The Challenge:

An applicant applied for a partnership-based visitor visa to join his New Zealand partner. However, the couple had no history of cohabitation — a common and significant obstacle in partnership applications. Immigration New Zealand initially declined the application due to this lack of evidence.

Our Solution:

We strengthened the case with a detailed legal explanation, referencing relevant INZ policy documents (such as VISA PAK and IAC), and submitted a clear justification of the couple’s relationship circumstances. After formal correspondence with the visa officer and a request for reconsideration, the application was returned for review and ultimately approved.

The Outcome:

The partnership visitor visa was granted, even without shared living history — proving that a well-prepared explanation and correct legal framing can overcome default refusal grounds.

Highlight:

Successfully reversed a partnership visa rejection through legal precision and structured communication, in a case with no cohabitation history.