Residency to PR

[neeldivyabenny]

Hi,

I came here March 2016, and my family joined with me in Oct 2017. I would like to when we can apply for PR.

Is there any impact on Labour Party Decision, to cut down Immigration, especially transfer from Residence to PR?

When I can apply my PR? If I complete 182 days in each year then or I have to wait minimum two years?

Thanks and regards,

Benny

[farfaraway]

From what I understand, this cut down is only for unskilled visa categories.

If you held RV for two years, you can apply PRV anytime after holding RV for two years:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...anent-resident

It is 184 days in an year immediately preceding the PRV application. NOT 182 days.

By April 1, 2018 you can apply for PR.

[jawnbc]

I suspect any changes migration-wise will focus on incoming applications for things like SMC visas, rather than on people already here with resident or permanent resident visas.

[farfaraway]

Absolutely.

Any ideas if anything of this sort happened in the past in NZ? I mean rule changes affecting existing RV holders.

[JandM]

Nothing like that has happened in the time I have been watching NZ immigration law - nearly 18 years now.

[ysc5]

Nothing like that has happened in the time I have been watching NZ immigration law - nearly 18 years now.

18 years ? this moderator thing must be a fulfilling hobby for you lol

[JandM]

I did start out by looking into being able to migrate myself, after my son married a NZer...

[farfaraway]

Two decades