Parent Resident Visa selections to move to chronological system
The Government is introducing a hybrid model where 90 per cent of parent visa applicants will be selected in date order, with the remainder chosen by ballot.
The selection process for Parent Resident Visas is being changed to a hybrid model. Under the new system, 90 per cent of expressions of interest will be selected in chronological order, while the remaining 10 per cent will be determined by ballot. The Government says the change will create a clearer and more predictable process.
Covered byRNZStuff1NewsNot covered byNZ HeraldNewstalk ZBOtago Daily TimesNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz
Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.
What outlets are saying
RNZ
Chronological selection process for Parent Resident Visa confirmed
Ninety percent of all expressions of interest will be selected in chronological order, with the remainder determined by ballot.
Stuff
Parent Resident Visa set for changes with return to a ‘chronological queue’
The Government is altering how expressions of interest are selected for the visa, introducing a hybrid model that chooses 90% of applicants in date order.
1News
Govt announces shakeup of how parent resident visas are approved
The quota is moving to a "hybrid model" to ensure a "clearer and more predictable process".