As the last 12 days until Christmas loom, some families are despairing over visitor visa delays which mean they will not see parents and grandparents until next year.
[…] Raymond and Merencia Cornelissen were due to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with their three children and seven grandchildren on Friday.
The couple have not met their youngest grandchild and are desperate to be there for Christmas, but also for their grandson Quinn Cupido’s 15th birthday on 21 December.
“INZ has indicated there is nothing outstanding on the visa applications for either parent,” said daughter Celeste Cupido.
“The application status still states ‘gathering Information’, despite there having been no requests for information.”
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