Why Are Many Chinese Families Choosing to Immigrate to New Zealand in 2023?
Things have been getting better in the country in recent years, and more and more people around me don’t understand why I want to immigrate to New Zealand. They say that it’s fine for me to go out on my own, but also helping others to leave, saying that I am not patriotic [disappointed R].
Actually, this is like asking, “The iPhone is so good, why do some people still prefer to buy Huawei?” or “Peking duck is so delicious, why do some people still like crayfish?”
It’s completely a false proposition. Many people who want to immigrate do so for personal development and family planning. Let’s talk about why so many Chinese people want to immigrate to New Zealand.
1⃣️ Easy work
One of the reasons many people on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) choose to immigrate is that they can’t stand the high-intensity work rhythm in China. In New Zealand, there are 146 days of holidays throughout the year, with a 9-to-5 work schedule, no overtime on weekends, and no 35+ anxiety in the workplace. Even a 40-year-old woman changing careers can shine brightly.
2⃣️ Government support from birth to death
New Zealand is a developed country, and for an ordinary person, healthcare is free, so you don’t have to worry about being unable to afford medical treatment when you get sick. The social welfare system is good, so you don’t have to worry about starving if you lose your job. It is also more friendly to women, as pregnancy and childbirth are free, and there are 26 weeks of paid maternity leave.
3⃣️ Education
Inheriting the excellent system from the UK, it is considered one of the best education systems in the world. It focuses more on developing a child’s personal potential rather than just cold grades. Returning to China, it is easier to get into 985 and 211 universities, and it is also easier to further studies in places like the UK and the US.
4⃣️ Special status
Permanent return visa, you can return to China whenever you want. Even if you never return to New Zealand, your status will not be revoked, unlike in the US, Canada, and Australia, where you need to fulfill residency requirements.
5⃣️ Three-generation immigration
New Zealand is the only traditional immigrant country in the world that allows family reunification for parents. One application, three generations reunited.
6⃣️ Easier immigration compared to other developed countries
New Zealand’s immigration policy is straightforward, and I personally think it is the easiest among all developed countries. There are two main ways: the Green List and the 6-point system. For those with a bachelor’s degree or above, the Green List is the way to go, and for those with a master’s degree or above, the 6-point system is recommended.
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