New Zealand Immigration Services Links

Page updated: 16 February 2005



PLEASE DON'T USE ANY LINKS TO FORMS OR DOCS LISTED ON THIS PAGE IF THEY HAVE A FUNNY NUMBER IN THEM.
USE THE NZIS SITE TO FIND THE LATEST FORM THEY LINK TO.

Unfortunately, they keep the old forms on their site, so my links may work, but may also be to old forms !!!!!
Links without funny numbers in them should be OK if they work.

I can't keep this page up to date either, because the NZIS site keeps changing, so please just use it to help you find things you might otherwise not be able to find.


Since NZIS have just reorganised their website, some of these links 'may' not work. When I get time, if still needed, I'll update this page (31st May 2004).
I've added some links to new stuff (25 July 2004).

These categories and links were found by studying the http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ website.

Advanced Passenger Screening

APS Press Release

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/3779B304-EAD8-45E9-A1A6-AC8FF572EE6A/0/NZISPressRelease.pdf

APS Flyer

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/6BA781A5-9319-45CE-A081-49D8FD0390B7/0/AdvancePassengerScreening.pdf

APS Q&A Sheet

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/E2553DD6-6EFE-45FF-8F69-9AC018FD51FA/0/InformationFAQs.pdf

Check Lists

Work Visa Application Check List


Visitor Visa Application Check List


Work to Residence Visa Application Check List


Student Visa Application Check List


Partnership Work Visa Check List


Customs


http://www.customs.govt.nz/

Forms


A list of all the NZIS form pages

Forms & Guides for Residence


Forms & Guides for Returning to NZ as a resident


Forms & Guides for Studying


Forms & Guides for visiting


Forms & Guides for Working & Investing


Form for Accredited Employers


Other Forms and leaflets

Including medical & X-ray forms for both before and after 4th April 2005



Office and fees calculator


Guide to Fees


http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/A24E35BE-B081-4ABA-B448-A2D8DDE778BF/0/nzis1028.pdf

Help


Online Help page

Not very helpful so far

Medical Insurance

Ministry of Health

http://www.moh.govt.nz/

Medical & X-ray Certificates

Application Form

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/6020D309-0AF1-4C96-A41B-1334E0E5F340/64/nzis1007.pdf

Where do I get a medical certificate from


List of Panel Doctors

Panel Doctors Pop-up 15/11/04

Another list of Panel Doctors

Panel Doctors 12/02/05. Search for 'England' for not 'uk'. You need cookies enabled.
Note Southampton is misspelt Southhampton !

List of countries using panel doctors

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/Doctors/Panel+Doctors.htm

NZIS Handbook for Medical Examiners

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/medicalhandbook

Migrate to New Zealand

About the Skilled Migrant Category

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/AbouttheSkilledMigrantCategory.htm

Register on-line

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Template/NZISGeneralContent.aspx?NRMODE=Published&
NRORIGINALURL=%2fMigrate%2fAbouttheSkilledMigrantCategory2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=
%7b214FB01B-A42E-4B86-9903-6CB8663FA4C9%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#

Self-Assessment Guide for Residence in New Zealand

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/DEF94C61-6805-42A1-8181-0086C5152735/0/1003.pdf

A guide to understanding and filling out an EOI form

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/44F65F74-B745-4D90-8726-46D8150F2C25/0/EOIGuide.pdf

The prerequisites

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/ThePrequisites.htm

How you earn points

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/HowYouEarnPoints.htm

How you earn bonus points

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/HowYouEarnBonusPoints.htm

Settlement and contribution requirements

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/SettlementAndContributionRequirements.htm

How to apply

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/HowToApply.htm

Guide for Applying for Residence in New Zealand

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/8D3AAE87-94D8-400A-A980-1D4F2DF13EBF/0/1002.pdf



Added after 31st May 2004 website change:


About completing an Expression of Interest


What can I do to determine if I might qualify?


