Greetings to the Forum,
I've joined to ask this question as I am finding that my particular situation isn't clearly covered the information I've found on the Immigration website. Maybe it's a unique situation, maybe it's not. In any case, any advice or points in the correct direction would be much appreciated! I am also currently trying to contact the NZ Embassy close to me (Toronto), but have not received a response from them yet.
My husband (NZ citizen, abroad for 3 years in Canada) and I are considering moving to NZ. We want to make the move quickly so he can get back to working (we keep hitting road blocks with his work permit in Canada). My question is if I come over on visitor status, is it possible to apply for residence within the country? We don't have the time to wait and apply for residence while both still here in Canada as I can't support us on my meager earnings. He hasn't been allowed to work in this country for over a year. We're now expecting our first child in October and financially it makes more sense for us to be some place where my husband can earn a better living for us.
Any info would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
the Maple Kiwi clan