Aussie + Canadian Spouse move to NZ?
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Aussie + Canadian Spouse move to NZ?
Hi,
wondering if someone can help us.
I am an Australian Cit, married to a Canadian. We are exploring moving to NZ from Canada.
what would we have to do? i know i can move there and work, but what about my husband>? would he be able to work there aswell>? Do i sponsor him? would i need a job to go to?
lots of questions i know.
thanks in advance.
Lille
wondering if someone can help us.
I am an Australian Cit, married to a Canadian. We are exploring moving to NZ from Canada.
what would we have to do? i know i can move there and work, but what about my husband>? would he be able to work there aswell>? Do i sponsor him? would i need a job to go to?
lots of questions i know.
thanks in advance.
Lille
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Re: Aussie + Canadian Spouse move to NZ?
http://www.immigration.govt.nz
As a permanent resident in NZ, you can sponsor your partner for residence but it's not clear whether you would have to settle in NZ first.
Are you planning to get your Canadian citizenship before leaving? And have you any children, or any children planned?
As a permanent resident in NZ, you can sponsor your partner for residence but it's not clear whether you would have to settle in NZ first.
Are you planning to get your Canadian citizenship before leaving? And have you any children, or any children planned?