Applying for residency in a new country can be a long and difficult process.
The process of applying for residency in New Zealand can be long and difficult, with many steps and requirements that must be met.
The Straight to Residence pathway will be ready for people to apply for from 5 September 2022. This pathway is designed to make the process easier and faster, with fewer steps and no need to meet the minimum advertising requirements. Work to Residence and Highly Paid pathways also require less time than the regular residency application process, making it easier for those who want to move to New Zealand permanently.
Here is what you need to know about the Straight to Residence process:
The Straight to Residence pathway is a fast-track process designed to make it easier and faster to apply for residency in New Zealand. This pathway is available for people who have a job offer from an accredited employer, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
To be eligible for the Straight to Residence pathway, you must have a job offer from an accredited employer. You also need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, which includes having the required qualifications and experience.
To apply for the Straight to Residence pathway, you will need to complete a Job Check for the Accredited Employer Work Visa. This can be done through the Immigration New Zealand website.
The Straight to Residence pathway is designed to make the process of applying for residency in New Zealand easier and faster. This pathway is available for people who have a job offer from an accredited employer, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
The Straight to Residence pathway will be ready for people to apply for from 5 September 2022. The exact TAT for it is relative to the job offer or occupation you intend to apply for. Some occupations have additional checks and requirement, processing the same takes a bit more time.
The fees for the Straight to Residence pathway vary depending on the employer and the role. Please contact your accredited employer or immigration adviser for more information.
The clear cut answer here is a big Yes, however as a licensed immigration adviser, having decade plus of experience, we would advise applicants to be patient. You see immigration NZ has been in hibernation for the greater part of the past two years due to the COVID, now after immigration rebalance in place, they are a little overwhelmed with the work load. So, being patient and waiting for your turn would be the best decision.
If you wish to get started on your application or would like to know more about this process, please contact us and one of our licensed immigration advisers will be more than happy to assist you further.
Thank you for reading! We hope this article was helpful in understanding the Straight to Resident process of immigration NZ.
