Confused - Permanent Residency
Oct 5th 2010, 9:20 pm
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Confused - Permanent Residency
Hi there. I'd be really grateful if anyone can help! I have a work to residence visa and we're nervously awaiting my partner's work visa to be granted - in the hands of the medical assessor! I know that under my visa I can apply for permanent residence for me and my family after 2 years BUT is there any way that we can get this sooner, if I apply under a different visa category like the EOI route for example? We'd prefer not to wait to apply for PR if at all possible. I think it would help us feel more settled quicker and also thinking it might be less hassle and cheaper to do it from the UK. I may be asking for the impossible here so all help gratefully received. Cheers 
Oct 5th 2010, 9:49 pm
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Re: Confused - Permanent Residency
Is your WTR through an accredited employer?
Oct 6th 2010, 8:32 pm
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Re: Confused - Permanent Residency
Hi there, BEVS. Yes, My WTR is with an accredited employer (Auckland District Health Board). Cheers
Oct 7th 2010, 2:52 am
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Re: Confused - Permanent Residency
If you have enough points under the SMC then there is nothing to stop you applying for PR .
Have you enough points?
Is your occupation considered skilled by NZIS?
Have you enough points?
Is your occupation considered skilled by NZIS?
