Originally Posted by
Flora82
Hi all
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your input - we got approved!
I wrote a statement to explain our situation and intentions, along with every scrap of evidence (no matter how small or seemingly insignificant ) related to the move and supplied it to them. A day later we were accepted! So happy.
Lesson learnt from this - Never assume that the person reading your application understands your intentions, always make things clear!
Thanks again, and good luck to all those on here still going through the process
Dear All
Apologies if I have done this wrong. This is my first time to join a forum and I am not sure what to do.
First of all, congratulations Flora!
Anyway, my boyfriend and I arrived in New Zealand a few days ago. He has a work visa for a year and I came on a tourist visa for 6 months. I would obviously love to stay with him until his contract finishes in January next year. We do not intend to stay here longer than a year as we have ties in the United Kingdom.
I would be grateful if anyone can give us advice on which appropriate steps to take based on their personal experience or knowledge about this matter please.
Thank you very much.