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Q. What are the basic Immigrant Categories?
There are three main categories for residence applications to New
Zealand: Family Skills, Business Investor, and Independent class
immigration. Please visit our
New Zealand Immigration section for complete details on each
category.
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Q.
Which family members can be included in the principal applicant's
immigration application?
A spouse who is legally married to the principal applicant may be
included in the application. A de facto partner may be included if the
principal applicant and de facto partner have been living in a genuine
and stable relationship for at least two years at the time of
application.
A de facto partner is a partner in a heterosexual or homosexual
relationship. A dependent child (whether natural or adopted) of the
principal applicant or spouse/partner may be included in the application
for permanent residence, if he/she :
 (a) is single and aged 17
to 19 years: and (b) has no children of their own; and (c) is totally or
substantially reliant on the principal applicant or spouse/partner for
financial support, whether living with them or not. Or
(a) is aged 16 or younger;
and (b) is single; and (c) is totally or substantially reliant on the
principal applicant or spouse/partner for financial support, whether
living with them or not.
If the parents of a dependent child included in NZ residence(
immigration) application are separated or divorced, the applicant parent
must have the right to remove the dependent child from the country in
which rights of custody or visitation have been granted.
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What income support do I need to have to successfully immigrate?
Sufficient personal resources to support yourself and your dependants
for the first 24 months in NZ are expected. New permanent residents are
not eligible for benefit from NZ Income Support in these first 2 years,
except in emergency cases.
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Which documents must I include with my application?
Sunrise prepares all your documents according to the legal norms. A list
of the documents to be included is given below, nevertheless Sunrise
assists you in preparing all of these in the most appropriate manner:
Fully completed
application form;
Correct application
processing fee
Passports or travel
documents for yourself and each family member included in the
application;
Two passport-size
photographs of each person in the application;
An original (or certified
copy) of each person's full Birth Certificate. Full birth certificates
must include the names of both the child and its parents. Adoption
papers for adopted dependent children;
Original or certified copy
of marriage certificate, if applicable;
Police certificates for
every person 17 years and older in the application. You must submit:
A police certificate from
your country of citizenship
certificates from every
country in which you have spent more than 12 months in the past 10
years;
completed Medical and
X-Ray certificates (these must be less than 3 months old);
Proof of English language
ability; Evidence required for application in certain categories
Documentation of the
qualification for which you are claiming points;
Proof of work experience:
this can include letters of reference, pay slips, contracts, job
specifications, job assessments, tax records;
Letters/contracts offering
employment, if applicable;
Proof of settlement funds,
if you intend to claim points in this category;
Proof of relationship to
you relatives in New Zealand, if claiming family sponsorship;
Assessment of spouse's
qualifications, if applicable.
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Must I submit police clearances?
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.
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Must I undergo a medical examination?
Yes, every applicant must undergo Medical 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;
are not likely to be a
burden on the health services;
are not unfit for the
purpose of entry.
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Can I use my own doctor to do the medical examination?
No. The examination must be done by an approved doctor on New Zealand's
list of approved medical panel, except in few countries such as the U.S.
and Canada where almost any physician who is not your family doctor or
related to you will be acceptable.
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Is there any benefit for having relatives in New Zealand?
Yes, in the Business Investor and Family 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.
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Q.
When can I obtain NZ citizenship?
You can apply for New Zealand citizenship after 3 years of residency.
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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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Q.
Do professionals and tradespeople need registration/ licensing to work
in New Zealand?
Yes, many trades and professions do require registration and licensing
before one can work in New Zealand. These include: architects,
chiropractors, clinical dental technicians, dental technicians,
dentists, dieticians, electricians, electrical service technicians,
lawyers, line mechanics, medical laboratory technologists, medical
practitioners, medical radiation technologists, midwives, and nurses.
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How long does the immigrant application process take?
The length of processing varies depending on where your application is
submitted. Some cases have been successful in obtaining immigration
visas within 2-5 months on average. However, some cases may take 6
months, whereas others are finalized in a matter of a few weeks only.
The crucial requirement is that the application be fully and properly
completed, with all necessary documentation attached.
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Q.
Why should I consider immigration to New Zealand? Is New Zealand right
for me?
Sunrise firmly believes that there are many advantages in considering
immigration to New Zealand. We also realize that each individual has
unique dreams, demands and expectations. To ascertain whether New
Zealand should be your destination, browse the
New Zealand section of this website for further information.
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