Just applied for Citizenship today.
Apr 17th 2010, 9:57 pm
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
However, since you ask:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pros_a...nd_Citizenship
Apr 18th 2010, 5:52 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
After just over 3 years in New Zealand (we got PR 5 years ago)the boss & I have decided to apply to become a couple of Kiwis. Keeping 
that "the powers that be" grant us citizenship.
I'm guessing it will take a number of months before we'll hear anything (unless it's a very quick 'bugger off') & can crack open the bubbly.
Although I'm proud to be born & bred in England, I can't imagine ever going back there to live. Yes, there are aspects of British life I miss but I'm more content living here. We have been lucky enough to make some great friends & get involved in stuff eg. the theatre, kayaking etc. that we wouldn't have done in the UK.
So it's NZ for us
that "the powers that be" grant us citizenship.I'm guessing it will take a number of months before we'll hear anything (unless it's a very quick 'bugger off') & can crack open the bubbly.
Although I'm proud to be born & bred in England, I can't imagine ever going back there to live. Yes, there are aspects of British life I miss but I'm more content living here. We have been lucky enough to make some great friends & get involved in stuff eg. the theatre, kayaking etc. that we wouldn't have done in the UK.
So it's NZ for us
Apr 18th 2010, 10:26 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
[QUOTE=Am Loolah;8496448]I'm jealous!
I have to wait another 2 years!
Good on ya,
well done
... seems ages
, but we've been here 2 1/2 so its that again.
I have to wait another 2 years! Good on ya,well done
... seems ages
, but we've been here 2 1/2 so its that again.
Apr 18th 2010, 8:39 pm
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Congrats!
I handed in my citizenship application on Monday and was told standard wait is 7 months (excluding the ceremony), and there had been an increase in applicants because those who were under the 3 year rule have to apply before 21 April this year 
I've been in NZ for just over 4 years, got PR in May 2005 but application got accepted at the beginning of April 2005.
I handed in my citizenship application on Monday and was told standard wait is 7 months (excluding the ceremony), and there had been an increase in applicants because those who were under the 3 year rule have to apply before 21 April this year
I've been in NZ for just over 4 years, got PR in May 2005 but application got accepted at the beginning of April 2005.
I sent in our application last wednesday & it obviously got there because they debited our credit cards on the thursday!!!
I hope they are as quick with everything else but I doubt it somehow
Apr 18th 2010, 10:24 pm
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Hey Vitalstatistix, have you heard anything from DIA yet?
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
Apr 18th 2010, 11:20 pm
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Hey Vitalstatistix, have you heard anything from DIA yet?
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
we were told it's usually 8 months, lucky you!
Apr 19th 2010, 3:04 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Hey Vitalstatistix, have you heard anything from DIA yet?
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
I got a letter in the mail today saying I had been assigned a case officer and that the anticipated processing time is 4 months. That's encouraging news considering what they told me about having an increase in applicant numbers
Apr 19th 2010, 6:36 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
I was like that Big Sticks. I think we have a new syndrome.
Apr 19th 2010, 7:14 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
After just over 3 years in New Zealand (we got PR 5 years ago)the boss & I have decided to apply to become a couple of Kiwis. Keeping that "the powers that be" grant us citizenship.
I'm guessing it will take a number of months before we'll hear anything (unless it's a very quick 'bugger off') & can crack open the bubbly.
Although I'm proud to be born & bred in England, I can't imagine ever going back there to live. Yes, there are aspects of British life I miss but I'm more content living here. We have been lucky enough to make some great friends & get involved in stuff eg. the theatre, kayaking etc. that we wouldn't have done in the UK.
So it's NZ for us
that "the powers that be" grant us citizenship.I'm guessing it will take a number of months before we'll hear anything (unless it's a very quick 'bugger off') & can crack open the bubbly.
Although I'm proud to be born & bred in England, I can't imagine ever going back there to live. Yes, there are aspects of British life I miss but I'm more content living here. We have been lucky enough to make some great friends & get involved in stuff eg. the theatre, kayaking etc. that we wouldn't have done in the UK.
So it's NZ for us
Apr 19th 2010, 10:10 pm
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Congrats, I hope I get to that place sometime
Apr 20th 2010, 12:03 am
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Re: Just applied for Citizenship today.
Congratulations VS
Ha only another 3.5 years to go for me...
Ha only another 3.5 years to go for me...