New Zealand welcomes new migrants - people who will contribute to the country through bringing valuable skills and/or qualifications. Additionally you can set up a business or make a financial investment to gain permanent residency entry. Permanent Residence is available under many different categories including General Skills, Investor, Entrepreneur, Family Category and Humanitarian Category. There are also a number of temporary and long-term Visas and sundry Permit categories.
A Residence Visa is normally valid for one year for a single entry. You must use this visa before its expiry in order to activate your permanent resident status. This visa allows you to travel to New Zealand and be granted a Residence Permit on arrival.
But the real goal is a Residence Permit (note this is different from Residence Visa above) that allows you to reside in New Zealand for an indefinite period. However, this permit will expire once you leave the country. If you wish to leave New Zealand temporarily after taking up residence, you must have a valid Returning Residence Visa in your passport to ensure your re-entry into New Zealand. You will be issued your first Returning Resident's Visa when residence is approved.
Principal Applicants in the Skilled Migrants Category must also meet a specified standard of English to be granted residence.
Business Immigrant Categories
The objective of the business immigration policy is to attract migrants who will contribute to economic growth through increasing New Zealand's level of human capital; and encouraging enterprise and innovation. There are currently several business categories available.
The Investor Category is a points based system based on a number of factors such as age, business experience and investment funds. You may apply under the Entrepreneur Category if you have successfully established a business in New Zealand for a period of at least two years. You may apply for a Long Term Business Visa/Permit if you are interested in applying for residence under the Entrepreneur Category although this is currently one of the hardest categories to apply in successfully.
As you would expect the New Zealand Government set the standards for their ‘ideal migrant’. Regrettably, the New Zealand Immigration Service have overworked staff and limited resources which results in frustrating delays. As you can see New Zealand immigration legislation is complex with many different categories, rules and quotas providing legal entrance and residence, all of which are dependent on an applicant’s individual circumstances. The process of obtaining any form of visa or work permit is often fraught with problems and the documentation can be daunting. Some of the most carefully prepared visa applications are rejected for seemingly the slightest of reasons and Embassy officials are under no obligation to explain why an application has been rejected.
Individuals choose to use our Visaplus service to reduce the time and effort required in obtaining their visa or permit for permanent residency in New Zealand. We understand the countriy's immigration legislation and detailed requirements back to front and know the particular industries within low-growth region being promoted for job opportunities in New Zealand. So our recommended route may not be one you had contemplated - or even thought possible. Why not take the next step to find out if you qualify...by completing our full Assessment Appraisal Form...so that we can evaluate your options and best route to success.
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