This is the last step in the democratic process available to applicants. You may write to the Minister requesting him/her to overturn or intervene in the decision made by the INZ and or IPT on your application.

You may also write to the Minister if you believe that your situation is special. This may be applicable in some cases where applicants who do not meet the strict criteria of a certain current immigration instructions. The Minister then has the power to grant residence or direct INZ to re-assess the application.

Please make sure though that you have followed the democratic process and that the reason that you wish to write to the Minister is a result of being unable to solve the issue(s) directly with INZ

Please contact TNC for more information.

We also assist people in obtaining New Zealand Citizenship. It will usually take between five to eight months, sometimes twelve, from the time of lodgement to the time you will become a New Zealand citizen. This timeframe accounts for application processing, approval from the Minister and attending your ceremony.

Some of the conditions to be granted New Zealand citizenship is, that you must meet the requirements of either the Citizenship Act 1977 or the Citizenship Act (Western Samoa) 1982. You may meet the requirements of the Citizenship Act 1977 if you are:

• an adult over 18 years meeting the general requirements
• a child under 20 years meeting the general requirements
• a person married to a New Zealand citizen
• a person born outside New Zealand between 1 January 1949 - 31 December 1977, whose mother was a New Zealand citizen otherwise than by descent when they were born
• a person in exceptional circumstances.

You may meet the requirements of the Citizenship Act (Western Samoa) 1982 if you are a citizen of Samoa.

All applicants must include original documents in their applications.

Please contact TNC for more information

The Investor Category instructions contain two types of applications, each with their own characteristics;

1- Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category)

All applicants – you, your partner, and your dependent children (if applicable) must meet Immigration New Zealand health, and character requirements. The other requirements are set out below.

Investment funds and/or assets

You must nominate funds and/or assets equivalent to at least NZ million. You will have to provide evidence to show that these funds and/or assets:

* are owned by you or jointly by you, your partner and/or dependent children
* are unencumbered, ie not subject to any mortgage, lien, charge and/or encumbrance (whether equitable or otherwise) or any other creditor claims
* have been earned or acquired legally
* are transferable through the banking system (we will not be able to approve your application if you are unable to transfer funds to New Zealand through the banking system).

If your application is approved in principle you will need to provide verifiable documents to show that the funds you transfer to New Zealand came from the funds and/or assets that you nominate. You will need to invest a minimum of NZ million in an acceptable investment(s) in New Zealand.

You cannot nominate investment funds or assets you intend to bring to New Zealand for your personal use – for example a personal residence, car, or boat.

After residence is approved

If your residence application is approved you (the principal applicant) will have to retain your investment funds in an acceptable investment(s) for three years. You will have to spend at least 73 days in New Zealand each year in years 2 and 3 of your three-year investment period.

Apply

If you think you meet the requirements, contact Terra Nova Consultancy Ltd to find out more.

2- Investor (Investor 2 Category)

This is an application based on a points system for;

* Age (65 maximum age)
* Business Experience (minimal 3 years)
* English language and (IELTS 3 is the minimum)
* Investment Funds (NZ,5m investment PLUS NZm settlement funds)

A minimum of 20 points is required

The two-step process is as follow;

* Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI)
* If the EOI is accepted, than an Inviation to Apply (ITA) will be forwarded to you.

All applicants – you and your partner and dependent children (if applicable) – must meet Immigration New Zealand  health, character and English language requirements (see below). You – the principal applicant – must also have at least three years' business experience. The other requirements are set out below.

Age

You (the principal applicant) must be aged 65 or younger.

Investment and settlement funds and/or assets

You must nominate funds and/or assets equivalent to at least NZ.5 million for investment funds, and NZ million for settlement funds. You will need to be able to provide evidence showing that your investment and settlement funds and/or assets are owned by you or jointly by you and your partner and/or dependent children. You will also need to be able to provide evidence showing that your intended investment funds:

• are unencumbered, ie not subject to any mortgage, lien, charge and/or encumbrance (whether equitable or otherwise) or any other creditor claims
• have been earned or acquired legally
• are transferable through the banking system (we will not be able to approve your application if you are unable to transfer funds to New Zealand through the banking system).

You will need to be able to provide verifiable documents to show that the funds you transfer to New Zealand came from the funds and/or assets that you nominate. You will need to place your investment funds in an acceptable investment(s) in New Zealand.

