2021 Resident Visa – Lodgement and Processing Updates


Immigration New Zealand have just announced that from 21 February 2022, those who have a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) expression of interest (EOI) in the pool, submitted on or before 29 September 2021, can apply for the 2021 Resident Visa, this amounts to approximately 10,500 people.

Immigration New Zealand News Release

Immigration New Zealand can now open applications for groups of up to 1,500 people each day. This will be based on the dates EOI’s were lodged. Immigration New Zealand and will start with the first group on 21 February, which are EOI’s submitted before 30th April.

Immigration New Zealand will email applicants directly to advise of lodgement dates.

This is fantastic news and will allow Migration Associates to lodge our clients Resident Visas for those who meet the requirements above, from next week onwards.

Migration Associates will be pleased to assist applicants apply and therefore should you need any assistance or would like a free 2021 Resident Visa eligibility evaluation, please click on the online form below:

Migration Associates 2021 Resident Visa eligibility evaluation form

Borey Chum +64 (0) 277514276 borey.chum@migrationassociates.co.nz

Christine Yap +64 (0) 211740937 christine.yap@migrationassociates.co.nz

Michael Cooke +64 (0) 277514276 michael.cooke@migrationassociates.co.nz

Lydia Walker