Family Centre of Gravity issue
 

hello all! I'm popping my head in from the Australia section of the forum as I have a question about the family centre of gravity rules for NZ. Let me explain.

My parents have just lodged an application for NZ, sponsored by my sis who lives on the Kapiti coast (waikanae). I have another sis who lives in Sydney. She is sponsoring me to go there. I'm about 6 weeks off visa grant, so I'm still in the UK.

So as you can see, there could be a center of gravity issue IF i went to Aus in 6 weeks time.

Does anyone know if I will need to stay in the UK til my parents' visa for NZ is granted? Or will they go by the info provided at time of lodgement, which says I am a UK citizen?

I know it sounds really selfish but I am desperate to get going! Obviously if I have to I will stay.. but i think i might be insane by the time i land in Sydney! :eek:

thanks all

Re: Family Centre of Gravity issue
 

The first bullet seems to suggest that there wouldn't be a problem, as there are no dependant children in this case?

"all your adult children are living lawfully and permanently outside your home country"

:confused:

Re: Family Centre of Gravity issue
 

I tend to take these things at face value, so either way you are OK. Your parents just need to fill in the form accurately at the time they do it - whether thats before or after you move.

Re: Family Centre of Gravity issue
 

yes looks that way - which is a relief, i must say! They've already lodged with evidence that I'm in the UK, so i think i'll be in the clear to go when i want. Thanks for your input, southerner!