Calculates earliest application date and deadline based on Immigration Instructions as at 24 August 2026
Important: This tool is a guide only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. All outputs must be verified by a Licensed Immigration Adviser before any application is submitted. Results are based on information provided and may change if details are inaccurate or incomplete.
Pathway & occupation
Visa & employment dates
NZ pay rate history
Paste client scenario
Paste the client's questionnaire answers, case notes, or a written scenario below. Include: occupation, pathway (if known), visa grant date, NZ employment start date, pay rate history with dates, and any gaps in employment. The adviser will read the scenario and provide a full assessment with reasoning in the chat.
The assessment will appear in the chat with full working, citing the relevant wage threshold bands and instructions from Amendment Circular 2026-16.