Family immigration to new zealand

Family immigration to New Zealand!

New Zealand is a popular destination for families looking to start a new life or reunite with loved ones. Here's an overview of the process and requirements:

Eligibility:

• You must be a family member of a New Zealand citizen or resident, or be a dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident.
• You must meet the required points for a family category visa, which includes factors such as your relationship with the sponsor, your age, education, work experience, and language skills.

Types of family visas:

1. Partner visa: For spouses, de facto partners, or civil union partners of New Zealand citizens or residents.
2. Child visa: For dependent children of New Zealand citizens or residents.
3. Parent visa: For parents of New Zealand citizens or residents who are aged 18 or over.
4. Aged parent visa: For parents of New Zealand citizens or residents who are aged 55 or over.

Application process:

1. Step 1: Your sponsor (the New Zealand citizen or resident) must submit an expression of interest (EOI) on your behalf.
2. Step 2: You must submit your application, including required documents and biometric data.
3. Step 3: Your application will be assessed against the points system and other criteria.
4. Step 4: If your application is successful, you'll be invited to apply for a visa.
5. Step 5: Once your visa is granted, you can travel to New Zealand and live with your sponsor.

Required documents:

• Proof of relationship with the sponsor (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, or proof of de facto relationship).
• Proof of identity (e.g., passport, ID card).
• Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, passport).
• Proof of education and work experience.
• Proof of language skills (e.g., English language test results).
• Proof of financial support (e.g., bank statements, income tax returns).

Points system:

• The points system assesses your application based on factors such as:
  • Relationship with the sponsor (30 points).
  • Age (15 points).
  • Education (20 points).
  • Work experience (20 points).
  • Language skills (15 points).
  • Other factors (10 points).

Processing times:

• The processing time for family visa applications can vary depending on the complexity of the application and the workload of Immigration New Zealand.
• On average, it can take around 6-12 months for a partner visa application to be processed, and 12-24 months for a child or parent visa application.

Tips and considerations:

• Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and required points for your visa category.
• Ensure you have all the required documents and submit them in the correct format.
• Be prepared for a lengthy application process and potential delays.
• Consider seeking advice from a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer to help with your application.

I hope this information helps you navigate the family immigration process to New Zealand!