New Zealand Immigration

Benefits of becoming NZ Permanent Resident:

• Unrestricted rights to live, work and study in New Zealand.
• Right to apply for New Zealand citizenship after fulfilling normal residence requirements.
• Right to sponsor relatives for permanent residence, subject to fulfilling residence criteria and assurance of support requirements.
• Children born inside New Zealand will be New Zealand citizens by birth.
• Right to access medical and social security benefit.
• The SMC residence visa is granted for 24 months initially and can be converted to a PR with ease after successfully settling in New Zealand.
• This is a family visa where you are eligible to apply for your spouse and dependent children for a residence along with your application.
• You can get your Citizenship after 5 years following your New Zealand residence status.
• Skilled migrant category visa is the residence visa granted for skilled professionals with intent to settle permanently in New Zealand.

New Zealand Skilled Migrants Visa

• The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is the way skilled migrants qualify to gain Permanent Residence (PR) to New Zealand. It is managed by Immigration New Zealand under the Immigration Act and currently has a target of attracting 26,000 migrants per year.
• If one has skills, qualifications or experience that New Zealand needs you may be able to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category.