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Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Aug 16th 2011, 8:41 am

Replies: 49

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Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Thanks for your replies guys :)

I really dont want to consider going back to the UK but the years are just dragging on and I get so upset even just thinking about it. My parents are both still...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Aug 15th 2011, 11:50 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Hi guys

Just a little update - not a great one sadly.

I wrote to the London Immigration branch who are dealing with my parents application, just trying to gauge a general time frame with what...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Apr 2nd 2011, 4:42 am

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Awwwww CONGRATS! Thanks for letting me know - 16 months is great, I keep worrying about the whole thing but we are already into 6 months since we submitted, time does fly, I just hope they really...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Mar 9th 2011, 7:58 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

(thank you JayandBill and Simonmarkellis for your words - any help is appreciated!).

Thanks for your words too Bolton1, I feel sorry for myself too!! My parents have been out twice in 4 years, and...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 19th 2011, 2:25 am

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Hiya

Thank you so much for this! We are staying as positive as possible but I worry for them and for our daughter who is missing out. Anyway, that sounds amazing that you now have your family with...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 18th 2011, 10:15 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

That is awesome that your mother at her age is willing and ready to start a new life with you - what a magical thing to happen. You are so very lucky and I of course wish you all he best.

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 16th 2011, 10:00 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Hi Jennifer

Luckily they have no home to sell, they did that a few years ago and currently rent a house that comes with my Fathers work, so easy on that side of things. Again though they are very...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 15th 2011, 8:36 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Hi

No they intend to just come and retire. My Dad is 60 and working, but my mam is 55 and working part time and doing volunteer work. They are too old to be granted any time of working visas. They...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 15th 2011, 8:10 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Thank you all so much for your replies, to hear all the different scenarios is wonderful and your support appreciated.

We Skype at least 2 or 3 times a week, special moments such as birthdays and...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 14th 2011, 9:26 pm

Replies: 49

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Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

It does BEVS. I think I have just found this whole process so long and such hardwork. Making the decision, the move, setting up, being successful. We are very very happy here and do not want to...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 14th 2011, 9:06 pm

Replies: 49

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Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Re: Parent sponsorship

Hi Simonsi

You are right and this is something we have discussed, but they have jobs and a house which they cant give up until they move here, and they cant get more than the standard holidays...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Feb 14th 2011, 8:29 pm

Replies: 49

Parent sponsorship

Views: 6,552

Posted By Marrisa

Parent sponsorship

Hi everyone

I have never written on a forum before, not sure why I am now - suppose I am looking for someone who may be in a similar situation as me?

We have been in NZ for 4 years now, had our...

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