Originally Posted by
CCIE_4_NZ_work
Hmmm...Its complicated matter and I think you definitely need an immigration lawyer. Establishing country of origin ID and background checks are also part of INZ requirements, its not just relationship or marriage in immigration eyes. Has he given full UN refugee status in Australia or from any other country? if yes than he should have Travel Document which allow him to travel but reading your post I think his case isn't fully resolved.
Honestly, In past I have been used in UK by similar marriage scenario and now I been used in NZ for residency by Fiji Indian woman. My problem is that I become fool so easily and pity on people very quickly. My kindness and humbleness always put me in trouble, now I am learning after two bad experiences.
Its really sad and some people just want to use for residency or to stay in western world. Sorry, I was sharing my experience it doesn't mean that you might have same in future but I can't judge your choice. Take it as warning sign if you suspect why NZ for living? Why not Aussie?. I think you are kind and loving person.
Sorry- but why shouldn't a New Zealand citizen want to live in New Zealand? The OP said they met in Sydney, but that doesn't mean she intends to stay there forever.