一个月前，新西兰移民局宣布他们将开通网上签证自测系统，该功能将有效的帮助学生及其他申请者轻松在网上根据最新的政策计算出是否够资格申请相应的签证。此系统在本周正式开通。此系统是新西兰移民局网上签证申请系统开始的第一小步。整个系统将于2015年底全面开通。部分学生和临时工作签证的申请将于今年年底实现网上申请。系统将于2014年年中实现所有签证网上申请。

NZ Visa Options Checker Now Live！

Amonth ago Immigration NZ announced that they would be launching a new product known as a 'Visa Options Checker' as part of their move to online visa processing.

The product would be able to provide better information specific to student circumstances on the range of visas that applicants may be eligible for.

The new system went live this week proving to be a simple tool for both prospective students and agents to use. Users start by choosing one of four simple options: Visit Study,Work or Live. From there,the navigation is straight forward.

The new options checker is the first, small step in the rollout of Immigration Newzealand's new technology platform, Immigration ONLINE.

When fully implemented by the end of 2015, Immigration ONLINE wiII allow all visa applicants to apply online. Information entered into Visa Options Checker will be used to pre-populate part of a customer's application form. Many will be able to complete the entire process online,through to final decision and receiving their visa.

Visa applicants, or agents,will be able to complete and upload forms,supporbng documents and photos, pay fees and ask questions online.Online visa applications will start later this year with students and some temporary workers. By mid-2014,full online student visa processing will be possible through to final decision, and adviser swill be able to view appropriate details of their clients' applicatons online.