We have checked our status online and it's been updated to APPROVED.  However there is no expiry date which we know means that our visas have not been issued yet

Does the approved mean that we will be getting our residency visas?  or is it that just the application has been approved (which in our minds – once again means that we will be getting our visas)

We are terrified to start celebrating in case we are wrong – please could somebody enlighten us.  I don't think our nerves can take much more

This is what the website reads

Immigration Applications
Below is a list of your pending and previous NZ Immigration applications:

  Visa/Permit      Type          Decision      Application Number Lodgement Date     Expiry Date  
 Visa                  Residence  APPROVED  ******                 30 Mar 2010  -  

Thank you