The Basics Of Moving To New Zealand

Coming to a new country to live and work can be confusing and stressful, especially if it will be your first time come to New Zealand. Our team at Surani Associates are experienced immigration lawyers and we get asked a lot of questions about immigrating to New Zealand.So, here is a short Q&A of some of the most common questions we get asked about the immigration processes.

1. Which visa do I apply for?

• There are many different visas and various pathways you can take to enter New Zealand to either work, live and/or study and trying to figure out which visa you need to apply for can be very confusing. Not to mention that each visa category also has its own specific set of requirements that need to be fulfilled.
  
  That is why we highly recommend you contact us to represent you and support you while you are on your immigration journey. Our team at Surani Associate can help you identify which visa category you belong to and can help you fulfil all the requirements necessary for your visa application.
  
  So, get in touch with us today if you need assistance with your visa, or, alternatively, take a look at our Immigration Law page for further information.

2. How long does it take for my visa application to be processed?

• This depends on which visa category you are applying for.
  
  Applying for a visa can take anywhere between 3 months to 2 years to be processed and completed.
  
  Please contact us for a more details.

  
  

3. How do I qualify to migrate to New Zealand?

• New Zealand is open to migrants who have in-demand skills to fill shortages in the labour market. One of the easiest ways to migrate to New Zealand is through a work visa category and by having a job offer. Alternatively, education or a student visa, is another pathway.
  
  If you want to be able to migrate to New Zealand, please contact us for more details and we have help you figure out whether you can qualify to migrate to New Zealand.

4. How do I check my New Zealand immigration status?

• If you applied for a visa online then your immigration/application status can be viewed online when you login to the online portal.
  
  If you applied for a visa through an immigration adviser immigration lawyer, then please contact them for an update on the status.
  
  

5. Do I need to have money when migrating to New Zealand?Yes, you do.

- If you plan to migrate to New Zealand, you will need to have enough money to support yourself while you are here. Depending on which visa you have you may be required to have a specific minimum amount such as $3,000 or $5,000 for a 3-month stay.

For more details on how much money you will be required to save, please contact us today.