New Zealand Residence Eligibility Assessment
NZIES provides professional written New Zealand residence eligibility assessments for skilled migrants, work visa holders and families.
Our licensed immigration advisers assess potential residence pathways against relevant Immigration New Zealand instructions.
Understand Your New Zealand Residence Options
Residence eligibility can depend on employment, occupation, qualifications, work experience, immigration history and family circumstances.
What Does Our Residence Eligibility Assessment Include?
Review of Personal Circumstances
Reviewing relevant information and documentation provided by the applicant.
Assessment Against Immigration Instructions
Considering eligibility against relevant Immigration New Zealand requirements.
Potential Residence Pathways
Identifying residence options that may be relevant to the applicant.
Eligibility Concerns
Identifying relevant concerns and limitations.
Written Eligibility Assessment
Preparing a professional written assessment outlining potential pathways and concerns.
Who Should Consider a Residence Assessment?
NZIES assists current work visa holders, skilled workers, applicants in Green List occupations, overseas migrants and families considering New Zealand residence.
Residence Pathways We Can Assess
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Professional advice about potential eligibility under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Skilled Migrant Category ServicesGreen List Residence
Professional assessment of relevant Straight to Residence and Work to Residence options.
Green List Residence ServicesFamily Residence
Relevant partnership and dependent child residence considerations.
Partnership Visa ServicesResidence Eligibility Assessment Pricing
The NZIES written residence eligibility assessment costs NZ$399 plus GST where applicable.
12-Month Application Fee Credit
If you engage NZIES for a visa application under the assessed residence pathway within 12 months of the date your written assessment is issued, your NZ$399 assessment fee will be credited towards our professional application service fee.
The credit excludes Immigration New Zealand fees. Visa application preparation, review and lodgement are not included in the assessment.
How the Assessment Process Works
Request Your Assessment
Contact NZIES to arrange an eligibility assessment engagement.
Professional Eligibility Review
We review the supplied information and assess relevant immigration eligibility requirements.
Receive Your Written Assessment
Following payment, NZIES provides a written assessment of potential residence pathways and identified concerns.
Residence Eligibility Assessment FAQs
How much does an assessment cost?
NZ$399 plus GST where applicable.
Does an assessment guarantee residence?
No. An eligibility assessment does not guarantee residence eligibility or visa approval.
Does the assessment include visa application preparation?
No. Visa application preparation and lodgement require a separate engagement.
Can the assessment fee be credited towards an application?
Yes. A conditional 12-month credit applies towards NZIES professional application fees for the assessed residence pathway.
Can overseas applicants request an assessment?
Yes. NZIES assists applicants in New Zealand and internationally.
Can NZIES assist after the assessment?
Yes. NZIES provides professional residence visa application assistance under separate engagements.
Explore Related New Zealand Residence Services
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Contact New Zealand Immigration and Employment Solutions for a professional written residence eligibility assessment.
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For immigration enquiries unrelated to a residence eligibility assessment, use our general enquiry form.
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