Immigration New Zealand wants me to attend an interview, what should I expect?

An interview is generally used by Immigration New Zealand to test the genuineness of a relationship or to clarify inconsistencies or gaps in the information already provided, and it can be conducted in person or remotely. You may be interviewed together or separately, and questions often cover how you met, your daily life together, family knowledge and future plans, aimed at seeing whether your accounts are consistent and genuine. Prepare by reviewing your application and supporting evidence together beforehand, being honest and consistent, and not memorising rehearsed answers, since inconsistency due to over-preparation can sometimes look as suspicious as inconsistency from a fabricated relationship. You are entitled to have a support person in many cases and can ask about this in advance. If you are uncertain about the process or have complex circumstances, a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer can help you prepare appropriately beforehand.