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Immigration New Zealand
Visas, residence and border entry.
What this authority does
Decides visitor, work, student and residence visa applications, operates the Skilled Migrant Category points system and the Accredited Employer Work Visa, and manages refugee resettlement.
Services for the public
- Visa applications
- Employer accreditation
- Residence applications
- Visa verification
Before you contact this authority
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