Delving into the journey of making New Zealand your home, the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, under the Skilled Migrant Category, serves as the starting gate. July 2021 witnessed the release of the INZ 1100 form, marking a pivotal step for skilled individuals aiming to navigate the immigration pathway. This form encapsulates a methodical approach, urging applicants to assess their eligibility through a points-based system that emphasizes employability and capacity-building factors, with a minimum threshold of 100 points. As prospective applicants venture into this process, they engage with either the ease of an online submission via Immigration New Zealand’s Online Services or the traditional paper-based application, both routes demanding meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the submission guidelines, including the provision of accurate personal and professional information without attaching supporting documentation initially. Intricacies include the mandated prerequisites of character, health, and English language proficiency, underpinned by legal compliance with the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. Furthermore, the individual’s identity, residential details, partnership status, previous EOI submissions, and character form the nucleus of the application, each facet meticulously designed to filter and identify those who not only dream of New Zealand as a residence but are also deemed to significantly contribute to its skilled labor force.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Nz Expression Interest Form |
| Form Length | 32 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 8 min |
| Other names | expression of interest template nz, immigration expression interest, new zealand expression interest, nz 1100 |
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Making an Expression of Interest (EOI)
The easiest way to create an EOI for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category is to submit one electronically by logging into Immigration New Zealand’s Online Services (www.immigration.govt.nz). However, if you wish to make a paper EOI instead, you need to complete this form and submit it along with the correct fee payment.
See www.immigration.govt.nz/fees for fee and location details.
Before you begin
Familiarise yourself with the Skilled Migrant Category process and criteria:
Go to our website (www.immigration.govt.nz) and view details of the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa,
Complete our online points indicator, and
Download a copy of the Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest Guide (INZ 1101) (‘the guide’) to refer to while completing your EOI.
Throughout this form, you will see references to terms that are explained in more detail on the website or in the ‘SMC terms’ section of the
Completing this form
You must complete all the questions in the form, unless the form specifically directs you straight to another question or section further on. If a question does not apply to you, mark it ‘N/A’ or ‘not applicable’.
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you can claim. If you leave questions that qualify for the award of points blank, this will be interpreted as a ’no‘ answer. If you fail to answer any questions or to mark them clearly as ‘N/A’ or ‘not applicable’, we may send the incomplete form back to you and it will not be submitted into the EOI Pool until all the necessary information is provided.
Do not send supporting documentation with your EOI form. Include only any additional sheets required to complete questions in the form.
If you are found to have provided false information or to have omitted any relevant information in your EOI, any subsequent application may be declined and you will not have the right to appeal against any decision to decline your application.
After you submit your EOI
After you submit your EOI, we will check that you are eligible to be entered into the EOI Pool. You must meet the following prerequisites:
character health English language
Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007
Under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 it is an offence to provide immigration advice without being licensed or exempt. If your immigration adviser is not licensed when they should be, Immigration New Zealand will return your application. For more information and to view the register of licensed advisers, go to the Immigration Advisers Authority website www.iaa.govt.nz or email info@iaa.govt.nz.
Lawyers provide immigration advice and are exempt from licensing under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. For more information and to view the register of immigration lawyers, go to the New Zealand Law Society website www.lawsociety.org.nz.
immigration.govt.nz
Section A Identity
In this section we need to confirm that you are who you say you are.
Name(s) as shown in passport
A1 Family/last name
A2 Given/first name(s)
A3 Provide all other names you are known by or have ever been known by
A4 Preferred title Mr
A5 Gender Male
A6 Date of birth
Mrs
Female
Ms
Miss
Dr
Other (specify)
You are eligible for points for your age up to the age of 56. If you are aged 56 and over your EOI will not be accepted into the Pool and you should not complete any further questions.
A7 Town/city of birth
Country of birth
A8 Birth certificate number
Name of the issuing authority
A9 Main country of citizenship
A10 Details of all passports held.
