[themaverick]

Hi Everyone,

OK, this one is a little delicate - and with some back story. But any help will be greatly appreciated.
I moved over to NZ from the UK with my wife a few years back. All was good, both on work permits, renewed no problem, both current into late 2009 currently.
Our EOI went in last year, and recived ITA, submitted in Dec, have the CO, and everything was sweet as.
3 weeks ago, found out my wife has been having an affair for the last 4 months.
We are seperating, I am 100% committed to staying in NZ, I have nothing in the UK to go back for, and I have a great job and new business here.
Now my problem, I was the spouse on the ITA, the application was in my wifes name. Obviously I can stay on work permits, but we are so close to the residency its not funny. I'd appreciate your advice on whether I should:
1. Sit tight and hopefully wait for everything to come through. Our proof of relationship was very strong, we have been married for 8 years, together for much longer and eveidence supplied. After all, we have to be seperated for years before divorce.
2. Is it worth coming clean with my CO on the situation? I would be afraid of the ITA being cancelled for me, I'm back to work permit and a truck load of money down the drain. On my own, I believe I may have 125 points, but I'm not 100% on that. Would I be able at this late stage to be assessed singularly? I doubt it!
3. Anything else, anyone may have suggestions?
I'm trying not to be too bitter about the whole thing(!) and I have nothing but respect for Immigration NZ, all my dealings with them have been fantastic. But I'm wondering if if by being honest is just going to punish me?

Thanks in advance everyone!