Originally Posted by
deverett
I think it's the same letter but chances are that areyouhappy didn't read it properly, like most of us. Mine says estimated time is 31st October but does have the time starts when you get a CO, I just never read that until you mentioned it on here. Have you attempted an escalation on the basis of your visa running out and the financial implications?
I find it incredibly unfair that we should be out of pocket for not earning $106000 a year, the priority queue is frustrating enough as it is but expecting people to stump up more money for their inefficiencies and not getting visas approved makes it even worse. As I said before, it's not as if it's been left to the month before, you've given a years notice of your intention to commit to NZ and they could at least prioritise those who are running low on time on their current visas instead of chasing more police certificates and documentation to extend your stay.
sorry forget your question - no I didn't attempt an escalation or call up YET