BK3.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under... (26/11/2007)

BK3.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under the General (Active) Investor Category

Immigration Act 1987 s13D; Immigration Regulations 1999, Reg 8A

1. People notify their interest in being invited to apply for residence under the General (Active) Investor Category by tendering an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Immigration New Zealand in the prescribed manner. The prescribed manner for completing and submitting an EOI is that the person expressing interest submits to a business immigration specialist:
   1. a completed General (Active) Investor Category Expression of Interest Form (INZ 1148); and
   2. the appropriate fee.
2. Through completion of an EOI, a person:
   1. provides information regarding their: identity (see A2), health (see A4), character (see A5) and settlement funds (see BK4.40); and
   2. provides information about their English language ability in accordance with the requirements for English language ability set out at BK4.15 of this policy; and
   3. claims points for age, business experience, and investment funds (in accordance with requirements set out in BK4 of the General (Active) Investor Category).
3. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the EOI to ensure that it is correct in all material respects.

Effective 26/11/2007