Some of the most eagerly awaited New Zealand Immigration news since the reopening of our International borders were unveiled today by the Immigration Minister Michael Wood, with the announcement that both the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and the Parent Resident Visa categories are set to reopen.
With the last Expression of Interest selection for the Skilled Migrant Category having been accepted back in 18 March 2020 it has been a long wait for many people to find out if and when the category would reopen. This is great news for people who are currently in skilled employment in New Zealand and may have missed out on eligibility for the recent 2021 Resident Visa or are looking to make New Zealand home, as it provides another potential pathway to residency. Expressions of Interest reopen on the 9th November 2022 maintaining the current points threshold however the points threshold is set to increase from 18 January 2023 and the Government have indicated further changes are likely from mid next year. With the threshold set to increase people who may only just meet the current threshold are advised to act quickly. For parents wishing to join their children in New Zealand the wait has been even longer with the previous Parent Resident category having been frozen back in 2016 pending a review into the category settings. The category will now reopen with a reductions in the financial requirements for sponsors as well as an increased cap in visas available from 1,000 to 2,500. The category is set to reopen on the 12 October 2022 with Expressions of Interest selections resuming from August 2023. To book a full eligibility assessment or for professional assistance in creating and submitting an application for either of these categories contact us at - www.easyvisa.co.nz - and speak with one of our Wanaka based Licensed New Zealand Immigration Advisors today.
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