[Moorf]

Having just read Av's latest update I thought I'd see who else on the forum is/has sponsored parents to NZ and how long their applications took.

Here's Av's comment that has prompted my post:


Mum and dad just got a letter saying that it could be up to a year before they get assigned a case officer Its taken about a month to get that letter - but we did have a few weeks of arguing over the fees, so anyone else should get that first letter quicker.

Over to you....

[Mickstim]

We were told 10 months to a year (London office) and it actually took exactly 11 weeks ! We were not told we had a case officer - just a letter granting us approval in principal.

Barb x

[Rusty]

My MiL will go into ChCH office 18/3. Be interesting to see how times compare.

[cathgates]

Do parents get the same length of time to arrive as other pr applications (up to a year)?
We are having to go down the wtr then pr route. Any one know if I am right in thinking that we have to wait 3 years after we get pr to be able to sponsor them?
We haven't really looked into it in great detail as we are currently concentrating on our own visa status but they are keen to join us once we/they are eligible.

Cath X

[Moorf]

Yup, I'm pretty sure it's three years from the date you get PR status and not entry into country.

[Debbie]

Sorry I've been away for a while and only just seen this thread.
I will be looking to sponsor my parents 9th Sept 09. The thought that it could take a yr after that is heart breaking. Can they come over on a visitors visa whilst it's all going through?
Debbie

[Moorf]

There's no reason why they can't come over on the Parent/Grandparents visa while their application is being processed. Of course, you should consider a plan B in case their application falls through and they have to return - not a great outcome if they've already sold up and moved everything to NZ.

I know I'd find it hard to advise my parents to move while being processed (much as I'd like them to), it's a personal decision/risk only you and your parents can make.

Moorf

[zsj]

Sponsoring my parents as of early Feb this year. They had a letter in March with case officer and request for more info which is promising despite the disheartening first letter acknowledging receipt of application and saying could take up to 6months for case officer to be allocated and a year from that for processing..!

Application went into Wellington office.

[Moorf]

My parents, who submitted on 17 March, received a letter a couple of weeks ago saying they would get a case officer within 3 mths.... that's the latest. :nice1