I'm a US citizen considering marrying a Kiwi and remaining in NZ, perhaps permanently..
Is NZ citizenship automatic in such a case?
If not, what other steps towards citizenship are necessary?
Thank you
2007-09-08 12:02:59 · 8 answers · asked by Lance W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You might be able to find information at this site. http://www.usaembassy.com
2007-09-08 12:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Red Rose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marrying in New Zealand does not automatically give u citizenship. U can apply for permanent residence (PR) on humanitarian grounds though, and once u've had PR for two or more years then u can apply for citizenship. U do realise that if u become a NZ citizen u will lose ur US citizenship?
2007-09-08 19:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by kiwi_mum1966 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way to gain NZ residence is to arrive in a leaky boat as a refugee. You'll get a benefit and even a house. If you're a qualified doctor from Spain, you'll probably get turned away.
2007-09-08 19:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should look up the NZ official governmental websites. If I find something I will let you know.
P.S. Kiwi is a nickname for a people fron New Zealand, if someone didn't know.
2007-09-08 19:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by terliuke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hummmmm, there are sooo many of you, and few of us.
Find girl, get married, apply for Permanent Residence, Now here is the trick, ESTABLISH the relationship!!!!!, immigration likes to screw folks over on this one. That means, get joint bank accounts, save money together, get house under both names, join a club together. 2years after the wedding, you both will be interviewed separately. You should know each other by then, if you fail the interview, your PR is declined, and 6mths to get out but you can get it reviewed.
2007-09-08 19:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Doughboys 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess I'm not the only one who knows a kiwi is a fruit, I'm from the USA so this is why I do not understand what you mean.
2007-09-08 19:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know. Check the U.S. State Department's website.
2007-09-08 19:22:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, it's not every day you marry a fruit
2007-09-08 19:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