1. Basic necessities for New Zealand immigrants
First, New Zealanders advocate "pragmatism" very much, which is deeply reflected in their clothes. Compared with those countries in Europe and America that are known as fashion capitals, New Zealand is simply plain. People here don't care about clothes, as long as they are comfortable. It's not surprising to wear ordinary clothes here. On the contrary, if you deliberately wear a suit and show it off in the street, it will stand out. Many New Zealanders wear old clothes all year round, and towns and cities in New Zealand are full of second-hand clothing stores. Locals like to visit second-hand shops. When clothes are old, they are not in a hurry to throw them away or buy new ones, but sort them out and sell them. New Zealanders believe in their bones that "fashion" is defined by the media and advertisements, with the aim of making you buy more and produce more.
Second, food.
New Zealand has a warm climate and continuous grasslands, so a large number of fat cattle and sheep have been cultivated. Therefore, in New Zealand's diet, beef, mutton and related dairy products are the absolute protagonists. New Zealand's butter, cheese, yogurt and cream are among the best in the world. In addition, New Zealanders have a soft spot for seafood, and herring, cod, perch and salmon are also common dishes on the table. In addition, New Zealand is rich in vegetables and fruits. In addition to the common apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, nectarines, strawberries and raspberries, Bosenmei, Fico and Kiwi are even more precious. Besides these local cuisines, exotic flavors are also very popular here. There are various restaurants in China, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Thai and Indian. In addition, New Zealanders like to eat takeaway fast food restaurants very much. Traditional takeout is fish, chips and hamburgers.
Third, live.
There are three main types of houses in New Zealand. One is a house, which is what we call a "detached house" or a "villa". One is an apartment, which is an "apartment"; The other is a unit type, commonly known as "townhouse", which is a townhouse connected together. A house has a large living space, usually with a garage, lawn and garden, which is very suitable for family living, but it is also more expensive. Almost all apartments in New Zealand are concentrated in CBD, and the area is generally small, with an area of 20-70 square meters. The design of apartments is generally biased towards busy groups, such as students and office workers in the city center, which is not suitable for family living. The unit is a combination of a house and an apartment, which is relatively clean and tidy and occupies a small area, but the price is a little cheaper than the house. For New Zealanders who love life, warmth is always the most important theme regardless of the size of the house. They are very keen on decorating their gardens and lawns.
Fourth, ok
The transportation in New Zealand is similar to that in China, mainly including buses, trains, private cars, ferries and airplanes, of which the first two are the most commonly used. New Zealand buses and trains have accurate arrival and departure times at each station, so as long as the timetable is clear before going out, you will not be late. New Zealand's traffic regulations stipulate that you should drive on the left, and the speed limit varies from 50 km/h to 100 km/h, depending on the region. If you have a driver's license from China, you can only drive in New Zealand for one year at most, and then you have to take the driving test in New Zealand. In addition, second-hand car trading in New Zealand is very common, and the price of second-hand cars is very low. Friends who want to buy a car can consider it.
2. Work permits for New Zealand immigrants
Foreigners will need a confirmed job opportunity to obtain a work permit, which is valid for up to three years. It's important to realize that foreigners can't officially start working in this country until they have been evaluated by the country's qualification certification body.
Another problem for foreigners is that their employers must prove that they have found a New Zealander who is suitable for the position before they can provide it to people living overseas.
The idea that foreigners move to New Zealand with their families should also be understood. The country's education system is one of the best in the world, and the well-educated population in general has a high proportion of degrees.
Similarly, foreigners who emigrate to the country without permanent residency may be responsible for paying tuition fees for their children, even if they have entered public schools. In order to get more information, it is important to check the educational websites related to the areas where immigrants want to live.
3. Introduction of New Zealand parents' reunion immigrants
First, the changes in the new policy of parents' reunion
EOI procedure and immigration application for single-parent reunion
Please ask adult children, or adult children and their spouses to guarantee.
If the common income of adult children and their spouses is taken as the guarantee condition, both adult children and their spouses need to agree to undertake the guarantee obligation.
Introduce the median income of New Zealand as the financial measure of guarantor.
Within three years before applying for parents' reunion, they must reach the income threshold within two years; And submit the IRD tax certificate as the annual income certificate.
Consider the total number of parents sponsored by the guarantor, including the parents' reunion immigrants sponsored under the previous policy.
Second, who can apply and who can guarantee.
The guarantor is an adult child of the applicant, or an adult child and his spouse.
B within ten years after the issuance of the immigrant visa for parents' reunion, the guarantor must fulfill the following obligations:
1. If the guarantor has no domicile, the guarantor shall provide accommodation.
2. Ensure that the applicant's health and basic living needs are guaranteed.
3. If the guarantor is repatriated, the guarantor shall pay all expenses related to repatriation.
Note: If any welfare expenses are paid to the guarantor, the guarantor may be regarded as not fulfilling his obligations. If the guarantor fails to fulfill his due obligations, the guarantor will be regarded as violating the visa conditions and being deported. All expenses incurred by the New Zealand Government and any other third party due to the guarantor's failure to perform its obligations will be borne by the guarantor.
After the parents' immigrant visa is approved, it will be valid for 10 years, and the permanent resident visa can only be renewed after 10 years from the date of first entry.
Third, the application conditions guarantee conditions
Applicants (parents) must be in good health, have no criminal record, have no other dependent children, and have a certain level of English (or enroll in English courses); And your child meets the requirements of guaranteed income.
The New Deal requires that the guaranteed children must meet the income requirements for at least two years within three years before submitting their applications. The "three years" here refers to the date of the invitation letter (ITA), and the demarcation point of three years is the last day of last month, which is pushed forward for three years. For example, if an adult child supports only one parent, the table in the above figure 1 should be used to determine the applicable income threshold.
If the total number of insured parents exceeds 4, the minimum income threshold will be increased according to the median income of New Zealand for each additional insured parent.
In addition, only the taxable income recorded by IRD tax system can be used as the income certificate of the guarantor.
The income obtained by a legal person (such as a company or trust) cannot be used as the income certificate of the guarantor, unless the income is paid to the guarantor and his spouse under the salary or dividend of shareholders and employees, or the income is directly generated by the trust. In addition, the income must be recorded on the IRD tax form in the name of the guarantor or his spouse.
A guarantor shall meet the following conditions in addition to the prescribed income:
The guarantor has obtained New Zealand citizenship or resident status for more than three years before applying for parents' reunion immigration.
The guarantor has lived in New Zealand for not less than 184 days each year in the three years before applying for parents' reunion immigration.