Did you know that you can apply or sponsor for your parents residency if you meet the sponsor requirements . Here is an update from Immigration New Zealand
EOIs for the Parent Category ballot expire two years after they are received.Parent category EOIs that were submitted to Immigration New Zealand between October 2022 and early November 2022 are now beginning to expire. INZ has taken the following steps-
Immigration New Zealand has taken steps to ensure that all EOI holders in the ballot are aware of when their EOI will expire
They have set up an automated email to go out the day after an EOI expires, providing guidance on submitting a new EOI for the next ballot.
They are proactively contacting customers whose EOIs are nearing expiration before the draw dates, offering information on how to withdraw their current EOI and when to submit a new one should they wish.
This proactive communication ensures customers are well-informed about their options regarding their EOIs.
To be considered for the November draw, applicants must do the following by 31 October 2024:
Check that they and their sponsor still meet the eligibility requirements
You can only have one EOI in the ballot at a time.
Submit the new EOI and pay the fee.
Want to know more , check our earlier post