#Partner Visa Processing Time

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New Zealand Spouse Visa Requirements

For those interested in relocating to New Zealand to join their partner, New Zealand offers an immigration facility known as the New Zealand Spouse Visa which will enable you to live, work and study in New Zealand with your partner as your permanent residency. It is aimed at those who are in a genuine stable relationship, and if your partner is a citizen of New Zealand or a resident of the country. This article provides tips on the requisites, how to apply and some important things to consider regarding the subject in discussion.

What Is the New Zealand Spouse Visa?

The Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa enables individuals to obtain residency based on their relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident. The visa is perfect for couples who meet the residency and relationship criteria and wish to build a life together in New Zealand.

Key Features of This Visa:

• Length of Stay: Indefinite.

• Cost: Starts at NZD $5360.

• Processing Time: 80% of applications are processed within seven months.

• Privileges:

§  Live, work, and study in New Zealand.

§  Include dependent children aged 24 or under in your application.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Identity Documents

•                 One acceptable photo for online applications or two for paper-based submissions.

•                 A passport or certificate of identity.

•                 A full birth certificate (original or certified copy).

2. Health and Character

·        Health: A chest x-ray is all clear, and a medical checkup is to ensure that the candidate is in good health.

·        Character: For those people, who will be staying in New Zealand for more than 24 months and are 17 years old and over, police certificates are necessary.

3. Your Partner’s Immigration Status

 It will pay the price of a New Zealand passport or birth certificate.

·        Certificate of New Zealand citizenship.

·        Residence visa (if applicable).

·        For partners with Australian citizenship or residence, evidence of their living in New Zealand is mandatory.

 4. Relationship Proof

You and your partner must demonstrate that you have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 12 months. Evidence includes:

•       Shared finances, bills, and tenancy agreements.

•       Photos, social media interactions, and communications.

•       Statements from family and friends validating your relationship.  

5. Dependent Children

•       Children must be single, aged 24 or under, and reliant on an adult for financial support.

•       Provide proof of your relationship with the children, such as birth certificates or adoption documents.

Your Partner’s Obligations

It is equally important that your partner provides support to your application. They must meet the following criteria:

1. Good Character: This means police certificates are needed in any state where your partner has spent 12+ months in the past 10 years.

2. Residency in New Zealand: If they have been granted residency based on Australian citizenship or residency they will need to show proof that they live in New Zealand, this can be through the production of bills, tenancy agreements or employment records.

3. Support Form: Your partner must provide the completed form Partnership Support Form for Residence (INZ 1178).

How to Apply

1. Prepare Documentation

After documents; photocopy and other necessary identity proofs; health and character certificates and any other proofs of your relationship.

2. Submit the Application

Applications can be submitted either:

•       Online: Unfortunately, despite the convenience of being able to upload scanned copies of documents

•       Paper-Based: Send the original or certified copies to Immigration New Zealand.

3. Pay the Fee

The initial amount for the application fee is NZD $5360, but it changes depending on the country of application.

4. Processing Time

Typically, most applications are decided within seven months, and sometimes more time is needed if documents submitted are missing or else some further investigation is necessary.

Key Conditions Once Your Visa Is Approved  

•       Entry Permission: Fill in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) on arrival if you are arriving from a country with a risk of GMO presence.

•       Travel Conditions: You can come in and out of New Zealand without any restriction for two years. Thereafter, it is necessary to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa to renew travel conditions, and so on.

•       Validity of Passport: Make sure that your visa is always tied to a valid passport.

Getting Your Application Ready: Useful Tips  

1. Be Thorough: Make sure your evidence includes every type of contact you have had with your partner – romantic, financial, and social.

2. Document Everything: Maintain any account where you both deposit money as well as shared chores and special occasions in your relationship.

3. Seek Expert Help: Governing policies when it comes to immigration are quite liberal and not very easy to understand. It should always be an Individual who seeks the services of an experienced immigration consultant.

 Why hire professional help?

The information about visas and strict compliance with its regulations might be extremely confusing. Expert consultants, such as Aptech Visa, offer end-to-end assistance in:

·        Preparing documentation.

·        Ensuring compliance with immigration laws.

·        Representing your case effectively.

Having practised their profession for several years, they ensure visa application is easy and not problematic.

Conclusion

The New Zealand Spouse Visa is a critical window to create couples future in New Zealand because applying all the following steps of course; you are assured of coming up with a good application; ensuring that one is eligible for the grant, making sure you submit all the documents needed and when in doubt, seek for help. If well planned it can be easy and helps you kick start a new chapter in New Zealand!

For more information you can refer to https://www.aptechvisa.com/new-zealand-spouse-visa   you can also contact our New Zealand Immigration Consultants at 7503832132, you can also write to info@aptechvisa.com

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[bloggingboutburgers]

Going through some really tough times right now being terrified that any timing hiccup ('cus we ARE having them, despite our best efforts) on the very complicated US fiancé visa process will compromise my future with my partner forever.

At this point I don't even know if venting about how stressful this all is might hurt our case too (because access to my social media pages was requested, so that could be monitored) but I'm exhausted, sometimes it seems everything's already doomed from the get-go even if we're ticking all the boxes because of how confusing things get, and I needed to let out why I'm less active these days I guess.

Don't anyone ever give us the whole "haha yooo neat getting married for tax benefits" thing ever again. This process is costing us a fortune and we're putting tons on the line, and the uncertainty of it all is crushing. There's nothing practical about it. And still this is the only way we can ever be able to stay together permanently. We can't afford to fail yet sometimes it seems we have so little agency about it. It's hell.

