got some bad news

lesly · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 1:10 am Post subject: got some bad news

Hi everyone,

I promised I would keep you posted about this one: Do we still have a chance of getting a permanent residence with a child with special needs?

Well, I sent this question, together with some details about our son, to a special school in Tauranga. The kind principal was very helpfull, but he had some bad news:

karltsmith · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 1:45 am Post subject:

I'm so sorry to hear this news Lesly. Obviously there is a lot more to these situations than meets the eye. I sincerely hope that 'Pam' can help you out. I'm sure such cases are very rare indeed and each case is probably evaluated on it's merits. Even so its still worth persevering with....even if there is only a glimmer of hope!

Confused

Jamie Smith · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:09 am Post subject: Re: got some bad news

Actually, shop around the agents, you might get varying opinions. In some forums MP have been known to get it wrong. Yours is an issue that's worth pursuing.

Other agents can be sourced from www.nzami.co.nz

lesly · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:16 am Post subject:

Yes, you are absolutely right about that, Karl, but we actually take a lot of risks. We sell our house before we leave, we torture our dog with the bloodtests and the quarantine, and put our children in a country were they can't understand the language and risk a learning back-log.
We are definately willing and have already descided to take those risks, but a minimum of certainty would be an enormous support!

Thanks for the encouragement

karltsmith · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:20 am Post subject:

Jamie is right these things are rarely black or white and having a consultant with the right experience could make all the difference. Suggest you circulate them with the case details and get feedback from several sources before you proceed any further.

Good Luck

Karl

lesly · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:21 am Post subject:

Yes Jamie, I will send the same e-mail to different consultants, just to see the difference between their opinions. At first we didn't plan having a consultant, but in our case it might be the best solution.

By the way, great link , thank you.

Lesly

Silversmith · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 19 Nov 2003 Posts: 32

Not quite in the same league as Lesley's bad news, so i hope you wont mind me posting this here, but our recommended doctor from the NZIS has closed down leaving us having to travel much much further and now visting two doctors when it was previously one for both tests! AHH! - maybe this is one time a call to the rip off £1 a min line is in order to see if they have an updated list?

lesly · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:50 am Post subject:

Keep heart, Silversmith!!
O.K. fellow-migrants, let's call a strike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to see the NZIS faces!! Wink

karltsmith · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:27 am Post subject:

Hi Silversmith,

The most up-to-date list is on the NZIS website. It doesn't change much because it's a lucrative little number!!!!

Here's the link for the UK panel!!!

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/Doctors/Panel+Doctors+and+Radiologists+-+UK.htm

Regards

Karl

Grey · I Like It Here Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 74

It may not mean anything but someone like Malcolm Pacific will always tell you it's a difficult case etc, (not saying it isn't though..) and you won't make it in without their help...along with a large chunk of dosh... so don't necessarily be dis-heartened. Do talk to others to get some feedback..

I don't know if this relates to you but the following shows where someone would not be eligible & not be granted a medical waiver -

Applicants will not be granted a medical waiver if:

they require dialysis treatment, or a consultant physician has indicated that they will require such treatment in the immediate future; or
they have active tuberculosis (see A4.60.1 below); or
they have a mental disorder or intellectual disability that has needed care in a hospital or supervised residence for more than 90 days in the last 2 years; or
they have a physical incapacity that requires full-time care.

Have a look at the conditions of health in the operation manual, might give you some insight.

Also, if you get the general response from agents that they can help - you could assume you'll be ok as most will only take on cases they know they can succeed. If you do use an agent I'd avoid most from the Uk, NZ based agents do seem to be a lot cheaper (some might not be though).

hope it works out..

rodders · Valued Member Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 134

that is bad news lesly. you really must phone the nzis to get this clear. ian simpson posted in another thread

The National Contact Centre is pleased to announce the following services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For all questions, call the National Contact Centre on 09 914 4100 (For people calling within the Auckland toll free region), 0508 558 855 (Callers outside the Auckland toll free region).

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Offices+and+Fees/Locations/New+Zealand/Auckland+Region/

so you would call 64 9 914 4100 to speak to an official. best of luck.

MichelleW · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 6:14 am Post subject:

Rodders,
Would it be the same # for me in the USA? I'm trying to call them but am getting a busy type signal.I don't know whether they are on the phone or if it's one of those things that happen when you dial the wrong number Eek

Michelle

MichelleW · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 6:15 am Post subject:

Lesly,
I am hoping you hear good news!
fingers crossed

Michelle

rodders · Valued Member Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 134

Charlotte · I Like It Here Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 70

I hope it works out okay, Lesly! Please keep us posted.....