New 2021 Resident Visa - Q&A with David Fisher

[@elijahhall8637]

When can partners of an NZ citizan came home.

[@immigrationchambers2143]

Hi Elijah. There are ways for partners of citizens to enter New Zealand. You may need to discuss your case with a professional adviser or lawyer, because the current border settings do allow for this in some circumstances.

[@Helen-ml2yx]

In my view Canada was fairer. The NZ one-off resident visa is unfair. For example, a student visa holder who knew this from social media before it was announced and applied for the post student work visa on 29th , then he gets the chance, but another one applied for a post student work visa on 30th September and missed out. Why should people who meet the same criteria be treated differently just because one knew this earlier than other. Some people came here 10 years ago and were separated from family for 3 years missed out, but some came here 2 years...can't speak English but are eligible. So unfair and ridiculous.

[@immigrationchambers2143]

We totally agree. This visa announcement is unfair and almost arbitrary. Its like the Minister just looked for the easy way to gain popularity without considering actual fairness.

[@Helen-ml2yx]

Is this fair? We both have been here for 4 years. We are both holding student visa and on the pathway to get the post student work visa. Only because you applied for it ONE day earlier than me , I am kicked out, you can be a resident and I can't. Why does the limitation apply for work visa by 29th of September . It should be graduated before 29th of September. Application time can be changed according to many uncertainties, such as internet traffic, but the graduation time of your visa is planned one year before and can't be changed. To get NZ resident visa is like gambling, rules always change and no fair standard.

[@immigrationchambers2143]

This is exactly why many people are now choosing Canada or other European countries. Unfortunately it is your loss and also New Zealand's loss.

[@krishanthhewage5833]

Hai all rady I am start working 2015.dary farming but i don't kno i am eligible for new work readings vissa

[@rajumaan2786]

Hello sir i am not working from 18 feb 2020 to till now due to pregnancy and baby care. I applied for some jobs but i did not get any job because of covid 19. But i complete three years in nz so i am eligible or not

[@immigrationchambers2143]

Perhaps you could give us an email on [e-mail]

[@krishanthhewage5833]

Hai David all rady I am starting dary farming 2015 .still I am working dary farming but I have over rate 24.5o but I am still working dary farming now I am assistant farm manager now I am starting 7 years but I don't kno I am agelebalty new resident visa

[@immigrationchambers2143]

Hi there. Please send us an email on [e-mail] and we can look into it for you.

[@alanjoseph3703]

Residency is a privilege not a right