Pool selection of Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are selected from the Pool each fortnight. You will be advised if your EOI is drawn. If it is, your EOI will then be allocated to this office for assessment.
Expressions of Interest – Applicants with job offers
A visa officer will make an initial assessment of your Expression of Interest (EOI) within one month of your EOI being selected from the Pool. Your visa officer will then contact you, either issuing you with an Invitation to Apply for Residence (ITA) or requesting further information.
Expressions of Interest – Applicants without job offers
A visa officer will make an initial assessment of your Expression of Interest (EOI) within three to four months of your EOI being selected from the Pool. Your visa officer will then contact you, either issuing you with an Invitation to Apply for Residence (ITA) or requesting further information.
Please note that if your EOI has been selected and you later obtain an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand, you should contact us by email at nzisbangkok@dol.govt.nz or send us a fax to +66 2 654 3451.
Submitting applications for residence
If you are invited to apply for residence, you will be advised to send your completed application form and all required supporting documents to either the Beijing or Shanghai branch.
See applications lodged at Beijing for information on the processing times for that branch.
See applications lodged at Shanghai for information on the processing times for that branch.