Residence Visa to Permanent Residnece Visa

[plp522]

Hello there,

I will be completing 24 months on Resident Visa and immediately after that will be submitting application for converting this to Permanent Resident Visa. I have fulfilled the criteria of minimum time to be spent (i.e. 184 days in each of the 12 months period) before applying for PRV. I am based at Christchurch.

My question is - how long will INZ, Christchurch office will take to approve my application of converting RV to PRV? I do not have any criminal offences at all except couple of traffic violations (speeding).

Can some one in this group share their experience on this? Thanks.

kind regards,
Prasad

[JandM]

It is usually only a very short time, depending on workload, ranging from hours (rare these days, though) to days to a couple of weeks. If you contact the office where you will be applying, they can probably give you an estimate.

[gourav]

In Auckland's Henderson branch it usually takes 5 to 10
Minutes (given that you meet the criterian) Not sure about CHC .. But shouldn't be a long wait ..

[Raju]

Hi,

This information might be helpful for someone.

My friend got PR within a day in Auckland CBD. He was here for the full 2-years and he had submitted just passport.

Regards,
Raju

[plp522]

Thank u.

[plp522]

Thanks you for this info.

[plp522]

Thank you.

[plp522]

Here is one more query. In the application form INZ 1175 (for converting RV to PRV), under Section G - Character declaration - there is a clause as below:

"Charged with, convicted of or investigated for any offences committed (including traffic or driving offences) since being granted New Zealand residence, or while on a temporary visa"

I have two speeding violations in the last 2 years and paid fine of $30 for each instance. Shall I have to answer "YES" for this clause based on the speeding violations?

Please advise. Thanks.

[Jenny chew]

Hi, better to be honest then be sorry if they found out. Is your speeding fines from nz? They will have a record. My personal experience!

[vikusmile]

You should definitely declare it. Minor speeding offences are not major concern for them. Anyway they can easily access your details.