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Immigration New Zealand will begin processing applications for offshore residency.

Prior to the border gradually reopening next year,  Immigration New Zealand  (INZ) will commence processing all offshore resident applications. Most visa applications were delayed offshore as a result of border limitations established last year as a result of COVID-19. Nevertheless, a court recently ruled that offshore residency applications received before the March 2020 border closure would be processed. Around 2,300 applications for residence in all categories that were received prior to the border shutdown are still pending. The government has finally agreed to lift the ban on first-time resident visa holders given an offshore resident visa from visiting New Zealand. Nicola Hogg, INZ General Manager, Border and Visa Operations, said the judgement means fresh offshore residence applications can now be processed. "Candidates will be contacted shortly for an update on their application." Ms Hogg said. The government will also determine how persons who filed for a residence v...

How difficult is it to obtain permanent residency in New Zealand?

If you truly want to work and live in the Land of Kiwis on a permanent basis,  applying for a New Zealand permanent resident visa  is a wise decision. There is a distinction between a residence and a permanent residence; however you must live in New Zealand on a residency visa to become a permanent resident. Resident visas include a travel restriction that permits you to return to New Zealand until a specific date; however a New Zealand permanent residency visa allows you to return to New Zealand indefinitely (You need to make sure that your passport is valid). To be  eligible for a permanent resident visa in New Zealand , you must have lived in the country for two years on a residency visa and have met one of the five conditions, which include: 1.  You must have spent a significant amount of time in New Zealand. 2.  You are a tax resident of New Zealand. 3. You have committed your time and money in New Zealand. 4.  You own a company in New Zealand. 5. ...