Citizenship timing 2012
Jul 21st 2012, 3:27 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by Gill and Rob
Thanks everyone.
Yesterday was a fantastic day, as Rob, our 2 daughters and I received our citizenship from the Mayor of Rotorua.
Gill and Rob New Kiwis
Yesterday was a fantastic day, as Rob, our 2 daughters and I received our citizenship from the Mayor of Rotorua.
Gill and Rob New Kiwis
Jul 21st 2012, 5:37 am
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Congrats 
Aug 21st 2012, 8:33 am
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Went to our Citizenship ceremony yesterday, there were 518 of us from 65 different countries. It was great and I am proud to call myself a New Zealand citizen. I know it is not everyones cup of tea, but we had a blast
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand and although we have had our ups and downs during this time, this was definately an up for us.
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand and although we have had our ups and downs during this time, this was definately an up for us.
Aug 21st 2012, 8:35 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
OMG Nero It was a huge one.
Drinks then ?
Drinks then ?
Aug 21st 2012, 9:47 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
CONGRATS on your Citzenship
Aug 21st 2012, 10:37 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
[QUOTE=nero;10237717]Went to our Citizenship ceremony yesterday,
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand
Congratulations Nero
How did you manage to have your paperwork processed and go to a ceremony only 17 days after being here 5 years? Please tell us your secret!
We were told we couldn't submit the application till the 5 years had passed. Then most people on this thread have taken 3-6 months to get citizenship.
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand
Congratulations Nero
How did you manage to have your paperwork processed and go to a ceremony only 17 days after being here 5 years? Please tell us your secret!
We were told we couldn't submit the application till the 5 years had passed. Then most people on this thread have taken 3-6 months to get citizenship.
Aug 21st 2012, 11:04 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by Vitalstatistix
BTW, as we are both republicans we had to cross our fingers when swearing allegiance to the queen
Aug 21st 2012, 11:50 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by Gill and Rob
Well..... after 9 years of living here, tomorrow the 4 of us will be citizens.
It took about 4 weeks for the paperwork and then about 6 weeks waiting for the next ceremony.
I am really looking forward to the ceremony and becoming a Real Kiwi.
Gill and Rob
It took about 4 weeks for the paperwork and then about 6 weeks waiting for the next ceremony.
I am really looking forward to the ceremony and becoming a Real Kiwi.
Gill and Rob
Are you still nursing?
Aug 21st 2012, 8:48 pm
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
congratulations!
Aug 21st 2012, 11:38 pm
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Congrats Nero
Aug 22nd 2012, 7:48 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
[QUOTE=helinuk;10237890]
Cheers - you do not actually have to be in NZ for a full year (for the 5th year) as long as you have been in the country for something like 260 days. You can check whether you meet the criteria by going to http://www.dia.govt.nz/web/cctool.ns...nship?OpenForm Hope this helps
Originally Posted by nero
Went to our Citizenship ceremony yesterday,
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand
Congratulations Nero
How did you manage to have your paperwork processed and go to a ceremony only 17 days after being here 5 years? Please tell us your secret!
We were told we couldn't submit the application till the 5 years had passed. Then most people on this thread have taken 3-6 months to get citizenship.
It is five years and 17 days since we migrated to New Zealand
Congratulations Nero
How did you manage to have your paperwork processed and go to a ceremony only 17 days after being here 5 years? Please tell us your secret!
We were told we couldn't submit the application till the 5 years had passed. Then most people on this thread have taken 3-6 months to get citizenship.
Aug 22nd 2012, 7:50 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by BEVS
OMG Nero It was a huge one.
Drinks then ?
Drinks then ?
Definately needed a drink afterwards
Aug 22nd 2012, 10:43 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
[QUOTE=nero;10239747]
Cheers - you do not actually have to be in NZ for a full year (for the 5th year) as long as you have been in the country for something like 260 days. You can check whether you meet the criteria by going to http://www.dia.govt.nz/web/cctool.ns...nship?OpenForm Hope this helps
OMGoodness thank you so much for pointing this out to me Nero I've just worked out that we have been here over 240 days this year so we could apply now ( and not wait till the 5 yr anniversary in October)
Originally Posted by helinuk
Cheers - you do not actually have to be in NZ for a full year (for the 5th year) as long as you have been in the country for something like 260 days. You can check whether you meet the criteria by going to http://www.dia.govt.nz/web/cctool.ns...nship?OpenForm Hope this helps
I've just worked out that we have been here over 240 days this year so we could apply now ( and not wait till the 5 yr anniversary in October)
Nov 23rd 2012, 8:19 pm
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[QUOTE=helinuk;10239947]
OMGoodness thank you so much for pointing this out to me Nero I've just worked out that we have been here over 240 days this year so we could apply now ( and not wait till the 5 yr anniversary in October)
We applied straight away, were accepted 5 weeks later end of September , and had our Citizenship ceremony last Tuesday in Tauranga 5 yrs and 5 weeks after arriving here
Originally Posted by nero
OMGoodness thank you so much for pointing this out to me Nero
I've just worked out that we have been here over 240 days this year so we could apply now ( and not wait till the 5 yr anniversary in October) 5 yrs and 5 weeks after arriving here
Nov 24th 2012, 2:50 am
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Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Nice one - great result
