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    Question Sponsoring my parents and gf

    Hi there.

    I hope someone could answer my question. I just became a permanent resident in NZ and will be sponsoring my parents next year(2015). In a couple of years time(in 2016) I also would like to sponsor my girl friend from overseas who will be in NZ next year.

    Is sponsoring my parents and gf at the same time possible? I heard a rumour that I have to wait for 4 years before I can sponsor another person.

    Thank you,
    D
    Last edited by advntrer; 20th August 2014 at 04:20 PM.

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    Your parents and your girlfriend come under two different categories. If you and your girlfriend live together for more than a year in NZ (or have lived together for more than a year until recently overseas), you can support her application for residence as your partner. If you live together for just a few months (I would advise at least 3 months) you can first support her application for a work visa as your partner and then residence later. However, to suport your parents for residence, yoo have to have lived in NZ as a resident for at least 3 years. You can sponsor your parents for a visitor visa under V3:110 right now though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Karen Phillips View Post
    Your parents and your girlfriend come under two different categories. If you and your girlfriend live together for more than a year in NZ (or have lived together for more than a year until recently overseas), you can support her application for residence as your partner. If you live together for just a few months (I would advise at least 3 months) you can first support her application for a work visa as your partner and then residence later. However, to suport your parents for residence, yoo have to have lived in NZ as a resident for at least 3 years. You can sponsor your parents for a visitor visa under V3:110 right now though.
    Thank you Karen. I have obtained my resident visa 2 years ago so I should be able to support my parents next year after 3 years of holding the resident visa. I appreciate your help.

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