Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link below; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.
The current version
- Current version
- November 2023
- Format
- PDF, 636 KB
- Version checked
- 1 October 2026
Version history
Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.
- First captured, version November 20233 June 2026
Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.
Frequently asked questions
INZ 1249 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Parent Category Expression of Interest Update Form”.
The current version of INZ 1249 is dated November 2023, as Immigration New Zealand's forms page listed it when this site last checked, on 1 October 2026.
In the form's own words: “This form is for people who have a current Expression of Interest in the Parent Category pool and wish to update their information.” Read the whole form and its guidance before completing it.
From Immigration New Zealand. The download link on this page opens the official PDF file (636 KB) on Immigration New Zealand's website. Versions change, so download the form from the official link rather than reusing an old copy.
Filling this in as part of a bigger application? Check the current visa processing times, or get it done professionally by a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer.
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