karen,
From what I have read, you are well versed on all things residency in NZ, and I could really do with some advice.
I am a British citizen currently in NZ with my Kiwi (de facto) partner of 9 years who has moved back for the family business. We have previously been living in the UK, Australia (where I was granted a 5 year defacto visa) and Sri Lanka and are now settling in Nelson.
My residency visa was sent to the Christchurch office on 10th April 2016 and I received and email from the office saying the application had been lodged on 21/04/2016. Based on this I have a few questions
1. Can anybody give me an idea of processing times at the CHC office? How long to get a case officer and then how long until a decision is made?
2. I am still within the age to be able to apply for a holiday working visa. Are you able to apply for this while waiting on residency? Obviously I am currently unable to work and if the residency is going to take months this is a one solution.
Thanks for your help.
Jennie