The Migrant Investment Categories are comprised of two sub-categories. One of them is Investor 2 Category. A person who is interested in applying for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category is required to provide an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Below are a few facts about selection process:

• In order to be eligible to enter into the Investor 2 Category EOI Pool, an Expression of Interest must meet all the requirements concerning health; character; age; English language; business experience; investment, as well as settlement funds. Besides, the applicant must have at least 20 points score to be in the pool.

• EOI’s are selected from the pool on period basis by INZ.

• An applicant is awarded with points for factors- age, language proficiency, business experience, and investment funds.

• EOIs are selected from the pool on the basis of points ranking in different factors.

• If an applicant’s Expression of Interest is selected, the person may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a resident visa. An individual with such an invitation can only apply for a NZ resident visa under the Investor 2 Category.

• A NZ resident visa applicant under the Investor 2 Category must satisfy health and character requirements.

• The principal applicant must invest 1.5 million NZ Dollars in the Kiwi country.

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.