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Life updates:

I'm still unemployed, on the road to mental health recovery, housed by generous friends, and every dollar helps towards me being able to get back to my previous capacity to draw purely for fun like I used to and share it for free here on tumblr. I'm sorry that I am put in this position where I have to put my art behind a paywall like this, but so far it's been my only way to survive.

Still, whenever possible, I will keep posting as much free content on here as I can. Thanks to Patreon supporters and a generous loan from the convention organizer, I was able to table again this year. There is nothing I draw or write that I am not sharing either on tumblr or Patreon.

I've tried and failed to keep a day job to sustain me and save up for the marriage visa to move in with my husband. But on a lighter note, thanks to your patronage, I was able to seek mental healthcare, which made me realize the extent of my own abilities. So I've decided to give up on the day job project, as the process of leading a normal life will be a life long challenge for me. and instead put all my energy into Patreon, comic pitches, and conventions to move in with my husband as soon as possible. I have faith that once I live in a place I can call my own, with a partner that is keeping me strong by my side, it will be easier to create again.

Thank you for reading. Thank you to all my new followers for coming along, and I am forever thankful to my long time tumblr followers who stick through all the fandoms, hiatus, platform jumps, and hardships.

[ladyazulina]

Coming Soon: ✨ My Birthday ✨

Hello.

Would you say we are friends? I guess that term is way too big, mutuals is what we use here, but what would it take for us to be friends, stranger? Would you like us to be?

I'm a weird gal. I'm planning for my birthday. Two years ago I decided to take that day into my own hands and do something nice about it for myself.

I'm part of that percentage of people who actually hate their birthdays but I can't, for the life of me, do like I couldn't care less for the day. Mind you, I also don't allow my loved ones to do the same. In fact, last month was my partner's birthday and He DoEsN't MiNd HiS bIrThDaY bullshit—I planned his whole day and filled him with gifts and gave him the best day ever because such a special day couldn't go unaddressed and he should feel it as special as it actually is. (I'm trying to do the same for friends I hold dear and close to my heart, but forgive me if it takes me some attempts, it's the hardest thing I have ever done.)

Usually, I spend my day bummed, all sad, and if I'm unfortunate enough, eating ice cream (the dessert that fuels my sadness due to past experiences).

Two years ago, it was too short of a planning time, but some online friends accepted my request and half made my day.

A year ago, I spent the day outside actually doing stuff I liked (even though I hate being outside and was awfully depressed).

I was attempting to do an advent calendar this year, but I underestimated how hard it is to fill up.

So, actually, just right now this occurred to me.

First off, this year was supposed to go absolutely different. I was planning to visit my partner and we would spend my birthday, the holidays, and our first anniversary together, but I need to get a VISA and that process hindered all wishes and expectations. So... plan B. (I can't be sadder about it, each passing day it's drilling on me and I want to attempt to break with that as well. But I'm also aware I can't do it alone, hence this long-letter request.)

I don't have the slightest idea what the next months have in store for me, but so far this is it:

The advent calendar would go through a whole month, ending on my birthday (November 20 to December 20).

I would like to do at least a small thing I can fit into my routine / schedule without much fuss, hopefully with someone's company.

Weekends are scheduled to be TTRPG days, I could play a bit alone or with someone, and I'm crafting a list to choose at random which game I will play on which day.

Some things I love are reading and writing, though I can't write in command. I adore world-building and creating characters and I can spend hours rambling (ask my partner). But also, I won't mind spending some hours just talking and meeting someone, socializing isn't my forte, but I still need to go out with it.

I want to save December 19 to receive all the well wishes people want to give me, whichever way, and receive all the gifts (if there are any) on December 20 while I'm busy starting the day reading those wishes.

I do not need gifts, I'm a simple girl, but I feel like I need people to actively seek me on the day, I dunno why. I guess receiving the wishes the day prior and reading on the day could help, so that's one. And the whole month prior to actually scheduling small moments with friends and family could help palliate the possible loneliness of the day, they would have already spent some time with me during the days I put apart precisely for that... I don't know, I believe it could make sense, but don't ask me.

Anyway, I think I used all my words already. If you have seen me someday or if you just recently did (here) and want to apart a small time with me, to talk, to meet, to hopefully be friends or get close, if you want to do me this favor and be a part of this, thank you so much 💙 We can talk and schedule, see what to do, or you can just send me wishes on December 19 and if you want I can answer you back and start going from there or something, or anything, or nothing. I have all my days empty.

Now I'm actually feeling stupid doing this, but I will post it anyway because for some reason it came to me and I never know what could come from this.

[piedelune]

Fundraiser For Partner Visa

Hello lovelies!

We’re Clear (@fuure) and Pie (@piedelune) and we're setting this Ko-Fi goal to hopefully cover some of the remaining costs of the Permanent Partner Visa that will enable Clear's wife Pie to live and work here in Australia.

The total of the visa stands at $8850 AUD and we have worked very hard for a long time to save up the majority of this, but life has gotten in the way and we're running short on time to lodge the visa before Pie's travel visa expires mid-March. We're continuing to work hard and make any extra cash we can, but any support would be immensely appreciated if there's anything you can spare. Every dollar helps!

If we get the visa lodged in time, we’ll be granted a bridging visa that will go into effect while the Permanent Partner Visa is pending. This will allow Pie to stay in the country for an indefinite period, as well as give her the legal ability to seek employment, including accepting online commissions.

So finally, we’ve set a remaining goal of $2500 AUD in order to fully cover the service and processing fees from GoFundMe while still retaining the full amount for the visa.

