...and his state of health might also be an issue. Just be aware before you spend too much money or build your hopes up too much. If you have any doubts about him meeting the health standards, it is sometimes worth having the medical early in the process. Also note that if you were to put in an Expression of Interest today, you would be looking at either May or probably August before it would be selected, then a further 1 - 2 months to receive an Invitation to Apply and finally another 3 - 6 months for it to be decided. If you can't meet the Tier One criteria, then sadly, this isn't going to work. INZ has said that it could be 7 years before anyone from Tier two is likely to be selected. I promise that I am not trying to be negative here, just wanting you to know that while this is a realistic possibility and many people are successful, it is quite a long, and sometimes difficult path. I wish you the very best of luck!