Passport 1
Number
Expiry date D D M M Y Y Y Y Issue date Family/last name as shown in passport
Country
D D M M Y Y Y Y Place of issue
Given/first name(s) as shown in passport
Passport 2
Number
Expiry date D D M M Y Y Y Y Issue date Family/last name as shown in passport
Country
D D M M Y Y Y Y Place of issue
Given/first name(s) as shown in passport
Passport 3
Number
Country
Expiry date D D M M Y Y Y Y Issue date
Family/last name as shown in passport
D D M M Y Y Y Y Place of issue
Given/first name(s) as shown in passport
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A12
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List other citizenships you hold
Provide a national ID number, or other unique identifier issued to you by any government.
National ID number
Country
List all countries, including all countries of citizenship, you have lived in for a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Include all countries where your stay has been broken by any departures. Start with the country that you live in now.
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Please note: It is mandatory requirement for applicants for a residence class visa aged 17 and over to obtain a police or similar certificate from:
A14 Provide your residential address and contact details (do not use your adviser’s address). This will be considered your permanent place of residence for tax purposes.
Address
Telephone (daytime)
Fax
Telephone (evening)
If different from your residential address, provide YOUR mailing address (do not use your adviser’s address).
If you are in New Zealand and list a New Zealand address, this will be your New Zealand address for the purpose of the New Zealand Immigration Act.
Number and street name/PO Box
Suburb
City, PIN/ZIP code
Country
If your residential address is in New Zealand, also provide your last residential address in your main country of citizenship.
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Number and street name/PO Box
Suburb
City, PIN/ZIP code
Country
A15 What is your current partnership status? (Select one only)
Married/in civil union Engaged
Single
Widowed
Partnership/De facto Divorced
Separated
Note: If you have a partner it is important to declare at
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whether they are to be included in this EOI or not.
A16 If you have selected Married/in civil union, Partnership or Engaged, do you meet the minimum requirements
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guide? (Please ensure you have read and understood these |
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instructions before selecting yes.) |
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See the guide for term(s): Partner , Partnership
A17 Will your partner be included in your residence application?
Yes
No
If no, please explain why your partner is not being included in your residence application?
A18 Have you received immigration advice on this EOI?
You can find a definition of immigration advice at www.immigration.govt.nz/advice.
Yes. Make sure that your immigration adviser completes Section Q: Immigration adviser’s details. No
A19 Indicate who you would prefer INZ to communicate directly with. (Select one only)
You
The person listed in Section R: Declaration by person assisting the applicant.
A20 What is your preferred means of communication in relation to this EOI?
Letter
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Have you previously submitted an EOI? |
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If you have previously submitted an EOI, please provide the EOI number here, if known.
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Section B Character
In this section we need to confirm that you are of good character which is a prerequisite of the Skilled Migrant Category. Provide the following details about your character.
Questions B1 to B6 relate to sections 15 and 16 of the Immigration Act. People described in sections 15 and 16 of the Immigration Act cannot ordinarily be granted residence in New Zealand.
Questions B7 to B15 relate to other character requirements. People described in questions B10 to B15 may require a character waiver to be granted residence.
B1
B2
Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of five years or |
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sentences or any expunged criminal records)? |
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(including any suspended sentences or any expunged criminal records)? |
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Are you subject to a period of prohibition under the Immigration Act 2009?
Have you ever been: |
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excluded |
Yes |
No |
removed or deported |
Yes |
No |
from any country, excluding New Zealand?
Yes
No
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Have you been involved in any terrorist activities or supported similar violent activities? |
Yes |
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Have you ever been a member of, or adhered to, any terrorist organisation? |
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No |
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No
B7 Have you been involved in any drug trading or trafficking?
Yes
No
B8 Have you been a member of, or belonged to, any group with criminal objectives?
Yes
No
B9 Have you been a member of, or belonged to, any group that has engaged in or supported criminal activities?
Yes No
If you answered Yes to any of questions B1 to B9 , you must provide a full explanation about the surrounding circumstances. If, having considered your explanation, INZ assesses that you are a person to whom sections 15 and 16 of the Immigration Act applies, your EOI cannot be accepted into the Pool.
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Are you currently: |
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under investigation |
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wanted for questioning |
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facing charges |
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B11 Have you been convicted at any time of any offence, including any driving offence?
Please note that this includes any conviction(s) outside of New Zealand subsequently cleared or wiped by ‘clean slate’ legislation.
Yes No
B12 Have you ever been refused entry to any country, excluding New Zealand?
Yes
No
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