NZ Immigration
NZ immigration, organised around your question.
Start with the decision or question. The guide shows the main point, the source trail and the important conditions so it is easier to see what to check next.
Common questions
Common NZ immigration questions.
Each answer gives the main point, important conditions, source links and related next reading.
How does the Skilled Migrant Category 6-point system work?
A plain-English guide to the current Skilled Migrant Category 6-point system, with INZ source links and checked dates.
ImmigrationWhat counts as living together for a New Zealand partnership visa?
A plain-English guide to how INZ talks about living together for partnership visa evidence.
ImmigrationWhat evidence can help prove a genuine and stable partnership?
A practical way to organise partnership evidence across living arrangements, shared responsibilities, history and recognition by others.
ImmigrationWhat do I need for an Accredited Employer Work Visa?
A plain-English way to understand the employer, job and applicant parts of an AEWV question.
ImmigrationCan I change my employer, job or location while I am on an AEWV?
Understand why AEWV job, employer and location changes can be visa-condition questions, not just employment decisions.
ImmigrationCan I bring my partner or children if I have a New Zealand work visa?
A plain-English guide to why family options depend on the work visa type and current INZ requirements.
ImmigrationWhat happens if my current visa expires while INZ is deciding my new application?
A high-level explanation of interim visa status questions, with a reminder to check exact conditions.
ImmigrationCan I stay and work in New Zealand after I finish studying?
Understand post-study work questions at a high level, including why qualification and date changes matter.
Browse by area
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Residence
SMC and skilled residence questions.
PartnershipPartnership
Living together and relationship evidence.
WorkWork
AEWV, job offer and visa condition questions.
FamilyFamily
Partner and child options linked to work visas.
StudyStudy
Post-study work and future change questions.
StatusStatus while waiting
Interim visa and condition questions.
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Recently updated
Current immigration pages to check first.
New change summaries, topic pages and deeper guides appear here when they are especially useful.
Skilled residence and SMC guide
A deeper resource for understanding current skilled residence pathways and what to organise before going further.
Current changePost-study work settings have future-dated changes
Use the change summary first, then follow the linked source before relying on study-to-work information.
GuidePartnership evidence guide
Organise living-together evidence, shared-address records and timeline coverage before a detailed conversation.
Deeper resources
Detailed immigration resources.
Skilled residence and SMC guide
A deeper decision resource for understanding current skilled residence pathways and what to organise before going further.
Partnership evidencePartnership evidence guide
A deeper resource for organising relationship evidence, shared-address records and timeline coverage.
Sources and next step
Use the sources first, then clarify the personal details.
How to read these immigration pages
Official public information is summarised and organised so it is easier to work through. If the answer depends on a person, family or employer situation, the next step is a licensed immigration adviser conversation.
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