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My fiance is currently working in New Zealand for a farming contractor driving a tractor. He is on a temporary works visa. He is speaking about becoming a permenant resident. He had a temporary works visa 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 both for 6months for a different contractor.
So basically what does he need to do to become a permenant resident and can i apply for a partner visa? |
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Hi and welcome to BE.
he could apply for a skilled occupation Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator Visa Options – Skill Shortage Lists, Immigration New Zealand so he would need to do the points calculator and get 160+ to be able to apply https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...ator-smc-28aug |
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12397164)
can i apply for a partner visa? https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...ly/partnership |
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Im really confused with the whole visa process. His job isnt on the skills shortage list. So to get a visa to stay would he need a job to get a visa?
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12399655)
Im really confused with the whole visa process. His job isnt on the skills shortage list. So to get a visa to stay would he need a job to get a visa?
As I linked below, does that description fit what he does? how many points does he get? are you living with him atm? how can you show you are in a committed relationship and your lives run together on a day to day basis? |
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12397164)
My fiance is currently working in New Zealand for a farming contractor driving a tractor. He is on a temporary works visa.
Does his employer support / sponsor an application towards NZ residency? Is the work permanent/long term or is it a seasonal temporary contract? So basically what does he need to do to become a permanant resident and can i apply for a partner visa? Have you ever lived together? Are you in New Zealand? |
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Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12399875)
What is his current visa status? Start date - Finish date.
Does his employer support / sponsor an application towards NZ residency? Is the work permanent/long term or is it a seasonal temporary contract? Do you live together ? Have you ever lived together? Are you in New Zealand? Its a short term visa until may 2018 but his contract is up on 2nd april. Hes a seasonal worker. The visas hes had previously have been the same. yes we live together in UK. Weve lived together for 6years, been together 12years. Ive only ever been to New Zealand on holiday. |
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12399899)
Its a short term visa until may 2018 but his contract is up on 2nd april. Hes a seasonal worker. The visas hes had previously have been the same.
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Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12399917)
Is the employer willing to offer long-term permanent work?
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12399919)
No i dont think they are looking for a full time worker only seasonal.
He has no permanent job offer and the occupation is not on any shortage list. He does not qualify for the South Island Contribution visa either. What visa route is he thinking about please? What are your ages? |
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Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12399929)
Then I am not sure why he feels he can apply for NZ residency.
He has no permanent job offer and the occupation is not on any shortage list. He does not qualify for the South Island Contribution visa either. What visa route is he thinking about please? What are your ages? |
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12399933)
I think he wants to get a full time job somewhere and for the employer to sponsor him for a visa. We're both in our 30's.
Does he do other than drive tractors on farms? What does he do when not in NZ. |
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
(Post 12399899)
yes we live together in UK. Weve lived together for 6years, been together 12years. Ive only ever been to New Zealand on holiday. He needs to get permanent or longer-term residency status himself in order for you to be eligible for a supporting partner visa. You need to work out which one of you has most chance of meeting requirements or being successful in obtaining a visa in your own right in order to support the other. Check out you your own skills and qualifications to see if there's any merit in you becoming the Principal applicant - particularly if you have higher level of qualifications or better chance of securing permanent skilled work than him. |
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Thank you for all your help. Im still confused over the whole visa situation and the differences between them all.
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Originally Posted by fuzzyduck
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Thank you for all your help. Im still confused over the whole visa situation and the differences between them all.
What level of skills and qualifications do you or your partner have? What is yours and his highest level of qualification? If he doesn't have any formal qualifications then it's most unlikely you can meet the requirements. If he can fulfill the criteria for a work visa than then the most likely option would be an Essential Skills Work Visa (which is only temporary) https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...118.1514494129 |
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