Silver Fern Visa

[Mackienz]

Hi,

I am a NZ resident and my partner is in NZ on a work search visa/ silver fern visa (from Russia) with only a few weeks to go until it expires.
I was wondering if anyone is able to help provide some information on options in extending this and what other options there are to enable them to stay in NZ.
They have been unsuccessful in finding employment from the skilled list and so need to look at other options or ways to extend it or if there is any way to get a partner visa or what requirements there are to do this or any tips and pointers or anything anyone has had experience or success with.

Any help would be truly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[JandM]

Here is the visa factsheet about the partner-sponsored work visa. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...s-visa-holders See the Criteria tab near the bottom of the page for details required by INZ. Also see these old threads https://www.google.co.uk/search?site...k1.ps3qiOfArk0 for discussion and examples of evidence of partnership.

[Mackienz]

Thanks so much will have a look at it �� I'm a citizen not a resident haha sorry typo ��

[JandM]

Resident or citizen, it doesn't matter. Both can sponsor a partner for this visa.

[sain_81]

Does anyone know when is the Silver Fern places opening this year? Site says late 2017 and last year it opened in November bt what about this year date?

[JandM]

It doesn't get announced far in advance, and it's not absolutely regular. The date will appear on this page https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...arch-work-visa when INZ are ready.