Changes to Immigration Instructions Regarding Afghan Nationals Holding Critical Purpose Visitor Visa

The Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that Afghan nationals who were granted a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa under section 61A of the Immigration Act 2009 by the Associate Minister of Immigration between November 8, 2021 and March 15, 2022 are now eligible for Permanent Residency under the Afghan Emergency Resettlement Category.

The above changes are effective on and after 17 February 2022.

To gain a better understanding of the above changes to the immigration instructions and to learn more about them kindly get in touch with us.

Please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.