We all know that New Zealand immigration status has resident, permanent residence, citizen, different status to enjoy different benefits, many applicants do not know what these immigration status means, what is the difference, the following will be explained to youWhat are the differences between Permanent Residency Citizenship for New Zealand Residents? What are some common ways to immigrate?
1. RV (resident).
People with RV status have access to most of New Zealand's benefits, including:
1.There are no restrictions on how long you can stay in New Zealand, and there are no restrictions on working and studying.
2.Fee waivers are available at local public medical institutions.
3.Education is free of charge at local public primary schools and tuition subsidies are available at private primary schools.
4.It is possible to provide sponsorship to the other half of the parents and children.
5.After living in the local area for one year, you can have the right to register and vote in the election.
6.After living in the local area for two years, you can receive social benefits, such as employment, living allowance, etc.
7.After living in the local area for ten years, you can enjoy the local pension benefits.
The duration of the visa is two years, after the expiration of the application to New Zealand** to renew, whether the renewal is successful mainly depends on the time of the visa expiration and what kind of contribution to New Zealand, people with RV status can not leave New Zealand for a long time, if you want to leave for a long time, you need to get permission to re-enter New Zealand, if you do not have a legal permit, you can not enter.
2. PRV (Permanent Residence).
New Zealand PRV status refers to a permanent residence visa, and the qualifications to apply for PRV include:
1.A minimum of two years to have an RV.
2.You need to live in New Zealand for 184 days per year for two years (cumulative).
This status is very different from the status of green cards in other developed countries, because the biggest feature of this visa is that it can be turned back permanently, and once the visa is obtained, the applicant can enter New Zealand at any time without being subject to residency and renewal restrictions.
The difference between RV and PRV is that the former is only valid for two years, while the latter is permanent, and after the two-year validity of the RV visa, although the holder can stay in the country legally, once he wants to leave New Zealand, his resident status will be lost.
Holders of PRV status can stay, live, work and study in New Zealand without restrictions. In addition, some benefits are restricted to PRV holders and citizens, such as accommodation subsidies and job search subsidies.
3. citizen
Becoming a New Zealand citizen means getting New Zealand citizenship, getting a local passport, and New Zealand citizens have more rights than residents with a permanent residence visa. At the same time, New Zealand citizens can also enjoy the benefits of permanent residence in Australia. As long as you have lived in New Zealand for five years, you can apply to become a New Zealand citizen.
4. Common immigration methods
1.Green List Express Immigration.
The program is aimed at local shortage of skilled talents, and is more suitable for people in the domestic construction and IT industries, who need to meet the following requirements:
Application Requirements: Below.
2. IELTS 65
3. Good health and good conduct.
4. Have more than three years of relevant experience and be guaranteed by the employer.
5. The employer provides a full-time contract of at least one year or more.
2.High-paying skilled immigrants.
The program is set up by Immigration New Zealand to attract highly skilled talents, and applicants can have a work permit to log in, work for two years, and earn twice the median salary.
Application Requirements: Below.
2. IELTS 65
3. Good health and good conduct.
4. Have more than three years of relevant experience and be guaranteed by the employer.
5. The salary offered by the employer, which is twice the median in New Zealand when needed.
6. When submitting for permanent residence, it is necessary to work twice the number of jobs in the local area and work for two years.
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