We have received indications that while the Investor 1 and 2
categories are under review, there is uncertainty in relation to
when an announcement on changes to these categories will be
made.
Our thoughts
Investors with NZD10million or NZD3million in funds or assets
that can demonstrate how they lawfully earned their investment
funds and assets can still utilise the Investor 1 and 2 categories
to secure residence in New Zealand.
Currently, Investor 1 and 2 category residence applicants are
obtaining either a Approval in Principle or a nearly finalized
assessment - processed up to the point right before Approval in
Principle (to control the physical presence clock for post approval
requirements) that will only require updated documentation to
secure residence under one of the two categories. Applications
accepted now will be able to benefit from assessments under current
policy.
