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Operational Commencement of the Green List "Straight to Residence" Resident Visa

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryNew Zealand
Operative dateSeptember 5, 2022
CategoryFast-track permanent residence
Policy toolFast-track permanent residence
Affected groupHighly skilled migrants (tier 1 green list)

Policy effect

Under the Immigration Rebalance framework, the Green List "Straight to Residence" pathway opened for resident visa applications. Eligible migrants working in Tier 1 Green List occupations (or holding an offer of employment from an accredited employer) can apply directly for New Zealand permanent residency without the previous two-year waiting period required for Tier 2 roles.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Eligible migrants working in Tier 1 Green List occupations (or holding an offer of employment from an accredited employer) can apply directly for New Zealand permanent residency without the previous two-year waiting period required for Tier 2 roles.

Official source excerpt

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ManufacturingSocial Development and EmploymentSocial InvestmentSouth IslandSpaceSport and RecreationState Owned EnterprisesStatisticsTertiary EducationTourism and HospitalityTrade and InvestmentTransportTreaty of Waitangi NegotiationsVeteransWhānau OraWomenWorkplace Relations and SafetyYouth Go View all Portfolios Search Search Home Releases Releases Share thisTwitter Facebook Linkedin Email 27 July 2022 Government supports new skilled residence pathways Hon Michael Wood Immigration Three new residence pathways: Straight to residence Work to residence Highly paid - 'twice the median wage’ Straight to … residence pathway will be ready for people to apply for from 5 September 2022. Work to Residence and Highly Paid pathways will be available for people to apply in September 2023. The implementation of the Government’s immigration rebalance is progressing well, with details released today on how highly skilled migrants, including those with roles on the Green List, can apply to gain residence once they have arrived in New Zealand, Michael Wood announced today. “The Government is focused on helping to address shortages in highly skilled areas and speeding up our economic growth. Key to this is … having clear pathways that migrants can use to gain residency,” Michael Wood said. “From 5 September, skilled workers in specified occupations will be able to apply for the Straight to Residence pathway. Skilled migrants on the ‘Work to Residence’ and ‘Highly Paid’ resident pathways will be able to apply from 29 September 2023, once they have obtained 24 months of acceptable work in New Zealand. “The Green List covers areas where New Zealand has a skills shortage and these pathways will incentivise and attract high skilled migrants to New Zealand, by providing a new streamlined process to achieve … to Residence and Work to Residence Pathways The main requirement for both Green List pathways is the need to have a job in, or job offer for, one of the Green List occupations and meet the specified requirements on the list for the said occupation. The employment or offer of employment must also be full-time (at least 30 hours per week), genuine, and be permanent or for at least a 12-month fixed term contract. The Straight to Residence visa provides a straight to residence pathway. Eligible migrants employed in these occupations can come to New Zealand on a work visa from 4 July and apply for … residence from 5 September 2022. From 5 September 2022 residence can also be applied for directly from offshore. Contractors are eligible for the Green List Straight to Residence pathway, provided applicants meet some additional criteria. The Work to Residence visa differs as the applicant must also demonstrate they have at least 24 months of acceptable work in New Zealand. Acceptable work means having worked in an occupation on the Green List and meeting the specified requirements for that occupation for the duration of the 24 month period. This work in New Zealand can only be claimed on or after …
beehive.govt.nzNew Zealand Government, Hon Michael Wood, Government supports new skilled residence pathways, Beehive Ministerial Release, 27 July 2022.Open official source
Retrieved from https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-supports-new-skilled-residence-pathways

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