Thank you so much for reading and for your consideration. :3

- Clear + Pie

[doctorguilty]

Guh

I've been sleeping all day but I'm still so sleepy ... I keep having weeks like this, which is how I know the chronic fatigue is bad because the summer (or summer weather, since it started early) has always been my most active time of year.. which makes me upset in and of itself, that I'm losing even the few months a year I have to be happy and productive. 3/4ths of my life, sometimes even more, is spent in a bed now. It's depressing.

The only hope I have is when I eventually move out of where I am, having more places to non-stressfully roam in a house will make me feel better, it's just hard to conceptualize when I've seldom lived in situations where I wasn't confined to a bedroom for one reason or another..

Like I have projects I want to do, but they require me leaving my room and working in a larger and/or more ventilated space, but the stress of being bothered (or just being exposed to the sheer loudness that goes on here) immediately KILLS my motivation, and by the time everyone is asleep (midnight) I have no daylight to keep my brain awake (and too dark to do anything I wanted to do outside for sure). Even making substantial food is a hassle and I often wait until midnight for that (though I often feel so tired by then I just continue eating snacks cause I don't have energy to make anything)

Maybe if I had more space to be free I'd not succumb to tiredness so quickly? Because honestly it's like... when it happens I don't fight it well because what reward is there.. I can.. be on my phone, play video games, watch tv...? Creative stuff requires more awakeness. I just sorta accept all I can do is sleep...it's miserable

I almost have the paperwork done for the fiance visa application, just need a photo from my partner and a few more documents/info filled out on my end..but it'll likely be minimum a year before that is processed. Could be even two years for the whole thing.

The thought of living like this for another 1-2 years is mind numbing, but there's nothing I can do. At all. This is it. I just have to sleep though 3/4ths of it I guess and dream of what it'd be like to have a quiet living room no one will be upset at me for using

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Business Visa in Thailand

A Thailand Business Visa, officially known as a Non-Immigrant "B" Visa, is a crucial document for foreign entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to work or conduct business within the Kingdom. It allows you to enter Thailand for specific business purposes, including:  

Establishing a business: This includes setting up a company, investing in a Thai business, or becoming a partner in an existing venture.  

Working for a Thai company: If you're employed by a Thai company, you'll need a work permit in addition to a Business Visa.

Conducting business meetings: This covers attending conferences, negotiations, or other business-related activities.  

Investing in Thai property: While not strictly a business activity, investing in Thai property often requires a Business Visa.

Key Requirements for a Thailand Business Visa

To apply for a Thailand Business Visa, you'll generally need the following documents:

Valid passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.

Visa application form: This form is typically available at the Thai embassy or consulate in your home country.  

Recent passport-sized photo: A photo taken within the past six months is required.  

Proof of funds: You'll need to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support your stay in Thailand. This is usually shown through bank statements or a letter of sponsorship from a Thai company.  

Letter of invitation: This letter, issued by a Thai company or organization, should outline the purpose of your visit, your role, and the duration of your stay.  

Proof of business activity: This could include business registration documents, contracts, or other relevant paperwork.

Important Considerations

Work Permits: If you plan to work in Thailand, you'll need a work permit in addition to a Business Visa. The work permit application process can be complex and time-consuming.

Visa Extensions: If you need to extend your stay beyond the initial visa period, you'll need to apply for a visa extension at an immigration office in Thailand.  

Visa Overstay: Overstaying your visa can lead to significant penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment.  

Seeking Professional Assistance

Given the complexities of Thailand's immigration laws, it's advisable to seek guidance from a qualified immigration lawyer or a reputable visa agency. They can assist you with the application process, ensure you have all the necessary documents, and help you navigate any potential challenges.

[etauk072]

UK Visa Types: A Complete Guide

Introduction

The UK offers a range of visas for travelers with different purposes, from tourism and business to study and long-term residency. Understanding UK visa types can help you determine which visa suits your needs, making the application process easier and faster. This guide outlines the various types of UK visas, eligibility requirements, and key details for each category.

UK Visa Categories

The main categories of UK visas include:

Visitor Visas

Tourist Visa: For those visiting the UK for tourism and leisure.

Business Visa: For attending meetings, conferences, or short-term business engagements.

Family Visit Visa: For visiting family members residing in the UK.

Short-Term Study Visa: For short courses or English language studies.

Eligibility: Proof of financial stability, purpose of visit, and ties to home country.

Duration: Generally, allows stays up to 6 months.

Work Visas

Skilled Worker Visa: For qualified professionals with a job offer from a UK employer.

Health and Care Worker Visa: For healthcare professionals filling roles in the NHS or care sector.

Temporary Worker Visa (Tier 5): For short-term work, including charity, creative, and religious workers.

Eligibility: Job offer, certificate of sponsorship, and minimum salary threshold.

Duration: Varies from 1 to 5 years, with potential for renewal or permanent residency.

Student Visas

Student Visa (Tier 4): For full-time studies at recognized UK institutions.

Child Student Visa: For minors (4–17) attending independent schools in the UK.

Short-Term Study Visa: For courses up to 11 months.

Eligibility: Acceptance at an accredited institution, proof of funds, and English language skills.

Duration: Based on the length of the course, typically up to 5 years for higher education.

Family Visas

Spouse or Partner Visa: For partners of UK citizens or permanent residents.

Parent Visa: For parents of dependent children living in the UK.

Child Dependent Visa: For children of individuals residing in the UK.

Eligibility: Proof of relationship, financial stability, and accommodation.

Duration: Usually up to 2.5 years, with options to renew.

Settlement and Long-Term Residency Visas

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): For those who have resided in the UK long-term.

Ancestry Visa: For Commonwealth citizens with UK ancestry.

Eligibility: Long-term residency, financial independence, and knowledge of life in the UK.

