INZ Immigration updates | March 2024
Online applications for Permanent Resident Visa General (PRV) are live!
Visa applications went live online via Adept on the 29th of January 2024. The first decisions were made on 30th January 2024, and by 24th February 5,832 PRV applications were received and 3,110 completed. These applications had an average decision time of five days and 90% were completed within 15 days.
It's important to wait until you’ve met all of the relevant eligibility criteria before you apply, there is no need to rush and submit your application. This includes holding a resident visa for two years before applying for a PRV.
If your resident visa was issued while you were outside New Zealand, you must wait at least two years from the first day you entered New Zealand (on that visa) before applying for a PRV.
If you submit your application before you have held your resident visa for two years, it will likely be declined, or you will be offered a variation to your resident visa travel conditions instead. You will then need to reapply for a PRV once you’ve met all the eligibility criteria, and also pay another application fee.
If you require specific Immigration advice or information please contact Steve via the details below.
Steve Baker
General Manager
Licensed Immigration Advisor 201801044
P: 03 353 0680
M: 027 212 5483
W: advisa.co.nz
