If you have a partner who is a New Zealand citizen or has a Residence visa, a Partnership Visa allows you live with them.
In this webinar we'll guide you through the visa application process, how to supply sufficient evidence to prove that your relationship is genuine, the reasons applications get rejected and any other pitfalls to look out for.
We'll provide expert feedback on your documentation and partnership application, give clarity on whether you meet the criteria and advise you on how to improve your application and chances of success (if required).
Our experienced team will walk you through what's necessary to help you feel confident about your application.
As Immigration Lawyers and Licensed Advisers, we will help you make a strong case to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that meets all of their requirements and ticks every box.
You'll need to provide documentation that validifies your relationship as genuine. Recommended types of evidence include statements showing your joint ownership or mortgage of a property, joint tenancy agreements, rent books, rental receipts or bills/letters addressed to both you and your partner. You may also need to suply medical screenings and police records.
Processing time will vary depending on how and when you apply for the visa. Immigration New Zealand states that 75 percent of Partnership Visas take up to 13 months to process.
The application cost will vary, depending on your country of origin, what country you’re in when you apply, and whether you submit your application online or by post. Also bear in mind that you will have to pay for medical screenings, police records, and possibly translations.There are no refunds if your application is declined. To determine the application cost based on your specific situation, visit INZ’s fee finder.
There are many possible reasons why Partnership Visa applications are unsuccessful, even when you think you’ve done everything right. The most common reasons for rejection include not meeting the character requirements, not supplying sufficient evidence that your relationship is genuine, you haven't lived together for a sufficient period of time or someone is married to/has a civil union with another person.
You may apply online or by post. To apply for a Partnership Visa, you will need to prove that you have lived with your partner for at least 12 months. Our free webinar will walk you through the entire application process, detailing the essentials required for a successful application. We also provide 1 on 1 consultations if you'd like a professional review before submitting to ensure it gets accepted.
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