Duration: Permanent residency status, leading to UK citizenship eligibility.

Special and Temporary Visas

Start-up and Innovator Visas: For entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the UK.

Graduate Visa: For students who have completed a degree in the UK and wish to stay to work.

Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5): For young people (18-30) from select countries.

Eligibility: Requirements vary by program, including age, funding, and business plans.

Duration: Generally 2 years, with options for renewal or transition to other visa types.

Choosing the Right Visa Type for Your Needs

To determine which visa suits your needs, consider the following:

Purpose of Visit: Is it for work, study, tourism, or family purposes?

Duration of Stay: Short-term visas are ideal for brief visits, while long-term visas are for those planning an extended stay.

Eligibility Criteria: Each visa has specific requirements, including financial stability, sponsorship, and proof of purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions About UK Visa Types

1. Can I switch between UK visa types? Some visas allow switching within the UK, such as moving from a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa. Check individual visa guidelines.

2. What is the processing time for UK visas? Processing times vary by visa type, typically from 3 weeks for visitor visas to several months for settlement visas.

3. Do I need a visa to transit through the UK? Some travelers need a UK Transit Visa if passing through UK airports. Eligibility depends on nationality and travel itinerary.

Conclusion

Understanding UK visa types is crucial for a smooth application process. Whether you’re visiting for a short stay or planning to settle, knowing the right visa type ensures you’re well-prepared. For more detailed information, refer to the official UK government website or consult an immigration advisor.

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Top Factors That Impact the Timeline for Partner Visa Processing in Australia

What affects the processing time for a partner visa in Australia? A partner visa in Australia allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa involves two stages: a temporary visa (subclass 820 or 309) and a permanent visa (subclass 801 or 100). Processing times can vary due to factors such as the completeness of the application, the complexity of the case, and the applicant's country of origin. Additional factors like high application volumes, health and character checks, and changes in immigration policies also influence processing times. Securing a partner visa is a crucial step toward permanent residency and citizenship in Australia. Read our blog “PROCESSING TIME FOR PARTNER VISA IN AUSTRALIA” for more details.

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Can my brother (Siblings) sponsor me to Australian PR - Aptech Visa

If your brother has an Australia PR, he may sponsor you. Applying for the 491 visas, also known as the skilled work regional (provisional) visa subclass 491, is what you can accomplish. You must have a nomination from an Australian state or sponsorship from an eligible family member who is a permanent resident or citizen of Australia in order to apply for a 491 visa.

Australia Skilled Regional Work Visa 491

To live and work in remote Australia, skilled individuals must be sponsored by an eligible relative or nominated by a state or territory government. For the duration of the visa's five-year validity, you are permitted to make as many trips to and from Australia as you like. After three years have passed after you received your 491 visas, you may submit an application for Australia PR (subclass 191 visa).

Eligibility Requirements for Visa 491

You should make sure you meet the conditions for the visa before applying.

            Need Help? Get the best advice from Immigration experts

Among them are:

You currently fall within the age range of 18 to 45 years old, and you have a positive skill assessment for a job on the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 Occupational List.

You are in possession of a passport that has been approved or you have competent English (6 minimum in the IELTS)

You have been nominated to submit a visa application by a Region or State.

You are in good physical and moral health.

You score above the current cut-off of 65 on the skilled migration points exam.

Australia 491 visa application process

Your first step in expressing interest in applying for this visa is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select. Kill Select does not charge fees to create or submit EOIs since they are not visa applications. The assertions in your EOI will be used by Skill Select to determine your point total. To be eligible to apply for a visa, you must receive at least 65 points.

If you have said that you are interested in being nominated, state and territory government organizations will be able to see your EOI. You'll receive a request to submit an application for this visa if they recommend you.

Also read:

💡 What You Need To Know About the Partner Visa in Australia

💡 Can my brother sponsor me if he has an Australian PR Visa?

Once the EOI is finished, it is saved in Skill Select and is good for two years. At any time, you can update your information and see your EOI. To update your information if your circumstances change, access your EOI. Skill Select will send you an invitation if you are chosen to apply for a visa. You must submit the required documentation to prove your identification, skills assessment, level of English proficiency, relationship, partner, sponsor, and character claims made in your EOI and to demonstrate that you meet all visa requirements.

The invitation will thereafter be valid for 60 days after the date of the invitation, after which the invitation will expire.

Australia regional sponsor visa subclass 491 cost

The primary applicant fee is $4,045. Anyone above the age of 18 who applies but does not speak English fluently may be requested to pay The Second Instalment. Only when the immigration department requests it, do you have to pay this. When you submit your application, you are not required to pay this.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 Processing time

An estimated 12 to 14 months are needed to process a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa.

To know more about the latest draw and Australia Immigration News Updates: VISIT HERE

Also read:

💡 How to receive an Australian regional nomination for Visa 491?

💡 How to immigrate to Australia from India

💡 What are the key requirements for Subclass 189 Visa?

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Thailand Marriage Visa

If you're planning to tie the knot with a Thai national and reside in the Land of Smiles, understanding the Thai Marriage Visa is crucial. This visa, officially known as the Non-Immigrant O Visa, allows foreign spouses of Thai citizens to legally stay and work in Thailand.  

Key Requirements for a Thai Marriage Visa

To qualify for a Thai Marriage Visa, you and your Thai partner must meet the following criteria:

Legal Marriage:

You must be legally married to a Thai citizen.  

The marriage certificate must be registered in Thailand.  

Financial Stability:

You must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support yourself and your spouse in Thailand.  

This can be proven through bank statements, employment contracts, or other financial documents.

Clear Criminal Record:

You must have a clean criminal record.

