[andrewandjane]

hi went to nz house yesterday and submitted our ita, website now says application lodged..any idea on exacty what this means, im presuming it means someones at least had a quick look at it all.....

says decision pending...any ideas on how long it takes for a decision??:confused:

has anyone booked their flights before hearing back from nz imigration. and can u change dates if you dont hear back in time?

[Nettie]

I lodged my application for residency (partnereship category) on Friday at NZ house. I received a letter today acknowledging. I have been put on computer to await a case officer which will be allocated in the next 8 weeks and then I should hear their final decision in the two to four months after it has been allocated.
In the letter they "strongly advise I not make any irreversible travel plans to NZ until the outcome of application is finally determined". I am hoping this is nor set in concrete as the sale of our house is about to go through & we hope to be going to NZ as soon as this happens! I did mention this at NZ house and he just said to let them know my new address over there and they would be ok with that.:confused:
So I will just have to wait and see.
Good luck with yours, I would think you will get a letter soon.:nice1

[andrewandjane]

cool hope it all goes well for you good luck...i guess i just have to wait now.....

[whiskythedog]

Just to let you know that I spoke to our case officer yesterday to enquire about timescales and he said that the paperwork should be on his desk within a week of it being received at NZ House and then he should acknowledge receipt within another week. I asked him about whether i should book flights yet and he advised that he could not give any guarantees about timescales even though I have a job offer .

[Questor]

If you have a job offer, everything SHOULD be sorted in about 4 weeks, without, it can take up to 5 months - just depends how busy they are - the branch website on NZIS should give some idea

[andrewandjane]

what number did you phone to get to case officer, i had one but ave it in with the forms doh!

i have teh case offciers name but dont want to ring premium line to be transferred to him. im planning on phoning fiday to see where its at...

[Helsandfamily]

Hi the telephone number for NZIS which is not a premium number is

01344 716199 - they will (hopefully) be able to put you in touch with your case officer

hels

[andrewandjane]

thanks, that should save me a few quid!