Inter-country adoption category has been included in the Family Categories under the New Zealand Residence instructions. If a New resident class visa holder or a Kiwi citizen wishes to adopt a child from outside the Kiwi country, he or she must follow the below guidelines:

• When a New Zealand citizen or an individual holding a Kiwi residence class visa adopts a child from outside the country lawfully, the individual may apply on behalf of the minor for either NZ citizenship or NZ residence.

• If the NZ resident or citizen applies for a Kiwi residence class visa on behalf of the child, the latter must meet the same requirements as any other child of NZ resident or citizen has to meet.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free of charge 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.