The Visa Application Process

The process of applying for a Thai Marriage Visa typically involves the following steps:

Prepare Required Documents:

Passport

Marriage Certificate

Financial Documents

Medical Certificate

Photographs

Visa Application Form

Submit Application:

You can submit your application at the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country.  

Some countries allow online visa applications.

Visa Approval and Issuance:

If your application is approved, the Thai Embassy or Consulate will issue the Non-Immigrant O Visa.

Important Considerations

Visa Validity:

The initial validity of a Thai Marriage Visa is usually one year.

It can be extended annually by visiting an Immigration Office in Thailand.  

Work Permits:

While a Marriage Visa allows you to stay in Thailand, it doesn't automatically grant you a work permit.  

If you intend to work in Thailand, you'll need to obtain a work permit from the Thai Labor Department.  

Visa Renewals and Extensions:

To renew your visa, you'll need to visit an Immigration Office in Thailand and submit the required documents.

The renewal process can be time-consuming, so it's advisable to start the process well in advance.

Seeking Professional Assistance

Given the complexities of Thai immigration laws, it's highly recommended to consult with an immigration lawyer or a reputable immigration agency. They can provide expert guidance and assistance throughout the visa application process, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome.  

By understanding the requirements and following the necessary steps, you can successfully obtain a Thai Marriage Visa and embark on a fulfilling life in Thailand with your Thai partner.

[ceasarslegion]

This is a bit of a longshot, but i have enough followers that one of you might have been in this situation before

Looking into sponsoring my American boyfriend's visa to Canada, since that seems to be the easiest way for us to get them PR and eventually citizenship like they want. But the process seems to take 1-2 years after application submission

Im getting very confusing and contradictory statements on this, but is a conjugal partner able to stay with their Canadian partner in the country while their sponsorship is being processed if we can prove that I can support their basic needs in that time? We ran the math last night and between their savings and my work we have more than enough to cover everything

[365proservices]

Unlocking Dubai: Mission Visa Services Guide to Limitless Opportunities -365 Pro Services

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act iii: final notes

edit: 4/9/2024: added some more stuff!!! i'll put this emoji 🫧 next to the new things so u know where to scroll.

AHHHHHHHHHHHH I FINISHED MY FIRST FULL LENGTH FIC HOLD ON LEMME JUST THROW UP IN THE CORNER REAL QUICK

i am sooooooo normal rn anyways let's get into it thank u for having me on the show, mr. kimmel. i've had a raging headache all day so the content underneath each sections will be kinda short. i'll go through and add more to it once i recover but i wanted to get this up before the week got too busy!

krolia

guys…. im so sorry for the angst….. it was necessary for the plot…….

maybe it’s just me projecting but in the actual show, i kind of wish we had seen more of the emotional fallout that occurred after krolia revealed that she was keith’s mom. because let’s be real here, there’s no way that keith’s traumatized ass would just willingly accept her back into his life. he’d have questions. he’d be in disbelief. it’s hard for him to open up to others and he carries a lot of hurt from being abandoned.

it was crucial in the course of this fic to have that confrontation between krolia and keith. it's not always going to be rainbows and sunshine, and even though they both missed each other deeply, you don't just automatically connect and forget everything that's happened. even if keith hadn't gone into the foster system, he definitely would have carried a lot of anger and hurt towards krolia when she shows back up. i'm sure that things won't just be smooth sailing and they'll need to hash things out multiple times as they rebuild their relationship but that first fight was a big hurdle to get over.

if you’re curious, i have a whooollleeee backstory for what happened with krolia and why she couldn’t get back to her kid. i couldn’t really fit it into the fic but i’ll put it right here for those who are interested:

2000: krolia in the US on student visa, first year of of PhD program

krolia meets heath and they fall in love

2003: krolia gives birth to keith

2008: krolia finishes grad school/PhD program/doctoral degree and applies for a work visa 

2009: she and heath and baby keith are living their life but krolia’s parents find out and are like girl you need to come home NOW or we will disown you 

krolia’s family are really wealthy and powerful 

krolia: i’ll come back for you guys idk how but i will 

krolia goes back to the states

2009-2011: she and heath write letters but then the letters start getting intercepted by the family and eventually peters out

krolia in arranged marriage and thinks her partner forgot about her or didn’t care

meanwhile heath doesn’t know what happened to krolia but can’t do anything about it bc she’s in a diff country and he doesn’t speak korean

2011: heath and keith move to texas for job or whatever

heath tells keith all about krolia and how she loves him but can’t be there and obvi that fucks keith up bc he misses his mom but where tf is she? how does he know she loves him if she’s not even there? he's a little kid

2013: heath dies and keith is put into the system

heath has no other family members

krolia put her english name on the birth certificate and so ofc she doesn’t exist in the US

texas social services try to reach out to krolia along with some friends but letters are intercepted

2016: someone reaches out to krolia after she finally gets facebook 

friend: thinking of you. miss you. so sorry about heath

krolia: …. what the fuck about heath?

friend: uhhhhhhhh

krolia goes on rampage to her family like wtf u mean u didn’t tell me that the father of my child is dead

cousin shows up with the intercepted letters (official notice from social services, heath’s letters and pictures, keith’s little notes and drawings)

krolia starts the process of legally and financially emancipating herself from her family (she basically was Britney’d)

2017/2018: finally is free and able to get a job in the states

starts tracking down heath (they only had a forwarding address for krolia so they’re like wtf who is this bih)

at this point, keith has already met the shiroganes and changed his name

krolia is in a different state and can only do so much 

spends the next few years trying to find him, hires P.I., again keep running into blocks bc social workers and case managers are NOT going to budge on giving up keith's personal information

