My husband is the main applicant for Residence visa under SMC to NZ. I am the secondary applicant. However, I am currently doing PhD in Australia under Australia Aids Scholarship with the 2 year rule apply. This means I cannot enter Australia withing the 2 years after finishing my study.
I have called NZ migration officer (in the helpline) to consult on this matter when we got the ITA. They said the 2 years rule to Australia does not affect the residence application to NZ, as long as I will not enter Australia during that 2 years.
But I am still much concern whether my CO will think different than the migrant officer on the helpline? Is there any chance the 2 year rule to Australia will affect my application.... Thank you so much...