Mark your calendar for the next Parent Resident Visa selection!
On August 8, 2023, INZ will be choosing 1100 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from the queue. INZ selects the oldest EOIs until they reach their goal of 2000 visa approvals each year. They will continue this process until the queue is empty. Keep in mind, the number of EOIs selected each quarter may change as they gather more data on approved visas. Selection of EOIs submitted on or after 12 October 2022 The August 2023 selection will be the first selection that includes EOIs submitted on and after 12 October 2022. These will be selected by a random ballot. There are about 5,000 EOIs in the ballot, and 200 will be selected on 8 August. INZ selects enough EOIs from the ballot draw to reach 500 visa approvals each year. EOIs in the ballot expire after 2 years. Attention sponsors! As of May 2023, the income threshold for sponsorship has increased. Double-check the new minimum rates to ensure you meet the requirements by visiting this link. Update your EOI If you need to update your EOI details, simply fill out sections A1 to A5 and any other changed information on the EOI update form. Send it to [email protected]. Keeping your EOI up to date will speed up the invitation process if you meet the criteria. Withdraw your EOI Want to withdraw your EOI? Fill out this form provided and email it to [email protected]. Remember, refunds are typically only considered if you withdraw your EOI before the selection. If you don't meet the category requirements, it's best to withdraw before selection.
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Registrations for the 2023 Samoan Quota (SQ) ballot and the Pacific Access Category (PAC) ballot will open on 1 August 2023 and close on 31 August at 1700 (NZ Standard Time) .
The SQ and PAC schemes allow people from Samoa and Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Fiji to become permanent residents in New Zealand. Both schemes operate through an annual ballot. The ballots will be drawn in early October 2023. People who are successful in the ballot will be invited to apply for a resident visa in late October. Ballot space reallocation The PAC and SQ Resident Visa schemes were suspended for 2020 and 2021 when New Zealand’s international border closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unused ballot places from 2020 and 2021 have been reallocated over future years. Samoan Quota The maximum number of SQ visas available is: 1,650 Samoan citizens each year to 2025 1,100 Samoan citizens each year from 2026 onwards. Pacific Access Category The maximum number of PAC visas available for 2023 is: 500 Fijian citizens 150 Kiribati citizens 500 Tongan citizens 150 Tuvaluan citizens. The maximum number of PAC visas available for 2024 onwards is: 250 Fijian citizens each year 75 Kiribati citizens each year 250 Tongan citizens each year 75 Tuvaluan citizens each year. Invitation to apply People who are successful on the ballot and are invited to apply for a PAC or SQ resident visa will have eight months to submit their application. These will be processed by INZ’s Pacific offices. Since February of this year, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has experienced a significant rise in the number of visa applications for partners and dependents of temporary visa holders.
In a typical month, INZ receives around 5,000 applications. However, recent numbers have consistently surpassed this, with over 13,000 applications received in May alone. This surge in applications can be attributed to two main factors. Firstly, there has been a rush of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications before the upcoming median wage increase. Secondly, recent changes to partner work rights in May 2023 have also contributed to this influx. As a result of these circumstances, the average processing time for applications is expected to increase. Rest assured, the INZ website will be regularly updated to keep customers informed about the situation. To handle this high volume of applications, staff reallocation has been implemented to expedite processing times. The goal of INZ is to process complete visa applications promptly. However, bear in mind that thorough assessment is necessary before decisions can be made, which inevitably takes time. There is also a concerning trend where visa applications for partners and dependents are being submitted without all the necessary information. We strongly urge applicants to ensure that all required documents are submitted for smooth processing. To enhance the chances of a successful application, please take note of the following:
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