I'm just collating information together so bear with me. 'Bear' - tee hee.
Eligible sponsor .
If you look at the bottom of this page you'll see that it talks about having been
separated from your partner for a significant period .
Minimum requirement for recognition of partnership .
I think these are for partners to be included in PR applications but it might give some indication of how INZ looks on these relationships. I'm still looking, but it's like ploughing through sticky treacle.
