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Plain-language courses built on publicly available Immigration New Zealand information. Educational background, not advice.
How New Zealand immigration works
A plain-language tour of the main visa pathways and how they fit together.
Last reviewed 2026-06-21
The main visa pathways at a glance
A plain-language map of the broad visa pathways and the kind of person each is published for.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24
The application process, step by step
How a New Zealand immigration application is generally structured, from reading the criteria to a decision.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24
Points and thresholds explained
How points-based and threshold-based assessment works in published immigration criteria.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24
Preparing your documents well
General good practice for gathering and organising the documents categories commonly ask for.
Last reviewed 2026-06-21
After you apply, what to expect
A general guide to what the published process describes once an application is submitted.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24