Residence Visas
In 2026, we can offer assistance with the following types of Residence Visas:
1. Skilled Migrant and Work-Based Visas
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa: For skilled workers with a job offer, a sound professional background, and enough points based on work experience, qualifications, and income.
Straight to Residence Visa: A pathway for people in high-demand roles (Tier 1 of the Green List) who can apply for residence immediately.
Work to Residence Visa: For those in specific industries (like Tier 2 of the Green List, care workforce, or transport) who can apply for residence after working for 2 years.
Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa: For individuals working for a business moving to New Zealand.
2. Family Visas
Partnership Resident Visa: For partners of New Zealand citizens or residents.
Dependent Child Resident Visa: For children of New Zealand citizens or residents.
Parent Resident Visa: For parents looking to join their child who is a resident or citizen in New Zealand.
Our Services for Residence Visas
As a licensed immigration adviser, I can offer a range of specialized services to help you navigate New Zealand's complex residence pathways effectively. Below is a summary of the services I can provide for each visa type.
1. Skilled Migrant and Work-Based Visas
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
Points Assessment: Calculate and verify the required 6 points based on New Zealand professional registration, qualifications, income, and skilled work experience.
Expression of Interest (EOI): Manage the EOI submission and monitor for an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Qualification Mapping: Assist with International Qualification Assessments (IQA) if their degree isn't automatically recognised.
Straight to Residence & Work to Residence (Green List)
Eligibility Audits: Confirm if a role exactly matches Green List Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirements.
Employer Verification: Ensure the client’s employer is currently accredited.
Work History Documentation: For Work to Residence, compile evidence of 24 months of relevant work in New Zealand.
2. Family Visas
In family categories, my services focus is on proving the "genuine and stable" nature of relationships and navigating sponsorship obligations.
Partnership Resident Visa
Evidence Compilation: Curate evidence of shared residence, financial interdependence, and social recognition.
Support Letters: Guide friends and family in writing credible relationship support letters.
Dependent Child Resident Visa
Age and Dependency Verification: Prove the child is 24 or younger, single, and relies on the parent for financial support.
Parent Resident Visa
EOI and Ballot Management: Help sponsors (the adult children) meet income thresholds and manage the parent category EOI and ballot process.
Core Services Across All Visa Types
Case Strategy: Determining the fastest and most certain pathway based on current processing times.
Health and Character: Coordinating medical appointments and police certificates.
Representation: Acting as the formal point of contact with INZ to handle queries or "letter of concern" responses.
Our fees for the above services are only NZD 1,500 per application.