When Expression of Interest forms go into the Pool, they are selected on the basis of points claimed against many factors. And when an EOI is selected at the Pool, the persons is issued with an Invitation to Apply, which lets the person to apply for a resident visa under New Zealand’s Investor 2 Category.

An Invitation of Apply is issued to a person on the basis of his/her Expression of Interest, given:

• The information included in the EOI does not indicate any health and character issues which may make him/her ineligible to be granted with a resident visa; AND

• The immigration official must get convinced that the person has claimed points for age; language ability; business experience; investment funds and settlement funds.

• The selection of an EOI from the Pool may not result in the issue of an Invitation to Apply for a NZ resident visa under the Investor 2 Category.

• And the issue of an Invitation to Apply, however, does not guarantee that a person will be granted a NZ resident visa.

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.