New selection process announced for Parent Resident Visa

Saturday 8 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 8 Aug, 1:01pm

In this story Erica Stanford

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has announced a hybrid model for selecting Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest. Under the new system, 90 per cent of applicants will be chosen in chronological order, while 10 per cent will remain subject to ballot. The changes are set to take effect on 5 October.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 8 Aug, 10:45am

   Parent Resident Visa set for changes with return to a ‘chronological queue’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 8 Aug, 12:58pm

   Chronological selection process for Parent Resident Visa confirmed (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 8 Aug, 1:01pm

   Govt announces shakeup of how parent resident visas are approved (opens in new tab)