2023, winter break: krolia reaches out to keith through facebook but it goes into his spam since they’re not facebook friends

allura

what better allegory for sacrificing yourself to save the universe is there than graduating college? in all fairness, i felt like sticking to the notion of allura saying goodbye and leaving the group had its merit, just y’know, i wanted to take a step down from the whole dying thing. i tried to pay homage to the canon material as much as possible while also providing my own spin on things.

one thing that’s been important to me is depicting allura as a college student. sure, while i think most iterations of allura as a kind and a great leader and intelligent are great, even in modern au fics, i just wish there had been a bit more... silliness? outside of her being like the girlboss, the hell yeah supporting character or love interest or bone-tired leader, i always wonder what she would have been like if she hadn't had to save the universe and was just trying to heal on her own terms. yeah, i nerfed her parents in this universe but i tried to showcase her doing normal college things as well, like presenting at research conferences, getting a bit messy drunk, having pizza nights and group hang outs. the funny thing about grief is that life does not stop for it, so you have to just figure things out along the way.

i also didn't want to elaborate too much on her relationship with lotor. she didn't magically heal from that one conversation with lance in chapter 8 but i wanted the readers to get a taste of what was going on in her head through their dialogue. plus, it was a little moment to show how she was allowing herself to open up to other people like lance. no one woman is an island, no matter how much of a bad b!tch you are.

🫧 also, i wanted to include it somewhere but basically, keith knew allura and romelle were hooking up since chapter 14! keith caught romelle sneaking out of allura's room early one morning and he just kept it to himself because snitches get stitches.

pidge

they are so precious to me. they're an amalgamation of 2 of my closest friends, and well, me.

i always knew that pidge was going to be a super important piece in klance development. while lance and keith are great friends, i think pidge played a crucial role in bridging them together in the beginning, before the two of them had cleared up their misunderstandings and made that truce. sure, allura asked them to be on the paintball team but pidge really forced the two of them into close quarters. lance might have extended the offer to keith to hand out without pidge or he might not have. honestly, i'm not really sure. but pidge inviting keith to hang out in chapter 4 was a quiet but big moment because both keith and lance are friends with pidge and will set aside their differences long enough to tolerate each other's presence in a shared space. pidge just has #babyofthefriendgroup privileges.

🫧 i honestly think that after the main two, pidge has undergone the most growth (physically and emotionally) throughout the fic, even though they're a supporting character. we can all benefit from community and friendship but i think pidge needed it a little bit more.

🫧 i partially wrote pidge to represent my younger self, especially when i first attended college. i was scared and alone and i had never been away from home and it was a struggle to form new relationships (and figure out my gender identity. mannnnnn fuck that). it was nice to see pidge find their place and niche among the greater social fabric of college, kind of like comforting my younger self for all the loneliness and uncertainty i endured.

hunk

i love hunk so dearly. ngl, i wanted him to have a bigger arc than he did but hopefully i did a decent job at making feel more well-rounded as a supporting character. i decided to actually kind of lean into this distance in the later chapters as well, esp from lance's pov, as they both got busier. at the end of the day, though, i knew that those two would come back together. hunk is a kind and sympathetic friend and his and lance's friendship will persevere because they're good communicators. their little talk in chapter 17 was me talking to myself and to anyone else who has went through a similar thing where they find themselves drifting a little farther from a friend.

people get busy and that's okay! there will be ebbs and flows in every relationship. even though shared history is a crucial part of a friendship but it can't be the only thing that will keep it going. you need to nurture it and tend to it in order for it to keep it alive and flourishing. hunk understands this and he and lance will be just fine after their talk. hunk is probably the most emotionally intelligent person after adam in the group, and i'm glad he was there to help both lance and keith out when they needed it.

adam

this man!!!!! got i have gotten so fucking attached to adam throughout this fic. he is so dear to me. i know in chapter 10 i wrote from adam's pov and he's a goofy guy in his twenties who's just trying to be a good dad friend but somehow he ended up being a voice of reason and comfort for klance in this fic. lance misses his family a lot and i think adam can not only relate to lance with the homesickness but also lance has started to rely on him a bit like he would with his siblings.

i wanted to try my own spin on adam and keith's relationship. i've seen fics where adam and keith hate each other, don't interact much, or adam takes on a parenting role towards keith as a kid. i wanted to look at keith and adam in the context of two people who both love shiro and then grow to be good friends/surrogate brother-in-law? idk. long story short, adam is very emotionally intelligent and i think he genuinely wanted to get to know keith outside of his connection with shiro and was patient enough to coax keith out of his shell. i tried to write in small ways adam takes care of keith like giving him LactoJoys because Keith likes the taste better than Lactaids, being there for him for his panic attack, adding food to his plate. things that won't draw too much attention, because we all know how keith is about receiving acts of kindness.

i mentioned this in a comment under one of the chapters but all of the advice adam gives keith is either advice i personally received myself or something i wish i could tell my younger self. i hope those words bring you comfort as well!

shiro

i had a lot more planned for shiro but goddammit i had no fucking time or space at this panned out. it's more so klance's story than shiro's.

look, there's a small moment in chapter 18 where shiro is very pleased (and a little surprised) that keith has talked about him with krolia. it has less to do with his faith in keith and more with how he sees himself. shiro has already acknowledged that he has heavy imposter syndrome and deals with his own struggles with self image. it's just always a jolt to your system when someone (could be your own family or your partner of years) validates your relationship.

