Foreign nationals planning to join their partners in New Zealand should prepare for a change in how certain temporary visa applications are submitted, with a new online system scheduled to take effect on November 16, 2026. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will move applications for selected temporary visas for family members of New Zealand citizens and … Read more
New Zealand is changing how foreign spouses of citizens and residents apply for certain visas, with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) moving applications to an enhanced online system from November 16, 2026. The change will affect people applying for temporary entry visas to join their partners in New Zealand and is expected to make the application … Read more
Foreign nationals married to US citizens may qualify for a shorter path to American citizenship, but marriage alone does not make someone eligible for naturalisation. Applicants must meet specific age, residency, marital and character requirements before submitting their applications. Under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), eligible spouses of US citizens can … Read more