just make sure you have enough evidence, so start gathering more now, write a letter to him at least once a month, just as much good evidence as possible and you shouldn't fail
as for
aussie has a pretty strict point system for immigrants, standard of living is high, so is the cost..not sure about NZ thou..
points calculator http://www.workpermit.com/australia/...calculator.htm
you shouldn't need to go anyway
my 3,000 post, where me pack of nuts scouser keith![]()