[amckean]

I have been in Ohio for the last 12 years and married a U.S. citizen here 3yrs ago. We were wondering what the best bet would be for her to move back with me and get permanent residency? We have a place to stay with family and she will not be working as we are planning on starting our family in the near future and should be just fine with a single income. Is she best to go over with a vistor's visa initially and go through the steps down there or start applying for permanent residency in advance of us moving spring next year? Thanks for all the help!
-AJ

[catt]

I would apply now and so long as there are no health reasons there would be no real problems i would think so long as you can prove that you have been together for over 12 months they are pretty good with returning kiwi's and their partners/spouse. If you read Partnership part of the site it will tell you all you need to know.

Good luck!!! Anni

[amckean]

I would apply now and so long as there are no health reasons there would be no real problems i would think so long as you can prove that you have been together for over 12 months they are pretty good with returning kiwi's and their partners/spouse. If you read Partnership part of the site it will tell you all you need to know.

Good luck!!! Anni
Great! Thanks the info! ;) Excuse me being a complete noob, but where would I find the Partnership part of the site? Thanks a bunch! :D

[urban78]

Great! Thanks the info! ;) Excuse me being a complete noob, but where would I find the Partnership part of the site? Thanks a bunch! :D

Here you go :)

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/live/partner/

All the best,

Jen :cool: