McGowans

Hi, just about to complete the EOI, but confused about the family question. ?Is it asking purely about family members that will be emigrating with you or all relatives. Please say former as I'll be here all day with latter.

lardyl

all rellies as they are interested in the ones you could sponsor in future!!

McGowans

That's what I dreaded, we've got hundreds between us, can I just keep it to the immediate family and their dependents?

Here comes the sun

Hi
I thought you only had to mention children, brothers, sisters, parents and inlaws for main applicants over 18. I didnt have to mention my sister kids.
Hope this helps.

lardyl

when I said rellies, I meant to say immediate family, not all your cuzzes, etc - you'll get them when you arrive bro'

McGowans

Do we have a consensus then, should we limit it to those we might think will try citing us for immigration purposes? I thought cousins, aunts etc might be too much, particularly as many are too old to travel anywhere!

happynz

What NZIS wants:

names and basic details of your parents
names and basic details of your children
name and basic details of your partner
names and details of your partner's children if he/she has any that are not yours
names and basic details of your partner's parents

That's about it.

Maz

What about siblings?... I could see my brother and his wife settle rather happily in NZ (once parents are no longer with us, which will undoubtedly be at least 15-20 years from now, they're in such excellent health). My brother is in land management and conservation after 21 years in the rat race working for Natwest!

happynz

I don't recall being asked to supply the names of siblings. However, if your brother was to apply and you were already resident he may well get a few extra points.

lardyl

We did sibs and they are a factor I guess if you end up sponsoring parents - as the balance of the family is the issue AFIK....

Maz

Thanks both. Hypothetical question (I hope!). Say parents pass away and brother and SIL fall in love with NZ. Would they be able to apply (both comfortably over 40) if I'm a PR / citizen by then?

Thanks.

P2L

Here you go

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...ysiblingchild/

happynz

I got my PR last year at the age of 49. So, yeah, if brother and/or sister-in-law have the skills, why sure they can apply. They would be good up to 55.