Parent Resident Visa set for changes with return to a ‘chronological queue’

The New Zealand Government is modifying the selection process for the Parent Resident Visa, shifting back to a chronological queue system. Under the new policy, expressions of interest will be chosen using a hybrid model where 90% of applicants are selected in date order.

This change alters how family reunification applications are processed, moving away from previous selection methods to prioritize applicants based on the date their expressions of interest were submitted.