Quick Check

Click on this page for the points calculator

Expression of Interest Guide (pdf)

This has the table of points

Qualifier examples

A list of example situations and points merited



Occupational Shortages List

The start of the regional lists

How to Use This Site

Lists the site maps

History of Selection Points

History of the EOI selection points with the number selected

NZIS Home page

Go to the main page to register, before entering an online EOI (click on 'register here' just below the login fields)

Full list of News

More than on the front page

Full list of selection point documents


Latest pick

Additional Information regarding the selection from 4 August 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 21 July 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 7 July 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 23 June 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 9 June 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 25 May 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 4 April 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 18 Mar 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 3 Mar 2004
Additional information regarding the selection from 18 Feb 2004

Announcement pages
4th Aug 2004


http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/SMSelectionPoint3August04.htm



Operations Manual

I suggest you read this as it is the document that NZIS actually use to process your applications. (Use shift-control-N to select a page by number)

Main operations manual download page

Each section of the operations manual can be downloaded separately.

Table of Contents This is a very useful page for getting to page you can't easily find from anywhere else !

About this Manual


Administration

A13 Documents submitted to support applications (page 91)
A13.1.5 Certified copies (page 91)

Appendices

Appendix 1 – Fees
Appendix 2 – List of NZIS forms and leaflets
Appendix 3 – List of countries using panel doctors (ie doctors you must use)
Appendix 4 – Receiving offices
Appendix 5 – List of recognised qualifications
Appendix 6 – Priority Occupations List (POL). Go to page 93.
Appendix 7 – Zimbabwe related
Appendix 8 – List of acceptable trades
Appendix 9 – Low TB incidence countries

Temporary Entry

Generic Temporary Entry (page 11)

Read this for general information on 'temporary entry'.
E1 – Objectives (page 13)
E2 – The need top apply for a temporary visa or permit (page 15)
E3 – Visas and permits (page 25)
E4 – Lodging an applications for a temporary visa or permit (page 33)
E5 – Requirements to be a 'bona fide applicant' intending a temporary stay in New Zealand (page 57)
E6 – Health and character requirements (page 59)
E7 – Determining an application for temporary entry (page 63)
E8 – Special cases (page 69)

Visitor Visa and Permit

V1 – Objective (page 147)
V2 – General Requirements for Visitors (page 149)
V3 – Special Categories of Visitors (page 155)

Work Visa and Permit

W1 – Objective (page 177)
W2 – Applying for and obtaining a work visa or permit (page 179)
WR – Work to residence policy (page 187)

WR1 Talent (accredited employers) work policy (page 187)
WR2 – Talent (Arts, culture and sports) work policy ([page 193)
WR3 – Priority occupations list work policy (page 196)
WR5 – Long-term business visa/permit (page 198)
WR6 – Work to Residence (Skilled Migrant Category) Policy (page 198)
This details the conditions of getting a work visa/permit (from a selected EOI for example)

WG – General work policy

WG1 – General work policy (page 201)
WG2 – Applications based on offers of employment in occupations on the OSL (page 203)
WG3 – Applications based on offers of employment from ..... (page 203)
WG4 – Applications based on offers of employment from...... (page 206)
WG5 – General work policy – other categories (page 207)
WG6 – Crew of chartered foreign fishing vessels (page 211)

WF – Family stream work policy (page 225)

WF1 – General rules (page 225)
WF2 – Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents (page 225)
WF4 – Special work visas and permits for partners of... (page 229)
This is for partners of holders of work visas and permits (LTBV and WR)

WI4 – Working holiday schemes (page 232)

Border Policy


Investigations


Limited Purpose Entry


Refugees


Residence

This is the main document. It contains:

Generic residence information

R4.5 Character requirements (page 56)

Business related information

BB - Investor category (page 95)
BC – Long term business visa/permit category (page 119)

Family category information

F2 – Partnership policy (page 205)
F4 – Parent policy (page 219)
F5 – Dependent child policy (page 229)
F6 – Sibling and adult child policy (page 237)

Family quota category information
Skilled migrant category (page 275)

SM3 - EOI (page 275)
SM4 – Summary of requirements (page 279)
SM5 – English language requirements (page 285)
SM6 – Summary of points for employability and capacity building factors (page 288)
SM7 – Skilled employment (page 290)
SM8 – Bonus points (employment in) (page 297)
SM9 – Bonus points (employment outside Auckland) (page299)
SM10 – Bonus points (partner's skilled employment) (page301)
SM11 – Work experience (page 303)
SM12 – Bonus points (work experience in NZ) (page 306)
SM13 – Bonus points (work experience in NZ) (page 308)
SM14 – Recognised qualifications (page 312)
SM15 – Bonus points (NZ qualifications) (page 316)
SM16 – Bonus points (qualifications in an identified...) (page318)
SM17 – Bonus points (Partner's recognised qualifications) (page 322)
SM18 – Age (page 325)
SM19 – Requirements for occupations registration (page 327)
SM20 – Settlement and contribution requirements (page 331)

This explains what determines whether you will be interviewed, and why you would get residency or a 2 year work visa/permit.

