Importance of planning.

Thinking of putting down roots in New Zealand?

With all the recent changes in the Immigration space, Immigration New Zealand have succeeded in making most work visa a temporary stay due to the heightened benchmarks and complexity around gaining New Zealand Residency. If you are looking to migrate to New Zealand long term, then it is important that you are well equipped with a plan to work toward New Zealand Residency within the validity of your work visa.

Work visas can last up to 3 or 5 years depending on your skill level and after the life of the visa is completed, you will be required to leave the country for 12 months. This can result in a logistical nightmare for individuals who have let go of all assets back home to come to work in New Zealand. Here at Black Sands Consulting we recommend that our clients to start thinking about Residency prior to applying for a visa, and at the very least as soon as they arrive in the country.

There are a few different options to achieving New Zealand Residency whether your role is on the green list, you are working towards gathering enough points through the skilled migrant category amongst other non work related categories.

For us, as licensed immigration advisers, there is nothing more rewarding than joining a client on their journey from the moment they first arrive in New Zealand, guiding them through every step of the process, and eventually celebrating with them as they achieve their dream of becoming New Zealand residents.

Our licensed immigration advisers don't just understand New Zealand's residency requirements - we live and breathe them daily. We'll go beyond simply checking boxes. Through a collaborative, personalised assessment, we'll gain a full understanding of your unique situation. From there, we'll create a tailored residency roadmap just for you.

Why take your chances with something as important as gaining residency?