[quote:dcd53958b4="Stu"]Dropped it off at NZ House yesterday.

Fingers crossed everything is ok. Was told it could take about 3 months to go through, but could be as quick as 1!![/quote:dcd53958b4]

I have sponsored my partner just recently. We submitted the application and docs to NZ House on 21 July and have just today received a letter dated 9 August confirming they have "Approved in Principle" - all that they are after now is the Migrant Levy, following that they will return his passport with his Permanent Residence permit.