What has changed
About 90% of expressions of interest will now be selected in date order and about 10% by ballot. The first selection is on 10 November 2026 and the yearly cap stays at 2,500. Expressions of interest no longer expire, but people in the pool should keep their details up to date.
What this means for you
If you live in New Zealand and want your parents to join you permanently, most expressions of interest are now selected in the order they were submitted. Keep your details up to date so your EOI can be selected.
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Immigration New Zealand
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