The visa category is apt for the spouse/de-facto partner of the New Zealand sponsor. It is essential for the sponsor to be either a Special category visa holder in Australia or would be acquiring the same once he or she has entered Australia. Following eligibility criteria need to be fulfilled to qualify under the New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa:
For married people:
The main pre-requisite is that the marriage must be recognized under the Australian Law. Also, it should be legal in Australia/ the country of marriage.
Following marriage stand cancelled:
a) Arranged or proxy: Which means that it is mandatory for the couple to have met physically before tying the knot and should be living together after marriage.
b) Polygamous marriage
c) Same sex marriages
d) Marriage of convenience
e) Marriages which are only accepted by custom.
f) Marriages performed within restricted arena of relationship, for instance, close family members.
For unmarried people (essential is to be in a de facto relationship):
Essential is to reside together
Mandatory to reside together for a minimum of 12 months before lodging the application
Committed to live a shared life as husband and wife
Documents: To strengthen an individuals claim towards getting a
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa, showing evidences of certain documents becomes essential. A documentation specialist would see to it that all these facades are fulfilled in the right manner, hence ensuring success at every stage. A list of following documents is required:
Proof ensuring mutual commitment (this would list the duration of relationship/ time spent together and other such aspects)
Financial documents showing the fulfillment of mutual commitment for each other
Proof of social aspects of relationship. One can include marriage photographs, photographs with family members, and their opinions of a positive relationship and so on.
In addition to these things immigrating under the Partner Visa, deals with other vital steps too. Visit www.abhinav.com or just mail your doubt at ajay@abhinav.com for further clarification. Additionally the prospective applicant can fill a
free assessment form to know his or her eligibility for the New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa.
