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Updated for 2026 policy

🇳🇿 Green List Straight to Residence

Fast-track PR for in-demand occupations

The Green List is INZ's answer to skill shortages. Tier 1 occupations enable Straight to Residence — apply for PR immediately with a matching job offer. Tier 2 occupations follow Work to Residence — AEWV for 2 years then residence.

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New Zealand — Green List Straight to Residence

Timeline

3-6 months (Straight to Residence); 24+ months to residence (Work to Residence).

Investment

Professional fees ₹1,10,000+

Success rate

94% approvals

Families filed

12,000+ since 2016

Chapter 01

Tier 1 vs Tier 2

Tier 1 (Straight to Residence) covers specialist doctors, ICT professionals, senior engineers, secondary teachers, registered nurses and midwives. Tier 2 (Work to Residence) covers additional healthcare, trades and specialist occupations.

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Eligibility scorecard

Do you qualify for Green List?

Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.

  • Occupation on Green List Tier 1 (Straight to Residence) or Tier 2 (Work to Residence)
  • Meet the occupation-specific requirements (registration, experience, salary)
  • Job offer from an accredited NZ employer
  • Health and character clearance
  • Age under 55 (55+ considered case-by-case for shortage roles)

Total timeline

3-6 months (Straight to Residence); 24+ months to residence (Work to Residence).

Investment

Professional fees ₹1,10,000+.

Mark Consultant advantage

Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate

Immigration New Zealand · Green List reviewed 2026

Is your occupation on the New Zealand shortage list?

Green List selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Green List (Tier 1 & Tier 2) and Sector Agreements with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.

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The process

How we file your Green List

A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.

  1. 01

    Step 1 of 5

    Green List occupation match

    Confirm your qualifications/experience match a specific Tier 1 or Tier 2 role.

  2. 02

    Step 2 of 5

    Occupational registration

    Complete NZ registration (Nursing Council, IPENZ, Teaching Council etc.) as required.

  3. 03

    Step 3 of 5

    NZ job offer

    Secure an accredited-employer job offer matching the Green List role.

  4. 04

    Step 4 of 5

    Straight to Residence (Tier 1)

    Skip work-visa stage; file residence directly.

  5. 05

    Step 5 of 5

    Work to Residence (Tier 2)

    Take up AEWV, work 2 years, then apply for residence.

Document checklist

Everything you'll need to file

Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.

17 documents · fully managed
  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
  • Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
  • Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
  • Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
  • Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
  • Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
  • Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
  • English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
  • Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
  • Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
  • Birth certificates of dependent children
  • Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
  • Green List occupation evidence
  • NZ occupational registration
  • Job offer from accredited employer
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FAQs

Green List Straight to Residence — Common questions

Which is the fastest Green List route?

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Tier 1 Straight to Residence for registered nurses and specialist doctors — often granted in 8-12 weeks.

Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?

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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.

Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?

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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.

Can you guarantee a visa approval?

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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.

What documents do you review for a free assessment?

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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.

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File your Green List with Pune's best immigration consultants

Honest eligibility read within 24 hours. Written scope, written fees, and a single accountable case manager from day one to landing.

Why 12,000+ clients trust us

  • ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
  • ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
  • ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
  • ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
  • ✓ Post-landing support in destination country

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  • ✓ Written scope and fixed fee — no hidden charges
  • ✓ 9+ years, 12,000+ successful cases across India

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