KazBee.
Perhaps you’ve already read that the
Family Quota is more like a lottery than a true immigration category. It is generally run when the numbers under the Family Category are down and there are spare places. I would assume that the numbers have been well up for the last couple of years because the Family Quota hasn’t run, unfortunately.
I also suspect you already know this, but according to the NZIS site, regarding sponsorship under the Family Category
Sibling/Adult Child Policy , the fact that you have a sister in the UK goes against you I’m afraid.
It also says ‘Your brother/sister or adult child must also have an offer of employment and meet a minimum level of income’ so it sounds like you’d need a job to go to as well. I’m not sure if your partner’s job type is on the Skills Shortages List, but without a qualification it could be that NZIS wouldn’t look at him.
Many people, if they can’t get into NZ any other way, just go on a Visit Visa, look for a job and then get a Work Permit which allows them to remain in NZ and work for maybe 2-3 years. The hope then would be that the WP could be extended. If your partner’s work experience is in demand in NZ, perhaps if he managed to gain NZ experience for a few years, it might be enough to swing it for residency. It’s certainly not an ideal way to get to stay there, but, without the benefit of a degree or suitable recognised qualifications, it is very difficult to gain Permanent Residency short of investing $2 million (Investor Category) or running your own business under a Long Term Business Visa, which is often very difficult to achieve.
I’m so sorry it’s not better news, as I feel it’s always very sad when families can’t be together but, no doubt, NZIS has its reasons for imposing these rulings. I do hope you can find a way to be with your parents.
Anyone else have any helpful ideas?
