BG1.5 Overview

1. The Global Impact Visa pilot is a partnership between Immigration New Zealand and a private sector partner.

   Note: Immigration New Zealand has contracted the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (the provider) as the private sector partner for the duration of the pilot.

2. The Global Impact Visa programme is operating as a pilot between 2017 and 2022.
3. During the pilot, up to 400 Global impact work visas may be granted.
4. The Global Impact Visa programme operates in the following way:
   1. The provider identifies and selects candidates who meet the objective of the programme.
   2. Selected candidates may apply for a Global Impact work visa with the support of the provider.
   3. Immigration New Zealand assesses applicants against immigration instructions and if all criteria are met, grants 36 month work visa to participate in the programme.
   4. The provider supports programme participants in innovation-based ventures in New Zealand during the 36 month work visa duration.
   5. After 30 months, programme participants may apply for a Global Impact permanent resident visa with the support of the provider.
5. The Global Impact work visa is a work-to-residence visa and the Global Impact permanent resident visa is a residence-from-work visa.
6. The provider will deliver and manage the programme, including:
   1. Attracting candidates from around the world.
   2. Identifying the best candidates for the programme.
   3. Integrating and supporting selected participants into business, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout New Zealand.

Notes:
- Selection as a candidate by the provider does not guarantee the grant of a visa. Immigration New Zealand is responsible for processing and making decisions on visas and may decline any application for a visa that fails to meet all relevant immigration instructions.
- The GIV pilot was originally intended to operate until 2021, but was extended due to the impacts of COVID-19 and related border restrictions.

Effective 22/02/2022