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Migration to New Zealand

GENERAL SKILLS
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
RESIDENCE FROM WORK
FAMILY
FAMILY QUOTA
EMPLOYMENT
STUDENTS

 
GENERAL SKILLS

a) Qualification at least equivalent to a New Zealand 3 year Tertiary qualification (e.g. trade certificate or Bachelor degree).

b) At least two years work experience unless you hold a New Zealand 'Base' qualification.

c) A high level of competence in English.

d) Ability to provide financial support and accommodation for yourself and your family for your first two years in New Zealand.



BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

a) Business Investor
A residence category which requires investment funds of at least NZD1, 000,000 (approx. USD 500,000) to be invested in New Zealand for at least 2 years. Access Immigration New Zealand Ltd is able to provide a complete Investment service.
The maximum age acceptable is 84 years.
Applicants must pre-purchase English language tuition if they cannot achieve the standard of IELTS, band 4.


b) Entrepreneur
A residence category for applicants who have successfully established a business in New Zealand.


c) Long-term Business Visa/Permit (LTBV)
A "Temporary Entry" category for those who wish to establish a business in NEW ZEALAND. Successful applicants under this category will be granted a multiple-entry 3 year Business Visa or Permit. This may be extended to a maximum of six years. Successful LTBV holders may apply for residence under the Entrepreneur category after two years.
Proof of English language skills is not required for LTBV category applicants.


d) Employees of Relocating Businesses
A residence category for senior employees of businesses, which are establishing a presence or relocating their operations to New Zealand. The parent business may continue to operate in its home country and links between the parent and the New Zealand business are encouraged.

e) Full Business package
This program is exclusive to Access Immigration New Zealand Ltd and is designed to ensure your Business immigration application is acceptable and to minimize the risk involved in establishing a business in New Zealand.


RESIDENCE FROM WORK
A residence category in which you can apply if you have

a) held a work visa or permit under the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Policy for at  least 2 years or

b) held a work visa or permit under the Talent (Arts, Sports and Culture) Work Policy for at least 2 years or

c) held a work visa or permit under the Priority Occupations List (POL)
Work Policy for at least 2 years and have an offer of on-going employment in New Zealand.


FAMILY
You, or your spouse/partner, must have immediate family (parent, brother/sister or child) living permanently and legally in New Zealand for 184 days in each of the 3 years immediately prior to the date of your application.

You, or your spouse/partner, must have immediate family (parent, brother/sister or child) legally in New Zealand for 184 days in each of the 3 years immediately prior to the date of your application. Other requirements depend on your relationship to the New Zealand party. Either you or your sponsor must be able to provide full financial and accommodation support for you (and your family), for your first two years in New Zealand. Welfare payments are generally not payable to new immigrants.

a) Spouse/Partner:  includes married, de facto and same sex relationships. De facto and same sex relationships must be of at least 18 months duration. The criteria and evidence required varies, depending on the relationship.

b) Dependent Child:  The applicant can be aged 17 to 24 years with no children of their own and single and totally or substantially financially dependent and their parent[s] are lawfully and permanently in New Zealand, or 16 or younger, single, totally and substantially financially dependent and their parents are lawfully and permanently in New Zealand.

c) Parent: the applicant must be the parent of an adult New Zealand resident or citizen. Restrictions apply, based on the number, age and place of legal residence of all children. The sponsor must have been a permanent resident in New Zealand for 3 years.

d) Adult Child/Sibling: must be the child, brother or sister of an adult New Zealand resident or citizen. The applicant must have no other brothers or sisters or parents in their country of legal residence. Other requirements depend on the applicant's relationship to the New Zealand party. Sponsors must have been permanently resident in New Zealand for 3 years. Adult siblings and adult children require an offer of employment to be eligible for sponsorship.

FAMILY QUOTA
If you do not qualify under any other residence category and are a parent, grandparent, sibling adult or adult child of a New Zealand resident or citizen you may be able to gain residence in this category.

The quota for this category will be set annually. For the 2001/2002 year, the quota was 250.

For the year 2001/2002 year there are 250 places available.

If you have got this far, then you will have read the minimum criteria and consider that you meet the standards required. To proceed with a request for a formal, personalized assessment, please email us. Please include your fax number and postal address, as well as your email address.

EMPLOYMENT
International or 'substantial' New Zealand companies may qualify to employ specialist or senior international personnel under specific conditions. Applications for companies which meet the criteria can be handled quickly with a minimum of processing difficulty. However other work visa and permit applications are very complex, require careful handling and must meet a high threshold of proof that there are no local workers available to fill the position. Spouses and partners may apply for open work permits.

Work to residence policies:

1- Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy
Accredited Employers may recruit workers from abroad. To be eligible for such a visa or permit the employee must:

a) have an offer of full time employment in New Zealand for a period of at least 24 months from an Accredited Employer for a salary of NZ$45,000 or more

b) be 55 years or younger

c) be able to meet registration requirements if this is required to take up the position in New Zealand.

2- Talent (Arts, Sports and Culture) Work Policy
Applicants with exceptional talent in a particular filed of art, sport or culture, aged 55 or under and holding a sponsorship may apply for a work visa or permit.

3- Priority Occupations List Work Policy
Applicants who:

a) hold an offer of employment in New Zealand for at least 2 years in an occupation included on the Priority Occupations List (POL) and

b) meet registration requirements necessary to take up the offer of employment in New Zealand may be granted a work visa or permit
All applicants must meet health and character requirements.

STUDENTS
The New Zealand Government encourages international students to study in New Zealand. Those students who complete a NZ qualification, which meets residence criteria, may apply for residence on completion of their studies. We can assist with the selection of a study institution, advice on courses, accommodation and immigration. For more information please contact us with full details of which qualifications you hold, the years studied to obtain your qualifications, the name and city of the institution. We will also need to know the course(s) you intend to study in New Zealand and your preferred institution.