Seems like a long way away...

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Apr 7th 2011, 1:58 am

seansueplustwo

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Seems like a long way away...

It may seem premature but living by the cub scout motto - always be prepared- it doesn't seem to early to ask...

We are due to move to NZ soon on AU PR - i have the following questions...

Does AU PR count towards my ability to sponsor my parents to come to NZ on the family visa or do i need my NZ PR first??

Assuming all is good can my parents apply after say 2 years to save time if there review will take 18 months??

If they get accepted can my parents work on a Family PR visa - they would probably want to do some unskilled part time work to get them out of the house?

Thanks in advance

Sean

Apr 7th 2011, 2:07 am

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Re: Seems like a long way away...

HHmm. Reading the NZIS website, I'd say no but hopefully someone will come along that knows exactly. Otherwise contact NZIS direct

from HERE

Part that makes me think no is in bold.

Quote:

sponsor must:

be 18 years of age or over
be in New Zealand
be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or the holder of a current residence permit that is not subject to requirements under section 18A of the Immigration Act 1987 or the holder of a residence class visa that is not subject to requirements under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act 2009 have been a New Zealand or Australian citizen and/or the holder of a residence permit or a residence class visa or a returning resident’s visa for at least three years immediately before the date their registration is received by Immigration New Zealand
in each of the three 12-month portions within that three-year period, have spent a total of 184 days or more in New Zealand.

Apr 7th 2011, 6:21 am