shiro loves keith very much and just wants to be the best big brother. he has such eldest child syndrome, where he tries to pretend that everything is fine even though things are actually crumbling around him. the thing is, though, you can't build intimacy— real, lasting intimacy and depth in a relationship— without being vulnerable. shiro understands that even though he wants keith to work on opening up, he has to do the same and reciprocate the actions, or else neither of them will really get anywhere and be stuck in that loop of "are you mad at me/i feel like you're hiding something from me/i don't really know who you are."

i tried writing a bit from shiro's pov but i quickly realized that that would drastically change the tone of the fic so i had to scrap it. i might post a little oneshot in the distant future with adashi, though.

keith

🫧 i've talked about this before but although i think keith grew the most as a character in the canon show, that shit was WAY too fast and off-screen. also, i know that the whole found family trope is what drew a lot of fans to voltron in the first place (like me) but is the found family in the room with us rn? i felt like they all started to fall apart or at least weren't as close as the show wanted us to believe. it felt a lot like telling with no showing. other than some occasional moments in the show, the whole #teamasfamily felt hollow.

🫧 i wanted to build on this potential found family for keith's character. he's never had a support system before and he's used to pushing people away but now he has a whole ass friend group that's ready to fight for him if he gives the word.

🫧 initially, when i was writing keith's pov and trying to get a feel for his voice and tone, i struggled a bit. keith is one of those characters that i liked and sympathized with, but getting into his head was a whole different story. i'm more of a lance kinnie but once i got the hand of keith's voice, it was a lot easier. some of my best pieces of writing are from keith's pov! i tried to be as cognizant of keith's development as much as possible as i wrote (think me having various checkpoints for his journey whereas with lance i could just coast on vibes), and i'm pleased with how far he's come.

🫧 although both keith and lance's progress can showcased through their consciousness and thoughts (like duh ur reading from their povs), i leaned into keith's behavior as a way to portray his progress a bit more than lance. things like him being more open to physical affection, not sitting on the outskirts of group dynamics and sticking to shiro, and allowing himself to collect things, which by the way:

🫧 i like the idea of keith's room, once being so empty and ghost-like, is now full of stuff, mementos of his relationships that he's built. i tried to sprinkle in some relics from past chapters (paintball flag, polaroids, ticket stubs), as well add some new tidbits, like shiro giving him a cacti and that korean cookbook!

proud of u, keith bby <3

lance and marco

no i did not just torture lance for the sake of torturing him i would never do that to my boy.

i know this is a fanfiction, but from the start, i wanted to ground this fic in reality and breathe some life into it. lance's little arc with his brother having a substance abuse problem was loosely inspired by events in my personal life.

🫧 i'm not saying that everyone goes through something as drastic as a loved one going to rehab, but as young adults, when we leave home for uni, jobs, other opportunities, etc, there's this worry that something bad will happen while we're away. and often times it does. someone gets sick, a beloved pet passes away, it's all bound to happen. your childhood becomes a thing of the past, and things that you thought would stay the same just won't.

i projected a lot of my feelings onto lance ngl, and writing him work through his own grief and guilt over not being able to be with his family when they're going through a crisis helped me process a little bit more.

although lance had a happier ending than a lot of families might get in reality, i still wanted to show lance having a support system at college and realizing that he has a second family to lean on, and people who love and support him. he doesn't have to pretend to be okay for anyone and that's okay.

black paladin lance or as close to it as i could get

it was so important for me to make lance the new captain of their paintball team, as a stand-in for the black paladin arc he could have had in the show. he’s always been a selfless guy who puts others first and really pulls up when he needs to. he deserves to be recognized for that. not only did every single one of his friends validate him, but the person he looks up to the most literally endorsed him. lance struggles with his inferiority complex and the election scene was a little feel good moment for me, personally, so that he could receive the acknowledgement he deserves, especially with his growth. he's gonna be an awesome team captain (he'll be shuffling down to shiro's room at 2am covered in hickeys and talking about paintball strategies).

wrapping up loose ends

i tried to wrap up as many loose ends as possible and give all the characters a proper send-off. originally i wanted lance and hunk to also move into the house in castle street, like repurpose the basement or something but i realized that that just wasn’t possible because most college basements don’t even have heating or like,,,, a livable arrangement.

ultimately, i think it makes sense for pidge to be the one to take up allura’s room at the house. pidge has lived a single during the academic year but they also had lance and hunk right fifty feet away so it’s not like they REALLY lived alone that year. there was also the logistics of the house having a vacant room, and as much as i would have loved to have all of voltron under the same roof (hunk and pidge sharing a room, keith and lance sharing a room), i think they would kill each other. pidge filling in the gap felt like the right move. and lance and hunk are gonna be over a lot anyways, so it’s not like much has changed in the trio's group dynamic.

🫧 what was your favorite chapter to write?

i think i have different chapters in mind for different reasons, even if it's a copout answer. here are the chapters that are dearest to me:

chapter 4: recalibration this is the chapter where i really got to play around with character interactions. keith and lance's worlds were beginning to integrate in chapter 3 but in this chapter, i got to explore different friendships, like keith & pidge and lance & hunk, and the dynamics they entailed. you can see how important these friendships are to both lance and keith, and how their connection with others eventually helps them to reflect on their previous feelings toward each other, like "hmm maybe i've been too harsh with the other."

chapter 10: let's go to the beach the group dynamics were so solidified to this point, and it was so fun to write. i loved writing from adam's pov and being able to zoom out and showcase klance's relationship progression.

the winter break interludes i waxed poetic about these in a previous faq but to reiterate: i'm really pleased with the way each individual chapter turned out. i love a good character study, and it was a great challenge to my writing and characterization to dig deeper into their home lives and see how the past confronted the present, where their respective childhoods were brought into the light, and how long-held notions of belonging, home, and identity were challenged and remolded.

