- Skilled Migrant; based on a points system
- Entrepreneur; suited to those who have already set up and run a successful business in New Zealand
- Entrepreneur Plus; for those who have already invested 0.5 million in a New Zealand business
- Investor; willing and able to invest 1.5 million in a New Zealand company
- Investor Plus; able to invest 10 million or more in a New Zealand company
- Silver Fern ; is a new New Zealand Visa category introduced by the New Zealand Government that is popular among skilled young people. There are a limited number of visa's available but if you are aged between twenty to thirty-five years, with bachelors’ degree or trade skills and at least two years work experience You are able to apply for a New Zealand Visa under the Silver Fern category. If your application is successful, the Silver Fern visa provides you with a nine-month job search permit and once you find skilled employment, You can stay for two more years while applying for a resident permit. This gives you and your employer the piece of mind of knowing you can remain here long-term.
For economic reasons many people moving to New Zealand apply for the skilled migrant visa.
The skilled migrant visa is the logical choice but not always the quickest visa to process. The New Zealand immigration department has well defined strict policy to follow, they seldom hurry their decision, so be prepared for a 12 to 24 month wait for an answer to your PR application
Also ensure the forms are filled out accurately and honestly as Permanent Resident and all types of New Zealand Visa applications are reviewed closely, you can expect one or more verification visit to your work place, plus possible random spot checks or phone calls to your employer or sponsors and supporters of your application, it is unwise to give false information hoping to boost your chances of gaining your PR. New Zealand immigration dept has zero tolerance to false information being used for this purpose.
If you need help with your application a good way of sourcing reliable immigration consultants is ask someone within your ethnic group they may have a name of a qualified immigration lawyer, maybe one they used themselves that they are happy to recommend ?
There have been a few immigration scams running in recent years, the New Zealand Government is trying to control this problem by having immigration consultants apply for a license... If you choose to use an immigration Lawyer or Consultant, Don't hesitate to ask to see proof that they are licensed, if not find another consultant... Don't Get Conned
If you want to apply on your own then simply... Click on the Link below to visit New Zealand Immigration website NZ Immigration On their website you can check if your current skills are in short supply, plus establish the number of points you require to qualify for New Zealand Residency.
While you are on the Immigration website I would advise you to register as this gives you access to more detailed information, once you are registered and logged on you will have access to all the information required to start filling out and presenting Your New Zealand Residency application for consideration.
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