3 gap(s) and 0 RFI risk(s) across 15 requirements.
| Verdict | Severity | Finding | Citation | Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap | critical | Missing — Valid passport or travel document The application contains no document satisfying ID-PASSPORT-1 (INZ Operational Manual). The principal applicant must hold a passport or travel document that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay in New Zealand. |
INZ Operational Manual ID-PASSPORT-1 (p.41) | A principal applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. |
| Gap | major | Missing — Certified translations for all non-English documents (residence) The application contains no document satisfying PR-TRANS-1 (Translation policy). Every document that is not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. |
Translation policy PR-TRANS-1 (p.22) | Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation prepared by an acceptable translator. |
| Gap | minor | Missing — Certified translation of marriage / birth certificates The application contains no document satisfying PR-MARRIAGE-TRANS-1 (Translation policy). Marriage and birth certificates that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. |
Translation policy PR-MARRIAGE-TRANS-1 (p.28) | Marriage and birth certificates not in English must be provided with a certified translation. |
| Pass | critical | Living together 12 months+ in a genuine and stable relationship Present and consistent with PR-LIVING-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual PR-LIVING-1 (p.150) | Partners must have been living together for 12 months or more in a relationship that is genuine and stable. |
| Pass | critical | Eligible New Zealand partner / sponsor Present and consistent with PR-SPONSOR-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual PR-SPONSOR-1 (p.152) | The supporting partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident who is eligible to support a partnership-based application. |
| Pass | major | Completed and signed application form Present and consistent with ADMIN-FORM-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ADMIN-FORM-1 (p.3) | Complete, sign and date the correct application form for the category you are applying under. |
| Pass | major | Breadth of relationship evidence Present and consistent with PR-EVIDENCE-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist PR-EVIDENCE-1 (p.154) | Provide a broad range of evidence showing your relationship is genuine, such as shared finances, correspondence, and photos over time. |
| Pass | major | Medical certificate (partnership residence) Present and consistent with PR-HEALTH-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual PR-HEALTH-1 (p.90) | Applicants for residence must provide the required medical certificate to demonstrate an acceptable standard of health. |
| Pass | major | Police certificates (partnership residence) Present and consistent with PR-CHAR-1 (Immigration Act 2009). |
Immigration Act 2009 PR-CHAR-1 (p.76) | Provide a police certificate for each country you have lived in for 12 months or more to meet character requirements. |
| Pass | minor | Acceptable passport-style photograph Present and consistent with ID-PHOTO-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ID-PHOTO-1 (p.12) | Provide one recent passport-size photograph that meets the INZ photograph requirements. |
| Pass | minor | Application fee and levy paid Present and consistent with ADMIN-FEE-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ADMIN-FEE-1 (p.5) | Pay the correct fee and immigration levy; include the receipt or proof of payment with your application. |
| Pass | minor | Marriage or birth certificate where relevant Present and consistent with PR-CERT-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist PR-CERT-1 (p.156) | Include a marriage certificate or birth certificate where relevant to support the partnership. |
| Pass | minor | Birth certificate to confirm identity where required Present and consistent with ID-BIRTH-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ID-BIRTH-1 (p.14) | Provide a birth certificate where it is needed to confirm your identity or family relationships. |
| Pass | minor | Cover letter summarising the application Present and consistent with ID-COVER-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ID-COVER-1 (p.8) | Include a cover letter summarising your application and listing the documents provided. |
| Pass | minor | Chest x-ray (partnership residence) Present and consistent with PR-XRAY-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual PR-XRAY-1 (p.92) | Applicants for residence must provide a chest x-ray certificate to demonstrate an acceptable standard of health. |