Resident Visas
Long-Term Immigration Success
Call New Zealand Home
Whether you’ve fallen in love with New Zealand’s lifestyle, built a career here, or are ready to reunite with family, a Resident Visa is your pathway to putting down roots in Aotearoa.

At AJoseph Immigration, we help individuals, families, and employers navigate the complexities of New Zealand’s residence pathways with confidence, clarity, and care.
Expert Support to Residency
Why Apply for
a Resident Visa?
You need a Student Visa if:
  • Live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely
  • Access public healthcare and education
  • Apply for permanent residence or citizenship after meeting eligibility
  • Build a secure future for you and your family
We help ensure you meet all requirements — correctly and completely — to give your application the strongest possible chance of success.
Types of Resident
Visas We Support
Whether you’re applying from abroad or already in New Zealand, AJoseph Immigration offers full support tailored to your study plans:
  • Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Course & Institution Guidance
    For qualified professionals with in-demand skills and a clear pathway to long-term contribution in New Zealand.
  • Green List Straight to Residence & Work to Residence Visas
    For individuals working in Green List occupations, offering streamlined paths to residency.
  • Family Category Visas
    Including parent, dependent child, and adoption-related residency options.
  • Residence from Work Visa
    Understand your next steps, including post-study work visas or residency options.A pathway to residence after working in New Zealand on a temporary visa (like the AEWV) for a certain period.
How we support you
Applying for a residence visa can be complex, with specific requirements for points, job roles, salary thresholds, partnerships, and more. That’s where we come in.
  • Eligibility Assessment
    Honest advice based on your background, job, family, and goals
  • Document Preparation & Review
    Strong, complete applications that reduce the risk of delays or decline
  • Strategic Planning
    Guidance on timing, bridging from work visas, and long-term immigration strategy
  • Ongoing Support
    We stay with you from consultation to approval – and beyond
We have got you covered
Start your journey today
Contact one of our advisors about your immigration plans and get started in setting up your claim.
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