Immigrating to New Zealand is a big step, however you will be surprised how easy it can be to immigrate to New Zealand if you know what you are doing. Immigrating to New Zealand is actually the international move of individuals from one country to another that they don’t have citizenship in any country so as to either settle permanently as citizens of that country or as permanent resident/naturalized citizens. The first step to moving to New Zealand is to decide on your destination country and then to find out what type of visa you need in order to get there. Once you know which visa category you are going to be applying for, you can go online to get your Free Application for Immigration (FAIR).
Before you start the process of applying for immigration; to another country, it is important that you check out the New Zealand immigration law and if necessary seek legal assistance. You should also be aware of the different types of visas available to you as well as the eligibility requirements. For example, there are different classes of residency and naturalization which you must fulfill before you can apply for another country’s citizenship or permanent residence. If you are eligible for a green card, you can then proceed to applying for citizenship or permanent residence.
Once you know the different kinds of visas available; to you have applied for a green card or citizenship, you can start the process of IMMIGRATION. Before you proceed to this stage, it is important that you know what type of visa you are eligible for. There are different types of immigration services and each service has its own eligibility requirements. For example, if you want to work in New Zealand, you will have to obtain an employment visa.
In the context of immigration; an employment visa is one of the most common types of visa that people need. It is necessary for you to apply for an employment visa as soon as possible because as soon as your application is accepted, you will be given an interview in which the employer will ascertain whether you are eligible to work in New Zealand.
- If you do not have an employment visa, you may qualify to become a dependent, i.e. a spouse or partner, under the family migration category.
- You will also be required to complete a green card application form and wait for a decision regarding your application.
- On completion of this process, you will be given a new visa number, typically the dependents’ visa number.
Once you are sure that you have met the above requirements; you can start your process for naturalization. To qualify for naturalization, you will need to fill out an application for United States citizenship. Although the forms and paperwork will seem daunting, they are completely worth it in the end. After your application is filed, you should begin working with an experienced attorney who specializes in immigration and green card applications. In the case of New Zealand citizenship, your attorney should also be knowledgeable in filing for immigration into the United States. An experienced attorney will know when you are eligible for New Zealand immigration, how long you will need to wait, and what forms you will need to file.
Permanent residents (green card holders); who are in the country without an immigration visa cannot apply for naturalization until they have obtained a visa. For those who want to apply for permanent residency, they must first obtain a visa, and then work towards becoming a permanent resident. However, if you have been in the country for more than five years, you can apply for naturalization regardless of whether you have applied for citizenship or permanent residency.