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kiwiusa

Joined: 13 Jun 2009
Posts: 9

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:05 pm Post subject: Is there such thing as temporary residence?

for example. If someone is approved for residency is this permanent residency? or do you get a temp one for a while and then permanent? thanks

jek512

Joined: 03 Apr 2008
Posts: 39

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

residency can be revoked with cause within 2 years.

kiwiusa

Joined: 13 Jun 2009
Posts: 9

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:32 am Post subject:

jek512 wrote:

residency can be revoked with cause within 2 years.

i see. so after the 2 years it then becomes permanent residency?

thanks Wink

jek512

Joined: 03 Apr 2008
Posts: 39

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:09 am Post subject:

if you remain in nz for a specific number of days for those 2 years ( like just going out for short holidays) and don't commit any crimes and you dont give them reason to revoke it, then you become a permanent resident for life unless you voluntarily give it up or die. after 5 years as permanent resident then you have an option to apply for citizenship.

levi

Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 1110
Location: Auckland Central, New Zealand

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Is there such thing as temporary residence?

kiwiusa wrote:

for example. If someone is approved for residency is this permanent residency? or do you get a temp one for a while and then permanent?

thanks Smile

Mechanics of permanent residency:

1. you know the difference between a visa and a permit, right?

2. now, you get permanent residency which consists of a residency permit (indefinite) and returning resident's visa (valid 2 years).

3. During that two years you can come and go to nz as you please. If you don't stay in nz within the majority of that two years, then your residency might be revoked.

4. Otherwise, if you stay in nz for majority of that two years, they will give you now an indefinite returning resident's visa, which means you can come and go to nz as you please but still retain permanent residency all through your life.

Hope that clears the smoke a bit.

Say, have you gone to www.expatexposed.com? Lots of americans in the forums - that site might open you eyes to a lot of things and issues for americans here in nz.

kiwiusa

Joined: 13 Jun 2009
Posts: 9

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much

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