Hi all,
I've searched the forum but can't seem to find a thread that answers my question. I have received an offer of employment from an employer on the accredited employers list, so I am eligible for a work visa and am just about to start that process.
I've been with my partner for about three and a half years. We've lived together for two and a half years of that time. Sadly, we had some issues over the summer and separated for about three months. We have since reconciled and are living together again. However, I'm now concerned about the requirement to have been living together in a stable relationship for 12 months.
From what I can tell about the evidence others have submitted, we have sufficient evidence to support our relationship has been ongoing since 2012. Postmarked letters addressed to both of us at three different addresses over a span of three years, photos together, pay slips, can get family members to write letters of support, etc. I am confident we have sufficient evidence. However I would be concerned about omitting the 'issues' we had as I would not want to be dishonest with INZ. So.. I wonder what to do here. I see two options:
(1) Be honest about the situation - but worried that they will in that case deny her a visa
(2) Neglect to mention the troubled times, and just submit the supporting evidence. After all, human relationships are complex, and I wouldn't consider moving with her if I didn't believe that the relationship was likely to endure. But I wouldn't want to have to be worried about having deceived INZ - but again I'm not really sure if that would be the case
Any advice on the above (or alternatives) would be greatly appreciated as I am confused about what to do. It's been a dream of mine for a long time to move to NZ, and now I'm finally so close and this problem has presented itself.
Thanks!
E.