INZ 1003 Self Assessment Guide for Residence in New Zealand

If you are applying for residence under the Parent • If you stop using the services of your agent, Category or the Parent Retirement Category, you adviser or representative, or hire a new one, will not be eligible for residence if you have you will need to tell us in writing or we will dependent children. [...] 24 months • during the currency of that visa, have been To be considered under this category the owner(s) employed in New Zealand for a period of of the relocating business needs to satisfy us that 24 months by an accredited employer (or another the business will: employer if you were granted a variation of • operate in New Zealand; and conditions to your work visa by INZ allowing • be of benefit. [...] Self-Assessment Guide for Residence in New Zealand – July 2021 – 11 www.legislation.govt.nz Permanent resident visa • for the first ten years of your residence in New Zealand, undertake to ensure your You may be eligible for a permanent resident visa maintenance in New Zealand and that you have if you: suitable accommodation, and to pay for any costs • meet all the other requirements under the of. [...] Victims of domestic violence You may qualify for residence under the Samoan We can help you if you have been living in Quota Scheme if: a relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident • you are a citizen of Samoa that has ended because that person was violent • you were born in Samoa or born overseas to a towards you and you are unable to go back to your Samoan citizen who was born in Samoa. [...] • you or your partner have an acceptable offer of employment in New Zealand For more information • you meet a minimum level of English language ability If you would like further information or the necessary • you meet a minimum level of income if you have forms for any of the residence categories referred to dependent children, and in this guide, please visit our website www.immigration.govt.nz.