Principal applicants filing NZ residence applications under the Sibling and Adult Child Category must have an offer of employment from a Kiwi employer. Below is the list of evidence an applicant has to produce in order to support that an employment offer has been made to him/her.

• The principal applicant must provide the original or certified copy of a written offer of employment; AND
• He/she must provide the original or certified copy of the detailed job description; AND
• The original or certified copy of the letter from the employer which says whether or not an occupational registration is needed for the applicant to take up the Kiwi employment; AND
• The original or certified copy of an employment agreement between the employer and the principal applicant, which states- (a) the terms of employment; (b) the hours of work; and (c) the period during which the employment begins.

While New Zealand keeps the provision open for siblings and adult children of NZ residents to obtain residence class visas, the process can be somewhat complex for some interested immigrants. If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free assessment by Ajay Sharma, principal consultant, ABHINAV.

• Your updated resume if skilled professional, or if businessmen, then brief on business profile along with information on your current personal net worth.
• If married, provide the resume for your spouse as well.
• If applicable, please provide information on children and their age.
• Information on any blood relatives residing in New Zealand. This is not a compulsory requirement to qualify for immigration to New Zealand, but serves as additional positive assessment and suitability factor.