So - here it is - this is the prosess we have to go through. Its based on the following facts:
I have only 1 brother and he is with my parents in th UK
That makes the center of gravity equal - so I can sponsor my parents
My brother will then be the only remaining family member in the UK so I can sponsor him
We come under the 3 year rule, not the five year rule
We arrived in New Zealand on 31.12.04
MUM AND DAD.
Must satisfy good character requirements
Must Satisfy Good Health requirements.
Can apply on 31 december 2007 – Cost $630 - $700 each.
Mum and dad fill in a residency application
We fill in a sponsorship form to go with that.
Taking 9-12 months to process.
Will need police record from UK (lasts 6 months – apply October 2007)
Will need Medical certificates (last 3 months – do in NZ Dec 2007)
If turned down on medical grounds – can be asked for specialist opinion
Are you going to be a drain on resources?
If declined – could get a medical waiver
Only the branch manager or the minister can authorise Medical waivers.
If still declined can ask for a second opinion.
If still declined then – goes to residence review board.
Can get Visas extended if need be past the 6 months till residency granted.
If M+D go back to the Uk in the meantime – applications generally transferred to UK – but can ask for application to be held in Wellington.
May be a hold up if done in the UK.
If not staying in NZ during processing – get a visitors visa put into
passport before coming back to NZ
Customs may flag it if you are entering as a visitor and yet have a
residency application on file.
When residency is granted – make sure visa gets into passport before
entering NZ – (This is if they have travelled back to the UK)