[anna_c]

In the operations manual it says those applying under partnership policy can be visited unnanounced at home to be interviewed. Has this ever happened to anyone?

[urban78]

Hey Anna,

It didn't happen to us, although we were prepared for it. I think this could only happen if they had real doubts on whether the partnership was genuine or not. We hoped no one would come as our place was a mess most of the time and it would've been embarassing :laugh

I remember watching that TV show Borderline on TV1 a few weeks ago and 2 NZIS agents visited a couple where they had serious doubts on the partnership information the couple had supplied.

I guess if the information you give them is accurate and you don't have anything to hide, it should be all ok :)

Jen

[Diny]

No - this has never happened to us either. Unless of course they visted under the guise of a meter reader or gardener !!!

Diny

[anna_c]

Thanks. There are a couple of reasons why our application may look a bit dodgy so I'll be prepared for it anyway.

It's not a big deal (nothing to hide, so they say) but seems rather unnerving, plus I balk at the idea of having to keep the house vaguely tidy...