Q. What are the various options under which I can immigrate to New Zealand?
There are four main categories for residence applications to New Zealand:
General Skill category,
Business Investor category,
Family category, and
Humanitarian category.
Q. Can I include my spouse in the principal applicant's immigration application?
Yes, your spouse who is legally married to the principal applicant may be included in the application. A dependent child (whether natural or adopted) of the principal applicant or spouse/partner may be included in the application for permanent residence
Q. What income support do I need to have to successfully immigrate?
You must have sufficient personal resources to support yourself and your dependants for the first 24 months in New Zealand. New permanent residents are not eligible for benefit from NZ Income Support in these first 2 years, except in emergency cases.
Q. How much is the application fee?
The principal applicant and all accompanying dependents have to pay a non-refundable fee to the New Zealand High Commission for processing their application. The applicant has to pay NZ$ 236 to the New Zealand High Qualification Assessment Authorities besides paying a Migration Levy and High Commission Fee of Rs. 23,800 (non-refundable).
Q. Is it necessary to submit a police clearance certificate?
Yes, in order to ascertain the fulfillment of the "good character" requirement, police clearances are necessary. They are required for all those included in the application who are 17 years and older. They must be obtained from every country in which you have spent 12 months or more within the past 10 years. Please note that police certificates and clearances must be less than six months old.
Q. Must I undergo a medical examination?
Yes, every applicant must undergo Medical (for all applicants
which are no more than 03 month old when application logged) and X-Ray examinations in order to demonstrate "good health". Applicants in good health are considered those who are not likely to be a danger to public health or not likely to be a burden on the health services; or are not unfit for the purpose of entry.
Q. Is there any benefit for having relatives in New Zealand?
Yes, in the Business Investor and General Skills categories, points are awarded if you have an immediate family member who is a New Zealand citizen or resident and is willing to undertake sponsorship. The family sponsor is responsible for providing information and advice, and providing accommodation and support in the first 24 months of your residence in New Zealand.
Q. When can I obtain NZ citizenship?
You can apply for New Zealand citizenship after 3 years of residency.
Q. What is the job market like in New Zealand?
New Zealand is experiencing a shortage of skilled professionals in many occupations. Furthermore, it has unemployment rates as low as 6% in some cities. However, some occupations are more in demand than others. The best way to investigate the employment climate given your specific occupation is to consult the employment section in New Zealand newspapers.
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