[wiki]

I'm not sure if I quite believe it, but... they gave Sian PR!

We got back from a mini-break driving around East Anglia and the letter was waiting for us.

For those that haven't been following our story, I'm a Kiwi who has lived in the UK for almost 10 years. I've been with Sian since 2002, but our application was held up because her dad has Huntington's which is a nasty hereditary disease that robs you of your muscle control and is eventually fatal. There is a 50/50 chance it can be passed on to children.

NZIS originally said no because of the medical history, but we've been given a medical waiver and now comes the hard work of handing in notice, packing up and organising shipping.

For us the NZIS process took just under five months.

Sian had medicals at the end of Dec and I took the application into NZ House in London on Feb 6.

It's such a relief, although I still can't quite believe it - and it's now beginning to sink in how much work we have to do.

I need to give three months' notice at work, so we're looking for an early Oct departure.

We're being a bit unique and heading to my homeland of Southland first - although we haven't ruled out Dunedin as it's a better option for my OH's work.

I guess I better stop rambling on now, and start sorting things out - but first, a big thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement you've shown. I know that being a Kiwi gave me a lot of insider knowledge, but only about the country and not about the immigration process and I have to echo what many have said before - ENZ is a fabulous forum and I would have been quite lost and disheartened without it.

Thank you all xxx

[dharder]

Oh that is excellent news, Wiki, I've been wondering how things were going for you!

have some of these :)

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

Good luck with everything else,

Daniela

[Jo Jo]

Wonderful news - congratulations. I'm so happy for you.

[Nathan]

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[srivett]

That's fantastic news! Congratulations! Best of luck with the next stage!

[benandclare]

it's a :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana day for sure

[swissmissdesigner]

:raebanana :raebanana flambiert Banana tart flambeed with Grand Marnier!!!!

[Marie P]

That is wonderful news Wiki :clap

Here are your banana's :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

Good luck for the next few months .

Marie x

[Ana&Steve]

:clap :raebanana :raebanana :clap
Bananas and a band!
Congrats to both of you!
Ana

[sizzlingbadger]

Congratulations :raebanana :raebanana

What a relief and some great news that you got the medical waiver for Sian :clap

Hope the move goes well and Sian loves Southland as much as you :)

[zardell]

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

Excellent news.

Looking forward to posting on your 'Welcome Home' thread.

Julie

xx

[pinkpiggy]

Congratulations. I've been watching your progress for ages and nobody deserves these more than you.
:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[jubjub]

:raebanana :cheers :clap :raebanana

Yay!!!

[wiki]

Thanks everyone - my head is still whirling at the amount of stuff we need to do, but you guys really do rock when it comes to moral support in abundance

[leachio]

Just read ur fantastic news, well done guys :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[keeweescot]

Fab news - you deserve it!

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

All the best to you both.

Sal

[jen]

here you go! :raebanana: :raebanana: :raebanana:

congratulations!

[Lupin]

Absolutely delighted for you and Sian Wiki

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

I really couldn't imagine that you wouldn't get it but wondered about you guys everytime I popped on here, so very pleased for you and you'll be home in time for summer :clap

[KerryS]

Congratulations. I'm sure the time will fly and you'll be here before you know it!

[thezorbster]

That is the most fantastic news and no-one deserves bananas more than you guys. :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana All those positive vibes sent by people a few months back have obviously paid off and now you'll soon be home.

Congratulations to you both!:cheers

[urban78]

I'm not sure if I quite believe it, but... they gave Sian PR!

We got back from a mini-break driving around East Anglia and the letter was waiting for us.

For those that haven't been following our story, I'm a Kiwi who has lived in the UK for almost 10 years. I've been with Sian since 2002, but our application was held up because her dad has Huntington's which is a nasty hereditary disease that robs you of your muscle control and is eventually fatal. There is a 50/50 chance it can be passed on to children.

NZIS originally said no because of the medical history, but we've been given a medical waiver and now comes the hard work of handing in notice, packing up and organising shipping.

For us the NZIS process took just under five months.

Sian had medicals at the end of Dec and I took the application into NZ House in London on Feb 6.

It's such a relief, although I still can't quite believe it - and it's now beginning to sink in how much work we have to do.

I need to give three months' notice at work, so we're looking for an early Oct departure.

We're being a bit unique and heading to my homeland of Southland first - although we haven't ruled out Dunedin as it's a better option for my OH's work.

I guess I better stop rambling on now, and start sorting things out - but first, a big thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement you've shown. I know that being a Kiwi gave me a lot of insider knowledge, but only about the country and not about the immigration process and I have to echo what many have said before - ENZ is a fabulous forum and I would have been quite lost and disheartened without it.

Thank you all xxx

So pleased for you Wiki!!! Good luck for your preparation, I bet you can't wait to come back home :raebanana

Jen

Edit to add: Could not give you reputation (need to spread it) but have a bit more of these instead :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[Pip]

Great news.. you must be very relieved. Like others, have been following your posts and am so glad that things have worked out for you.

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[scoobydoo]

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[wiki]

Thank you all :cheers

[roddixon]

Hi Wiki:clap

I've been following your story-and like many others have looked for an update everytime I logged onto the forum.
I think we both applied for the partnership PR route around the same time; however as my wife was granted hers-your plight began.
At the time I remember posting you a message that I'd read that no partner had ever been refused PR on health grounds-every appeal had been successful-but until you have it in black and white it's so uncertain.
But now you have-so have a few of these :raebanana ...........
and quite a few of these:cheers
Truly pleased for you-the last few months must have been difficult.
All the best in your future plans.....and please keep us posted:yes

Steve