New Zealand is one of 5 major countries in the world that encourage immigration. Every week, successful Americans are making the decision to sell up, pack up and move out to a small nation in the South Pacific. There are several ways to invest, live, work and/or retire in New Zealand. You must be healthy, of good character and have good command of the english language. All applications for New Zealand immigration require proof of the above in the form of certified medical and police records.
Business & Investor Category: New Zealand is looking for enterprising people with a proven track record in business and the capacity to build or invest in new businesses and introduce new skills and technologies. By setting up a business or investing in New Zealand, you’re not only giving other New Zealanders work opportunities, you’re also demonstrating your financial commitment to our country. There are a number of business migration options. The most common one of these is the Long Term Business Visa (LTBV).
A General Business & Investor Immigration request should indicate that you:
• Have enough money to establish your business and make a viable contribution to the economy
• Are suitably experienced
• Have not been involved with any business failures or fraud.
• have NZ$2 (about 1.3usd) million to invest for five years
• have at least five years’ business experience
• are healthy
• are of good character
• meet English language requirements, and you
• are 54 years or younger.
For residents of USA, the application cost for an Expression of Interest is approximately 460nzd ($300usd+/). Fees vary from where you apply and how you apply. Visit The New Zealand Immigration Site for more information and application for Investor immigration.
Skilled Worker Category: You may qualify to enter New Zealand as a skilled worker if you are aged 55 and under, can add value to New Zealand by contributing to an innovative workforce and in turn help our economy achieve sustainable growth. If you have ‘get up and go’ and the skills we need, you could be just what we’re looking for. Visit The New Zealand Immigration Site for more information and application for skilled worker immigration. For residents of USA, the cost for a skilled worker Expression of Interest online application is 315nzd (About 200usd). Fees vary from where you apply and how you apply.
Work To Residence: You may be qualified in a highly specialised or in-demand field, or have an exceptional talent in sports or the arts. You can apply for a work permit under our Work to Residence category. This category allows you to work temporarily in New Zealand as the first step towards gaining permanent residence. After two years you can apply for permanent residence. To qualify for a work permit, you must:
• A genuine offer of full-time, ongoing employment from a New Zealand accredited employer* with a base salary of at least NZ$45,000 per annum, or
• Sponsorship from a New Zealand arts, cultural or sporting organisation because of your reputation and ability to contribute to New Zealand’s future, or
• A genuine offer of full-time, ongoing employment in an occupation on the Long Term Shortage Skill List. You must be aged 55 years or younger at the time you apply for residence and hold appropriate full or provisional registration if required to practise in that occupation.
For residents of USA, the cost for a skilled worker application is 1,360nzd (About 890usd). Fees vary from where you apply and how you apply.
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