Want to Live and Work in New Zealand?
Then You Need a Free, No Obligation Consultation with the NZ Immigration Advisors at Baker Law
Your Free 30min Consultation with our team of Immigration Advisors, will give you
- A plan of action, with clear steps to approach your immigration application
- A clear idea of the potential immigration costs
- Direction as to what you may need and what action needs to be taken
- A clear understanding of how the Baker Law Immigration NZ team can assist you, both now and throughout your life.
- Get in touch with our friendly team at Baker Law -
We are outgoing and down to earth advisors who have helped hundereds of Immigrants into New Zealand.
Apply for your free initial consultation with one of our team and we will get in touch within 24 hours.
What is immigration advice?
Immigration advice consists of assisting a potential immigrant to New Zealand with any matters relating to the immigration process within New Zealand. It does not involve translation or interpreting services, settlement services, or providing a directory of other immigrations services.
Why should you use an immigration consultant?
Hiring an immigration advisor to help you with your application is a very good idea. An advisor can make the process less stressful, and increase the chances of your application being successful. An advisor will be well versed in the processes of an immigration application, and will help you avoid the common mistakes which can jeopardise your application. We will also help you to deal with incorrect or confusing charges made by Immigration New Zealand, responding in a way that will raise the chances of success. In the event of an unsuccessful application, we can guide you through the appeals process, advising you on the likelihood of success and the best strategy to ensure a successful appeal.
An immigration consultant can also liaise with medical professionals, potential employers, and any other government departments on your behalf to make sure that your transition into New Zealand society is as easy as possible.
Other Options
You do not have to have an immigration consultant in order to make an application. If you feel confident enough to make your application yourself, there is information readily available from the Immigration New Zealand website to help you do this. Make sure you understand how the process works, what is required of you, and any fees that you may have to pay. You should be aware that the majority of unsuccessful applications are due to small errors or omissions in the application or supporting documentation, so double check every form and document you send in. The immigration process can be stressful and time-consuming, and mistakes can be expensive. Be sure you understand exactly what you are doing to save yourself wasting time and money.
Licensing Requirements
Immigration advisors within New Zealand must hold a license issued by the Immigration Advisers Authority. Overseas immigration advisers giving information about New Zealand must also have a license by May 2010. Additional information about the license can be found at www.iaa.govt.nz.
Some people, such as MPs, foreign diplomats, New Zealand public servants, lawyers, and Citizens Advice Bureau workers do not need a license.
What this means for you is that if your consultant does not comply with the code of the conduct issued by the Immigration Advisers Authority (http://www.iaa.govt.nz/code), you may be eligible for recourse.
The New Zealand Immigration System
There are three main categories under which you can apply to permanently migrate to New Zealand.
• Skilled Migrant: for people who have skills that New Zealand needs. It is based on a point system, determined by your work experience, qualifications, and job prospects in New Zealand.
• Family: for family members of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Business and investment: for those considering establishing or investing in a business in New Zealand
To apply for permanent migration to New Zealand, you need to be between 20 and 55 years old (in most cases). You will need to provide medical and police certificates, and in most cases you will need to demonstrate a high level of English language ability. You or your sponsor must also have the financial means to support yourself and your family for at least the first two years of residence.
Immigration decisions in New Zealand are made on the basis of a point system. These points are awarded for things like qualifications, work experience, age, family, and professional skills. You generally need to have at least 100 points to be considered for immigration.
In order to apply for permanent residence, you must first be invited to apply. To receive this invitation, you need to complete an expression of interest form, available on Immigration New Zealand website. Be aware that this is a very important step, and you must take care to fill the form in correctly and accurately.
There are other options available if you do not plan on living in New Zealand permanently, for example, work permits and student visas. Immigration NZ can help you with all of your options, contact our immigration advisor today or click here for a free immigration consultation. |
