Immigration Policy for New Zealand

Objective:
This policy aims to manage immigration in a way that prioritizes economic contributions and ensures cultural integration while halting the influx of refugees due to resource constraints and public sentiment.

Key Components:

This policy will permanently cancel New Zealand's refugee resettlement program based on current economic challenges and the need to prioritize existing residents and citizens. Immigration will be primarily through work visas, focusing on filling skill shortages in the labor market. Applicants must secure employment before arriving in New Zealand. The only pathway to citizenship will be through sponsorship by at least three local representatives who vouch for the applicant's character, integration into society, and contribution to the local economy.

Applicants for citizenship must pass the "KIWI" (Knowledge of Integrity, Work, and Integration) test, evaluating understanding of New Zealand's history, culture, political system, and legal framework; a clean criminal record and evidence of good character; proof of consistent employment or significant community service; and active participation in community activities, language proficiency in English or Te Reo Māori, and a commitment to New Zealand's multicultural society.

Short-term work visas will be available for those with temporary job offers, limited to a maximum of 3 years with the possibility of renewal based on continued employment. Long-term work visas will be for those that can fill local shortages or with long-term job offers, potentially renewable every 5 years, with the possibility of transition to permanent residency if they meet additional criteria.

After a period of long-term work visa status, individuals can apply for permanent residency if they have been sponsored and have passed the KIWI test. However, this does not automatically grant citizenship. Citizenship requires the sponsorship of three local representatives and passing the KIWI test, along with a mandatory residency period of 10 years after gaining permanent residency before applying for citizenship.

Family reunification will be limited to immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents, with stringent criteria for economic self-sufficiency or sponsorship by the resident family member. Exceptionally, humanitarian cases could be considered on a case-by-case basis, but only with overwhelming evidence of extraordinary circumstances and significant local support.

The policy will be reviewed every two years to adjust to economic conditions, labor market needs, and societal integration outcomes.

Conclusion:
This policy aims to control immigration inflow by focusing on economic contributions while ensuring that those who become citizens are well-integrated into New Zealand society. It reflects a cautious approach to immigration, prioritizing the welfare and social cohesion of current residents while still recognizing the value of skilled migrants. The halt on refugee intake is a permanent measure. We argue that "humanitarian reasons" are a political nuance that may destabilize our foundation of society.