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New Zealand Parent And Grandparent Visitor Visa Updates - Aptech Visa

A brief update on the visitor visa applications for parents and grandparents from August 1 to September 21 . For customers whose applications for parent and grandparent visitor visas were submitted between 1 August and 21 September but have not moved through the Immigration Online platform as planned, we are executing a one-time change. These applications did not advance due to requests for medical information. For certain customers, an interim measure has now been implemented in order to process their applications as swiftly as feasible. With comparable travel restrictions to the  Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa , these applications will now be handled as General Visitor Visas. This is a one-time adjustment that will help us process these applications more quickly. If successful, applicants will soon be able to visit New Zealand after receiving a visa approval.                           Get a free New Zealand Ass...

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. ...

New 2021 Resident Visa Provides Certainty To Migrants - Aptechvisa

On 30 September 2021, the Government of New Zealand recently announced for temporary work visa holders a new one-off residence visa pathway, who is currently staying in New Zealand. On a critical purpose, visa holders may also be eligible for this new visa only when they are arriving in New Zealand between 30 September 2021 and 31 July 2022. A change came that partners and dependents can be included as part of these residence application. All applications must be submitted by 31 July 2022 online. What are the conditions of the 2021 Resident Visa? Applicants must be in New Zealand on 29 September , hold an eligible class of work visa, and meet at least one of 3 criteria: Earn $27 per hour or more Lived in New Zealand for 3+ years Work in a role on one of the scarcity lists, which can be described as: the long-term skill shortage list in health or education in personal care or other critical health care in a primary industry New Zealand Free Assessment Form On 29 September 2021 applican...