Changes to the Refugee Family Support Category | Immigration New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand has updated their process from registrations and applications to assessment, approval, accommodation plan, ongoing support, orientation, family’s arrival, preparation and flights. Effective from 1st July 2022:

  • The Refugee Family category has increased to 600 places per year.
  • Registrations and applications will have no cost.
  • Immigration New Zealand will coordinate and pay for medical assessments.
  • Immigration New Zealand will coordinate travel; and pay for flights for approved cases.
  • Accommodation assessment process will be easier and include support from a settlement service provider.

More information about the changes and the full process.

Changes to the Refugee Family Support Category | Immigration New Zealand