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Forum: New Zealand
Nov 30th 2019, 10:15 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi PittwaterPrincess,

The thought had crossed my mind!!! :)

With the new rules neither of my sons earn the required salary, and now that they each have a son of their own aged 1 year and 2...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2019, 1:38 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

I have just received an email from NZ Immigration informing me of the recent announcement regarding the re-opening of the Parent Category and explaining my EOI options. As they say in NZ . . . Sweet...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2019, 12:45 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

I have just found some more info on the Government website . . .If you have an existing EOIWe will email you telling you that the visa is reopening and how it is changing. You can choose to:

...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2019, 12:28 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Here is the link to the Government website . . .

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/parent-resident-visa-will-reopen-new-requirements

I hope the powers...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 6th 2019, 11:51 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Wow! That should be good news for some children and their parents! Probably affects those applying through Tier Two more than those applying through Tier One. but it's a step in the right direction!...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2019, 5:05 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Reminder of basic information . . . I am a UK citizen, retired and over the age of 35. I do not fulfill the conditions required to obtain any category of work visa. I have to travel on a visitor...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2019, 1:16 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Thanks Pom_Chch :).
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2019, 9:57 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Thanks Justcol :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2019, 9:55 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Thanks BEVS :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2019, 5:44 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Just a quick update.

BEVS I had a look at the website you suggested (The Housesitting Company NZ) in your post here on 31st August. I sent them the following email . . .

I would like...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2019, 12:09 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi escapedtonz,

Thanks for your clarification of the Grandparent & Parent Visitor Visa . . . you put it so much better than I do. :)

Also good to know I'm not alone in thinking...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2019, 2:51 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi escapedtonz,

Thanks for the info. I'm assuming your describing the Visitor Visa regulations? I've been comparing that one with the Grandparent & Parent Visitor Visa which seems to allow a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2019, 12:49 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi BEVS,

Sorry, our posts crossed each other!

To be honest I'm not sure if any expats stayed. Most had families back in the UK (parents and siblings) and the stay in NZ was thought of as a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2019, 12:34 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi BEVS,

Your explanation makes a lot of sense, and very well expressed. Thank you. :)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2019, 12:28 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Aw, escapedtonz,

You learn something new every day!!! I must admit, you have raised a good point! It certainly didn't occur to me at the time that I might not be granted a visa . . . perhaps back...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2019, 11:24 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hey BEVS,

Yes, definitely a brilliant suggestion! :wub:

Thanks, :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2019, 9:11 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi Pom_Chch,

I'd forgotten about house-sitting! I researched a couple of companies about two years ago but was put off by the length of time it would take to build up a good reputation/record of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2019, 10:36 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Thank you ALL so-o-o much for your kind comments and advice. :)

Yes, my boys have NZ citizen birth certificates and NZ passports. Back in 1983 citizenship rules were fairly relaxed . . . as BEVS...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2019, 9:45 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi BritInParis,

Unfortunately not . . . too old!!! Also, as both my children live in New Zealand and not Australia, it's really a non-starter.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2019, 8:47 am
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

Re: The way forward for grandparent?

Hi escapedtonz,

Thanks for your questions . . . and you're right, they haven't been asked before!

Back in 1983, my husband worked in admin for a UK engineering firm which had won the contract...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 27th 2019, 12:19 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 15,511
Posted By MumofKiwis

The way forward for grandparent?

Hi all,

I wondered if anyone has any ideas of what I should do now!

I have twin boys born in Auckland 36 years ago. After completing their education in the UK they both (independently) decided...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jun 14th 2019, 12:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,669
Posted By MumofKiwis

Any update on Parent Category Visa?

Hi,

I am a newbie having just joined this group hoping to receive updates regarding the Parent Category Visa when they become available.

I am the mother of twin boys, Kiwis by birth and both...
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