[quote:3ec9400e92]There is another requirement that you as the importer

"Has the intention of
forthwith taking up
permanent residence in
New Zealand for the first
time, and the legal
authority to do so;"

Would this cover someone who had a work visa and was in the process of applying for residency or who was in the EOI pool??
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It does say that you must 'Have the intention of taking up residence', I would take that as someone who is at least in the EOI pool. Might be wrong (it has been known!)