New Zealand Parent Resident Visa EOI Selection Process Changes: 90% Queue, 10% Ballot From October 2026
New Zealand has introduced a major change to the Parent Resident Visa EOI selection process, replacing the previous fully random selection model with a hybrid system from 5 October 2026. Under the new system, approximately 90% of eligible Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be selected according to the date they were submitted, while the remaining…