Is there any way to get New Zealand status?

New Zealand is a country of immigrants. Like other immigrant countries, immigration status is divided into: residents and citizens.

New Zealand resident status refers to the right to live in New Zealand for a long time or permanently. It is protected by the laws of the New Zealand government and enjoys the rights and obligations of New Zealand residents.

New Zealand nationality, naturalization as a New Zealand citizen, holding a New Zealand passport, is also under the diplomatic protection of the New Zealand government and enjoys the rights and obligations of New Zealand citizens.

In New Zealand, a complete sequence of skilled immigrants is usually: EOI->; DS-& gt； ITA-& gt； SC->； SPC->； AIP->； Residential-> Permanent residence-> citizen

1、EOI

EOI (Expression of Interest) is a form of evaluation. Applicants should fill in this form according to their own situation and submit it to the EOI talent pool of the Immigration Bureau. Of course, if only the form is submitted, but the fee is not paid according to the requirements of the Immigration Bureau, the Immigration Bureau will not handle any EOI of the applicant.

There are two ways to submit the EOI form: fill in the EOI on paper and mail it to the Immigration Bureau at a cost of NZD 560; The fee for submitting the EOI form online through the website of the Immigration Bureau is NZ $440.

2、DS

DS (decision success), when EOI is selected, it is in DS state.

Every two weeks, the Immigration Bureau extracts EOI submitted by applicants from all over the world according to the set standards, and then the Immigration Bureau arranges EOI officials of the relevant branches to evaluate and conduct relevant investigations according to the geographical location of the applicants, mainly to investigate the authenticity of the applicants' relevant information and so on.

If EOIOfficer judges that the applicant is qualified to submit his immigration application according to the applicant's situation, it will send an invitation ITA(invite to Apply) to the applicant, and the EOI status of the applicant will be updated to DS.

3、ITA

ITA (Invitation Application): After receiving ITA (whether by mail or by post), the applicant should collect and submit formal immigration application forms and related materials as far as possible according to the specific requirements in ITA. The required materials depend on individual circumstances.

Generally speaking, the materials involved in skilled migration are:

(1) Proof of no criminal record: All countries that have stayed abroad for more than 12 months need to submit their criminal records, which can be handled at the police station where the applicant's household registration is located and relevant institutions in overseas countries;

(2) Birth certificate: you can go to the police station where the applicant is registered;

(3) Work experience certificate: employment contract, salary slip, work certificate, annual income certificate, etc.

(4) Certificate of academic qualifications: If the academic qualifications listed on the website of the Immigration Bureau are directly recognized without NZQA certification, they can be submitted directly, otherwise they need to be certified by NZQA institutions, and then submit the certification report to the Immigration Bureau.

The academic credentials submitted to NZQA include:

(1) Academic qualifications and degree certificates;

(b) Original transcript: if it is not in English, it needs to be translated by a third-party translation agency and submitted;

Certificates related to vocational skills (CCIE, MCSE, OCP);

Relevant certificates of training institutions;

(5) medical care and health care; X-ray report: members who need to go to immigration or related institutions for physical examination. After the physical examination is completed, the report is sealed and the applicant cannot open it. If the applicant brings a partner, the partner also needs to submit these reports;

(6) English proficiency: Applicants need to submit IELTS score of 6.5 or other relevant materials to prove their English proficiency. Generally speaking, if they have obtained a diploma above Grade 7, they don't need to provide IELTS scores. If they have worked below Grade 7 for one year, they may not provide IELTS scores, but the visa officer still reserves the right to ask for IELTS scores.

(7) Application fee: it can be paid by bank draft or providing credit card information;

(8) Proof of the relationship between the principal applicant and the deputy applicant: provide materials to prove that they have a stable relationship of at least 12 months. Proof materials come from a series of materials that can prove the stable relationship between the two parties, such as joint accounts, family support letters, joint deposits, invoices for daily living expenses, photos of life, etc. Married, a marriage certificate should also be submitted. If the certificate is not in English, please translate it first and submit it after notarization;

4、AR

AR (application received): After the Immigration Bureau receives the application form and related materials submitted by the applicant and deducts the application fee (New Zealand 1550NZD, overseas application depends on each branch), the status of ITA will change to AR.

5. Supply chain

The New Zealand Immigration Service SC(Security Check) entrusts relevant agencies to investigate the applicant's background, mainly to see whether the applicant's background will endanger national security or whether he has a criminal history.

6、SPC

SPC (Second Person Inspection) is usually the manager or colleague of each applicant's case officer to do some routine review work.

7、AIP

AIP (approval in principle) means that the Immigration Bureau approved the applicant's case in principle. The applicant will receive a letter asking for a passport and immigration fee of $3 10NZD.

8. Living

The right of abode, not the green card you mentioned, is valid for 2 years;

9. Permanent residence

Commonly known as green card and permanent visa, New Zealand is the last country in the world to have a permanent visa. There used to be an Australia, which was cancelled in early 2007. The requirement for applying for this PR is that you need to stay in New Zealand for 184 days every year for the next two years from the day you get the right of abode. After two years, applicants who meet the above conditions can get PR in person.

Of course, there are other ways to get PR. Because it is not a very common method, I won't say much. Please refer to Immigration official website.

10、CS

CS (citizenship) refers to nationality. People who want to apply for New Zealand citizenship need to stay in New Zealand for five consecutive years, at least 240 days a year, with a total residence time of 1350 days. Those who meet the above conditions meet the basic conditions for applying for New Zealand citizenship. In addition, to apply for New Zealand citizenship, you need to leave China citizenship.

IRRV (Indefinite Resident Visa): Permanent resident, also known as permanent resident status, permanent green card, permanent residence visa and permanent visa. As long as you stay 184 days every year for the next 2 years after you get PR, you can successfully apply for IRRV. As long as you live this number of days, whether you are unemployed or not, whether you are sleeping, eating, walking the dog or staring blankly, as long as you live for this day. Getting IRRV means that you can look forward to being in New Zealand indefinitely now, and no matter how long you leave New Zealand halfway, you will always have the right to enter New Zealand at any time. This visa is valid forever. IRRV is a real permanent green card. As long as there is no major crime, your permanent resident status will not be revoked under any circumstances. IRRV is a major feature of New Zealand among many immigrant countries, and only one country in the world offers this permanent green card. The benefits of IRRV status are equal to those of citizens without any restrictions.

Citizen: Citizenship, New Zealand passport holder, New Zealand nationality. You are no different from a foreigner born and raised in New Zealand except for your skin color. The main time conditions for applying for citizenship are: after obtaining PR from New Zealand, I have lived in New Zealand for 65,438+0,350 days from the date of applying for citizenship in the last five years; And stay in New Zealand for at least 240 days every year for these five years.