English language requirements

Immigration New Zealand requires people to have a reasonable standard of English to ensure they have the best opportunity to settle successfully into work and life in New Zealand.

Principal applicant

To meet the English language requirements you must:

• have an English speaking background OR
• be a competent user of English OR
• have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificate (no more than two years old at the time you lodge your application for residence), which shows you gained at least an overall band score of 3 or more in the IELTS General or Academic Module.

INZ may still require you to provide an IELTS certificate to confirm you meet the English language requirements.

Partner and dependent children

To meet the English language requirements partners and dependent children aged 16 or more included in your application must meet the same requirements as the principal applicant (see above).

However, if your partner and/or dependent children do not yet meet the minimum standard of English, they can pre-purchase ESOL tuition in New Zealand. You purchase this tuition from INZ, on behalf of New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Commission. The residence visa or permit will only be granted once you have paid the tuition charge. Payment of this tuition charge is not due until your application is approved.

After residence is approved

If your residence application is approved you (the principal applicant) will have to retain your investment funds in an acceptable investment(s) for four years, and spend at least 146 days each year in New Zealand in years 2, 3 and 4 of your four-year investment period.

Also, if you were awarded 1 point for English language ability (IELTS 3) you will have to complete 20 hours of English language tuition at a New Zealand registered school or tertiary education provider.

Express an interest, then apply

If you think you meet the requirements and would like to express an interest, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. You will not have to submit any evidence with your EOI. If INZ invites you to apply for residence you will need to provide evidence with your application.

Find out at Terra Nova Consultancy ltd how to submit your expression of interest.

It is possible that you are in New Zealand illegally, e.g. you do not have a valid visa, or, incorrect travel conditions.

When this occurs you become automatically an over-stayer. This is a serious offence and therefore should not be taken lightly as it may result in deportation from New Zealand with an automatic ban for 5 years.

Under certain conditions you may be able to lodge an application subject to Section 61 (and Section 11) of the Immigration Act 2009.

Please contact TNC for more information

Terra Nova Consultancy Ltd has established good working relationships with various education providers in the Auckland area. These institutes all offer good study options and stepping stones to higher education. English language courses, certified courses and diploma courses are available followed by Degree studies at University level.

We are able to assist you in finding the right school and or education provider to make the next step in your, or your family member's, future.

The services we offer may be at primary, secondary or tertiary level. We assist young and old and have many options available to you and your family members.

We may also be able to assist in finding the right home for your children while they are studying in New Zealand. This will ensure peace of mind, knowing that your children are safe and well looked after in a foreign country.

For more and detailed information please start your immigration enquiry here.

As the word Skilled Migrant implies, this category is based on Skills and Experience. These skills have been obtained through education and or may also be gained by the number of years of experience you have.

The objective of the Skilled Migrant Category is to provide for the grant of residence to people who demonstrate that they have skills to fill identified needs and opportunities in New Zealand, and are able to transfer those skills to New Zealand and link with local needs and opportunities. They are  able to demonstrate their ability to contribute to New Zealand both economically and socially, and are able to demonstrate their ability to successfully settle in New Zealand.

In meeting these objectives, the Skilled Migrant Category will maximise and accelerate the contribution of immigration to New Zealand through capacity building, sustainable growth and innovation, increase global connectiveness and build thriving and inclusive communities through focusing on a range of source regions to achieve a balanced programme and linking global talent with New Zealand's local opportunities.

The proces under the Skilled Migrant Category is in four stages;

1. First, complete an assessment to ensure you score the required points (please note that these points change regularly).
2. When you believe that you score the required points, submit you "Expression of Interest" (EOI) into the Pool.
3. When selected from the Pool, normally there is a draw every fortnight, you will receive an "Invitation to Apply" (ITA).
4. The ITA will be assessed by INZ and when succesfull, Residence (PR) will be granted.

For further or additional information please contact us.

This is an ideal application when you wish to join your partner/spouse in New Zealand. The application must be supported by your partner/spouse.

Partner/spouse means married, de facto, civil union and same sex relationships. Supporting documents of living together for the full 12 months period in a stable and genuine relationship are required as proof. An interview and a verification visit at the joint living address may also be part of the assessment process.

Please contact TNC to see if you meet any of the above requirements.