
New Zealand restarts Skilled Migrant and Parent visas
New Zealand has restarted the Skilled Migrant and Parent Resident visa categories for new applicants looking to move to New Zealand.
The two immigration streams are being reopened for new applications after months of inactivity due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition to restarting the two immigration streams, New Zealand is also planning to launch a new uncapped and simplified points system.
Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced the restart of the Skilled Migrant and Parent Resident visa categories for New Zealand migration.
The New Zealand government will increase the number of available Parent visas from 1,000 to 2,500.
The Parent Resident visa will also have lower income requirements for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens who are willing to sponsor their parent applicants.
Moreover, if there is more than one adult child living in New Zealand and willing to be sponsors, they can combine their incomes to sponsor their parent applicants.