New Zealand poser
Mar 2nd 2008, 3:06 pm
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New Zealand poser
Hello all
New to this site , but found it very informative. I have a question about getting to New Zealand. I am 56 years of age and married with 2 kids , 25 and 18 years of age. I am a Brit but have been living in the states for the last 15 years.
I was divorced from my first wife and had 1 child, she subsequently remarried in britain but moved to New Zealand, where they all still reside, my first daughter is now 32. I have looked at getting to New Zealand but it seems really hard, my question is can my first child sponsor me to emigrate to Kiwi, any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
New to this site , but found it very informative. I have a question about getting to New Zealand. I am 56 years of age and married with 2 kids , 25 and 18 years of age. I am a Brit but have been living in the states for the last 15 years.
I was divorced from my first wife and had 1 child, she subsequently remarried in britain but moved to New Zealand, where they all still reside, my first daughter is now 32. I have looked at getting to New Zealand but it seems really hard, my question is can my first child sponsor me to emigrate to Kiwi, any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Mar 2nd 2008, 9:06 pm
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Re: New Zealand poser
I doubt it as your 'centre of gravity ' is not in New Zealand.
If your wife is younger than you and has skills then perhaps look to her as principle applicant.
What is required - Residence
You need to meet a number of requirements to have your residence application approved under the Family Category (Parent Policy).
You must:
* be the parent of an adult child 17 years or over who is a New Zealand citizen or resident (in some situations grandparents and legal guardians are also considered as parents). Please note that if your sponsoring child is aged between 17 and 24 they must provide satisfactory evidence they can meet the undertakings given in the sponsorship form.
* have no dependent children and all of your adult children are lawfully and permanently outside the country in which you are lawfully and permanently, or the centre of gravity of your family is in New Zealand.
* have the “centre of gravity” of your family in New Zealand.
* be in good health
* be of good character
* be sponsored by your New Zealand child who is eligible to sponsor you, and is able (and/or their partner is able) to meet the minimum income requirement.
You need to meet a number of requirements to have your residence application approved under the Family Category (Parent Policy).
You must:
* be the parent of an adult child 17 years or over who is a New Zealand citizen or resident (in some situations grandparents and legal guardians are also considered as parents). Please note that if your sponsoring child is aged between 17 and 24 they must provide satisfactory evidence they can meet the undertakings given in the sponsorship form.
* have no dependent children and all of your adult children are lawfully and permanently outside the country in which you are lawfully and permanently, or the centre of gravity of your family is in New Zealand.
* have the “centre of gravity” of your family in New Zealand.
* be in good health
* be of good character
* be sponsored by your New Zealand child who is eligible to sponsor you, and is able (and/or their partner is able) to meet the minimum income requirement.
Mar 3rd 2008, 12:20 pm
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Re: New Zealand poser
Hello all
New to this site , but found it very informative. I have a question about getting to New Zealand. I am 56 years of age and married with 2 kids , 25 and 18 years of age. I am a Brit but have been living in the states for the last 15 years.
I was divorced from my first wife and had 1 child, she subsequently remarried in britain but moved to New Zealand, where they all still reside, my first daughter is now 32. I have looked at getting to New Zealand but it seems really hard, my question is can my first child sponsor me to emigrate to Kiwi, any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
New to this site , but found it very informative. I have a question about getting to New Zealand. I am 56 years of age and married with 2 kids , 25 and 18 years of age. I am a Brit but have been living in the states for the last 15 years.
I was divorced from my first wife and had 1 child, she subsequently remarried in britain but moved to New Zealand, where they all still reside, my first daughter is now 32. I have looked at getting to New Zealand but it seems really hard, my question is can my first child sponsor me to emigrate to Kiwi, any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
The other option is like others have said for your wife to be the main applicant, if she is under 55
