soum

Hi,
I have got my pre-grant letter and need to leave the country for a final decision and visa evidencing. Anybody has any experience with visa evidencing in NZ - Auckland ? How long does it generally take ? Would 4 business days be enough time to get it stamped ?
I was thinking of going on a Friday and collecting it maybe next Tuesday or Wednesday. Will that be possible ?

Cheers

shorrock

I would leave 4 BUSINESS days. Leave Monday collect Friday. We were in an out of the Auckland office in 5 min.

SS

Mandyisere

How much notice do you get to leave the country? And is there a chance that they they could say no once you've left Australia?
Thanks
Mandy

soum

Hey,
I was asking the questions here !!

You need to give the travel plans before a certain date but you can do it within a year actually before your entry date expires.

I have heard a pre-grant is as good as a grant letter.

JAJ

The later you validate the later you become a permanent resident, which has implications for citizenship eligibility, Centrelink payments, citizenship of Aus born children etc.

Change in circumstances before visa validation must be reported to DIMIA and can lead to the visa being withdrawn or cancelled.

If you are going to NZ make sure your passport lets you enter NZ visa free, or get an NZ tourist visa.

It's not.

Jeremy