I am sponsoring my parents using the sponsor income requirement. Can I also sponsor my partner’s parents?
Yes. The same sponsor income can be used to sponsor both sets of parents. Both sets of parents will need to submit separate Expressions of Interest.
I want to sponsor my parents but I haven’t yet held New Zealand residence for three years. Can they still submit an Expression of Interest?
Your parents can submit an EOI before you meet the three-year requirement, however please note that if your parents’ EOI is selected before you are an eligible sponsor, then the EOI will be declined, they will not be invited to apply for residence and will need to start the EOI process again.