Help Keep A Young Family Together

$950 of $6,770 goal
Given by 8 generous donors in around 4 months

Help keep a young father in NZ with his NZ-citizen wife and infant boy by supporting legal costs to gain residency.

Wellington

I came to Aotearoa New Zealand from the United States with my wife, who is a NZ citizen, while she was pregnant with our first child. From the beginning, our plan was clear: to settle down in NZ and raise our family here, surrounded by her family, the natural beauty of this country, and the values we both believe in.

Since then, our baby boy has arrived, and that dream has only grown stronger. NZ already feels like home, not just for us, but for the future we want to build together. We've put down roots, I've embraced the culture, and found real community here.

But despite everything, staying here isn’t simple. Applying for residency is a complex and expensive process, and as much as we wish we could cover it ourselves, the legal and immigration costs are more than we can manage alone right now.

That’s why we’ve created this page, to ask for your help.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to securing my residency visa and ensuring I can legally and securely remain by my wife and child’s side. If you’re not in a position to give, a simple share would mean the world to us.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for reading and supporting our journey.

Use of funds

Legal costs and application for residency in New Zealand.

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Latest donations

Kathie
Kathie on 22 Oct 2025
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Michelle
Michelle on 30 Sep 2025
I’m an American who has called NZ home for two decades. I fully understand why this is important. Welcome home ❤️
$10
Tanner Hanson

All three of us massively appreciate your generosity! Can't thank you enough!

Tanner Hanson
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 15 Sep 2025
Wishing you all the best!
$150
Tanner Hanson

Thank you so much for your generosity! Can't thank you enough for your donation!

Tanner Hanson
Barbie
Barbie on 12 Sep 2025
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Tanner Hanson

Thank you Barbie! Greatly appreciate your generosity!

Tanner Hanson
Sandy
Sandy on 12 Sep 2025
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Tanner Hanson

Thank you Sandy! Our family is extremely appreciative!

Tanner Hanson

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This campaign started on 23 Aug 2025 and ends on 10 Aug 2027.