It is estimated that there are currently 60,000 – 70,000 New Zealanders in Australia who will be eligible under these new arrangements.
New Zealanders who arrived after 26 February 2001, but on or before 19 February 2016: –
- Who have been living in Australia for the last five years;
- Have been earning at least the equivalent of TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold); and
- Pass mandatory health, character and security checks;
are eligible for a new streamlined pathway to Australian Permanent Residency and Citizenship.
The pathway will be made available within the Skilled Independent Category of the General Skilled Migration Stream in the annual Migration Programme from 1 July 2017.
It is estimated that there are currently 60,000 – 70,000 New Zealanders in Australia who will be eligible under these new arrangements.
To discuss your options contact us on 07 3211 4920 or via email reception@emersonmigrationlaw.com.au