Originally Posted by
cijoc
Thanks Kelerei for the info.
Can I say " NO", as even if my partner receives a work visa, she won't be able to travel to NZ due to border closure.
I don't want to make the application complicated again and delay the process.
I should reiterate something that I mentioned in my previous post: if you are granted a Resident Visa, your partner may make an application for the Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa, and if such a visa is granted, the holder is deemed to have a critical purpose reason to travel to New Zealand -- this is the same whether you answer "yes" or "no". The one problem that I can foresee in this situation is finding a spot in MIQ. (I'm reiterating this because it appears as if your partner's ability to travel to New Zealand is your primary concern.)
Also, if you intend to not include your partner in your current application, and your partner later applies for the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa, be aware of the dangers that
F2.5(e) may present. In your place, I would seek professional advice on whether F2.5(e) may apply in such a future application before making the final decision on the current one.
Including your partner in your current application will definitely result in the processing of your current application taking longer, as the relationship evidence you will need to provide will require verification. Whether or not this will be beneficial in the long run, I cannot advise you -- this you must decide for yourself.
You and your partner do appear to have a rather uncommon set of circumstances, and as such I believe you should seriously consider obtaining professional immigration advice.