chapter 17: warm and light my beta reader drunkenguac said that this was some of my best writing and i've been coasting off of that validation for the past 4 months. keith's reunion with his mother was especially cathartic for me. as an adoptee, writing this chapter honestly helped me work through some of my feelings about my adoption as i pictured what it would look like if i was ever reunited with my birth mother. i'm very fortunate that i didn't have to go through the same experiences keith did, but i tried to imbue as much humanness as possible into his section.

chapter 18: moving on it just felt like a proper send-off, the one that we never got from s8 of voltron. i wanted the last chapter to basically have this vibe of "hey, things won't be the same but it's going to be okay because we have each other." when shiro tells matt in the end, "we'll still be here," that's me as the author, telling you, the reader, that this fic will still be here whenever you want to revisit it. it was a comfort to write and i've heard that it's a comfort to read, which is so so so gratifying. when i set out to write this fic in august of 2023, i didn't have any plans of grandeur or even expect like more than 100 people read it— it was just a passion project that i decided to share, and i'm glad that others have sought safety in it. outside of fandom, this fic is a love letter to my own college experience. i remember reading a college au fic when i was still in high school and lonely and closeted and repressed and wondering if i would ever be able to get out of my hometown and find a community as tightly-knit as the fic portrayed it. in a way, i got to reflect on my college experience by writing looking out for you. i find solace in this fic when i read back over it, and i can see aspects of my adventures throughout my freshman and sophomore and junior and senior years, waving from behind a thinly veiled curtain. this fic is dedicated to all the people who made my college experience.

anyways that's me rambling for now! thank you again to everyone who has tuned into looking out for you. this is the first piece of creative writing i've done in a long time, and i never expected to actually finish it. i'm so happy with the way it turned out and the love it's received. until next time!

[phuketattorney]

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[blackbird-brewster]

Hi friend! I’m wondering about the process you took to be able to stay in New Zealand because it’s been a dream of mine to move there but it seems really daunting 😭 thank you in advance!

Kia ora e hoa!

Oof, my story is a long and complicated one for sure. Moving countries (no matter where you're heading) is a HUGE choice and no matter how much you prepare, there will always be a learning curve. For me, however, I didn't prepare at all. Not really. That being said, NZ does have A LOT of hoops to jump through and they're REALLY particular about who gets visas (even more so since the pandemic).

But here's my story:

2015: I had visited NZ for a handful of days in 2015 and then shortly after that trip, I happened to meet someone through tumblr who was a kiwi. We started a long-distance relationship from there.

Now, I need to note that I was homeless at that point of my life. I was living in my car, so everything I owned fit inside a compact Chevy Aveo. And when my car got repossessed and I said 'nothing left for me in [readacted]' and packed up those few belongings into two plastic tubs, bought a one way ticket, and flew to Aotearoa (The actual time between losing my car, to considering moving, to pouring all of my savings into airfare, to actually just up and leaving to start a new life across the world, was only about 2 weeks btw. Like I said, ZERO preperation.)

Early 2016: I first came on a 3-month visitor visa. Then I was able to get a partnership visa for a year. When that relationship ended, I had already decided Aotearoa was my forever home and I was ready to do anything necessary to stay here long-term.

2017: I managed another 1-year visa (working holiday visa).

Early 2018: Then by the time that one was ending, I was in a new relationship (with my current partner) but we hadn't been together long enough for them to sponsor me in a partnership visa.

Without any way to get another working visa, I was forced to plan a move to Australia for a year. I had sorted a working holiday visa there, had job prospects, and although I didn't want to leave NZ, I knew it was only a temporary stop over, because I would spend every moment in Aus trying to get back into NZ somehow.

Final days of my visa, 2018: I had already been thrown goodbye parties, I sold what little belongings I'd started to acquire in my two years here, I had my airfare and visa all ready for Aus -- but I was STILL desperately scouring the Immigration NZ website for ANY legal loopholes, any way I could just stay a while longer. And in doing so, I found exactly that. In absolute secret (didn't tell a single soul from fear of getting my hopes up) -- I applied for a nine-month visitor visa.

And to my utter shock -- it worked. I was able to stay.

2018/19: In those 9 months, I ended up moving in with Doom Them and by the time I was nearing the end of my visitor visa, we were able to apply for a partnership visa together. I was granted another one-year visa.

2019: We had to repeat the process. Submitting over 500 pages of documentation that our relationship was genuine, and even then, they still asked for more. Luckily, they eventually granted me another one year visa.

Early 2020: After living in NZ continuously for four years, you are eligible to apply for residency. Because I had a NZ partner, that definitely helped, because at the start of Covid INZ stopped accepting any other type of residency visa applications. I was SO lucky that we applied WAY early this time, because estimated wait times for visa processing were like 10-16 MONTHS

August 2020: I officially became a NZ Resident!!! Which meant I no longer had to apply for Visas. I was granted the privilege of living in NZ for the rest of my life without ever having to apply for visas that may not be granted. The annual stress and uncertainty we faced each time we applied was no more!

August 2022: After being a NZ Resident for 2 years, you can then apply to be a NZ Permanent Resident. That means you can leave and come back to NZ without any issues. It's basically citizenship without the passport.

So that's where I'm at currently! And in August 2025 (5 years after residency is first granted) -- I will finally get to become a NZ CITIZEN!!!! I cannot wait for the day this country becomes my place of citizenship.

It is a LONG and tedious process that requires a TON of work and stress and money (god so much fucking moneeeeyyyyyy) -- but I wouldn't change it for the world.

Because even though I first moved here for a relationship that didn't work out -- I still wound up finding my forever home, my friends, my family, and most importantly, I did find my forever relationship.