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Samoan QuotaNew Zealand is an awfully friendly country. It extends its friendship to the Samoan people. New Zealand has a special quota for those from Samoa. They are encouraged to apply to New Zealand for residency. Today looking at the progress this nation is making, it isn’t a surprise that people from all around the Pacific Ocean and the world want to make home here in New Zealand. New Zealand in the last decade or two has proved to be a nation heading for success. This country aspires to become greater with time. New Zealand is keen on being an achiever and welcomes those individuals that seem promising and the kind to help their growing economy.People from Samoa apply to New Zealand in the hope of finding challenging jobs and better education. New Zealand welcomes them with arms wide open. Under the Samoan Quota, tons of Samoans are welcomed into New Zealand along with their spouse and kids. The Samoan quota is controlled by a ballot. If you happen to get lucky and your name is pulled out of the ballot, you can apply for residency. In order to be eligible to apply for residency under the Samoan quota, one needs to be registered during the registration period. For those whose names are drawn from the ballot, there are certain criteria that need to be met. The individual needs to be a Samoan citizen either by birth or having been born to a citizen of Samoa. During the registration period, the individual needs to be between the ages of 18-45. And yes your name needs to be drawn out of the ballot. If you do meet all the criteria, you will be well on your way to New Zealand. You will receive a letter from the immigration office welcoming you to apply for residency in New Zealand and you can apply under the Samoan Quota. Please check http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/formsandguides/residence.htm New Zealand immigration Categories - Skilled Migrant Category - Business and Investment Category - Family Categories - Samoan Quota - Pacific access category - Zimbabwe Residence - Refugee Family Support Category > back to New Zealand Immigration & Visa Information home page |