Returning resident's visa policy (page 337)
Residence from work information

RW2 – Residence policy for holders of work permits (Talent, accredited employers) (page 369)
RW3 – Residence policy for holders of work permits (Talent, arts etc) (page 371)
RW4 - Residence policy for holders of work permits (POL) (page 375)
RW5 – English language requirements
RW6 – Migrant levy

Special policies



New stuff for Dec 2004:

SM4.20 – Settlement and contribution requirements (SM20) – December 2004 (page 288/289/290)
SM20 - Settlement and contribution requirements (page 350)

Glossary of terms



What do you get when selected from the pool ? (from page 331 onwards)

Assessment of ability to settle and contribute

SM20.5 – Selected from pool with & without a job offer

Assessment of whether a principal applicant* can...

SM20.10 – What happens if you don't have a job offer



Occupations Shortages List (OSL)

Main Occupational Shortages Page

This is an interactive page that allows you to look at shortages in a selected region of NZ

Printable pdf Version of OSL

A full list with a column for each region – much quicker way to look through it in my opinion.



Police Certificates


http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/5B3B50D2-70DB-4E92-A50D-7E7AF2D0AAC9/0/nzis1011.pdf



Residence


Requirements for Residence

Explains the working for 3 month rule, before you get full residency



Settlement Pack


http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Settlement+Pack/

Visit

Main visit page

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Visit/

List of visa free countries

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Visit/Need/Do+I+need+a+Visitors+Visa+to+travel+to+New+Zealand.htm

Application for visiting NZ

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/1ABA1E8F-7AAE-46A1-9C6D-5BB2F0C4A751/0/nzis1017.pdf

Guide for visiting NZ

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/58CC612C-B273-4F1F-8A5B-29490D7C129E/0/nzis1018.pdf

Special Categories

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Visit/Special+Categories/Special+Categories.htm

What if I need to transit NZ

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Visit/Transit/Transit+NZ.htm

Work

Added after 31st May 2004 website change:


Forms and Guides for working&investing in NZ


Employer Suppl Form - Work Permit/Visa Application

NZIS1113.pdf – A new form

Request for Approval in Principle

NZIS1112.pdf





Main work page

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/

General Work Policy

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/General+Work+Policy.htm


List of Occupational Shortages

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work+to+Residence/Lists+of+Occupational+Shortages.htm


Occupational Shortages List (OSL)

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/7B9FD90F-CF31-46B8-9B86-7A9DDB732702/0/OccupationalShortageList.pdf


Priority Occupations List (POL)

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/BDE03B73-38D7-45B7-BAA5-A0038A1AF0A2/0/1093.pdf

The Skilled Stream

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/The+Skilled+Stream.htm


Work to Residence policy

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work+to+Residence/



Application for Employer Accreditation

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/AABCD465-D845-411E-98EA-2E8A407C2C35/0/nzis1090.pdf



List of accredited employers

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/3970927D-5E43-4A2E-A71F-E7CC65BAEBC0/0/AccreditationWebsitelistings.pdf



OSL popup

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Template/NZISGeneralSummaryPhase1.aspx?NRMODE=
Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fWork%2bto%2bResidence2f&NRNODEGUID=
%7b23CA8AB1-3637-4F0A-89DF-D94EDBAE649D%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#



Entrepreneur Category

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/Entrepreneur+Category.htm


How do I qualify for a work visa or permit under work to Residence policy

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work+to+Residence/How+Do+I+Qualify+for+a+
Work+Visa+or+Work+Permit+under+Work+to+Residence+Policy.htm

The Family Stream

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/The+Family+Stream.htm

The International/Humanitarian Stream

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/The+International+-+Humanitarian+Stream.htm

The Working Holiday Stream

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/Working+Holiday+Schemes.htm

Application to Work in NZ

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/0366C6EB-EF28-4BD2-BF91-513AF8590CBA/0/nzis1015.pdf

Work Visa & Permit Policies

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Work/#Work+Visa+and+Permit+Policies

Guide for Employers in NZ

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/5B9ADDFD-5CB2-46BB-A097-27282C17968B/0/1031.pdf






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