New Zealand Follows a points-based system identical to Canada & Australia to attract Highly skilled and Experienced Professionals from all over the world. In result the kiwi Country (New-Zealand) can increase their economy gradually. New Zealand has a properly structured immigration process to attract Immigrants.
New Zealand government Provides a Skilled Migrant category (SMC) visa which paves a way to attain PR. The Kiwi Country doesn’t offer a direct PR, instead a SMC visa which allows you to Enter the country and search for a job and convert to a PR. The validity of SMC visa is of around 1 year and extendable up-to 2 Year. On the event of getting a job in New Zealand, one can immediately convert SMC into a PR. Hence this can be also called as a bridging visa for a New Zealand PR. However, the SMC visa for New Zealand is an online application process.
The kiwi country has proposed a points Grid which overall has 330 points out of which one has to secure a minimum of 100 points. These points are consolidation of a applicants
Applicants Already working in New Zealand Under a valid job offer can attain additional points and that can elevate your score. Although having New Zealand Work experience can elevate points the criteria is not mandatory for a New Zealand SMC visa.
A. Primary Applicant Points: 150 Points Maximum
Age category contains a maximum of 30 points whereas the points decrease as the age increases
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 20-39 Years | 30 Points |
| 40 – 44 years | 20 Points |
| 45 – 49 Years | 10 Points |
| 50 – 55 Years | 5 Points |
Education category provides the applicants a maximum of 70 points for the highest level of education Postgraduate and Master's and it decreases accordingly for
| Education | Level Scale | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Level 3 - 6 | 40 |
| Bachelors | Level 7 & 8 | 50 |
| Masters | Level 7 & 8 or 9 | 50 or 70 |
| P.HD | Level 9 & 10 | 70 |
Experience awards a maximum of 30 points to the applicants if the applicant have 10+ years of experience is eligible to claim 30 points lesser the years the points decreases accordingly
| Years of Experience in home country | Points |
|---|---|
| 2 Years | 10 |
| 4 Years | 20 |
| 6 Years | 30 |
| 8 years | 40 |
| 10 Years | 50 |
| Education qualification | Level Scale | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | Level 7 & 8 | 10 |
| Masters | Level 7 & 8 or 9 | 10 or 20 |
| P.HD | Level 9 & 10 | 20 |
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Employment in New-Zealand or having job offer from new Zealand employer | 20 |
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| International Experience in area of absolute skills shortage list | 15 |
| 1-year Experience in New Zealand | 10 |
| Already working under skilled employment in New Zealand | 50 |
| New Zealand current experience in absolute skill shortage | 10 |
| Experience outside Auckland | 30 |
| High Remuneration Threshold | 20 |
| Full Time Education in New Zealand | 15 |
A. Primary applicant factors:150 points
B. Secondary Applicant Factors: 40 Points
C. Additional Points Factors: 140 Points
Overall: 330 Points
New Zealand Qualification Authority is an assessing authority which evaluates and analyses your education credential and check the New Zealand Equivalency for a foreign degree and provides an equivalency certificate. IQA is an International qualification Assessment which is the outcome of NZQA.
NZQA costs around: 746 – 1046 NZD$ per credential
Proof of funds or settlement funds are not mandatory for New- Zealand SMC visa. However, holding a fund of around 3 to 5 Lakhs in your bank account can be an additional advantage and this would be a great move and could increase the confidence of the visa officer when your application is being processed. The applicants can show 1000 NZD$/ month if required.
These funds would be a great beneficial for you to take care of your living expenses in the initial stages at New-Zealand.
Although New Zealand follows a pointing system unlike other countries it doesn’t offer any points for your Language proficiency. But a language test or certification is Mandatory for the SMC process. Below are the language test requirements and various language tests accepted by the New-Zealand government.
Settlement Funds
The applicant will have to show proper funds for the cost of living, travel, and relocation.The applying candidate should show 1000$month for the period of 9 months as a proof of funds.
All IELTS scores are between 0 and 9. You need to at least 6.5 bands for immigration under Each Module. You can also get .5 scores as well (for example, 6.5 or 7.5). But a minimum of 6.0 in each Module
Academic and General Modules Are Accepted You will get a band score for each skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and also an overview band score.
Under PTE General A Minimum requirement is 65 or above score in PTE in all 4 modules (Reading, writing, speaking and listening) for immigration.
Under PTE Academic A Minimum requirement is 58 or above score in PTE in all 4 modules (Reading, writing, speaking and listening) for immigration.
Under TOEFL Applicants must obtain a total score of 79 or greater in a TOEFL test they have completed within the last two years from the date of submission of application.
| Name of your English test | Minimum score required for your EOI |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module | Overall score of 6.5 or more |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | Overall score of 79 or more |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score of 58 or more |
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) or Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools | Overall score of 176 or more |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade B or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) * |
| Name of your English test | Minimum score required for your EOI |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module | Overall score of 6.5 or more |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | Overall score of 79 or more |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score of 58 or more |
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) or Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools | Overall score of 176 or more |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) * |
New Zealand skilled migrant has the right to stay in the country permanently some of the features have been listed
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Proof of funds or settlement funds are not mandatory for New- Zealand SMC visa. However, holding a fund of around 3 to 5 Lakhs in your bank account can be an additional advantage.
Yes, it is mandatory for the SMC process. However, taking up an language test doesn’t provide any additional points.
And in parallel meets the Eligibility requirements imposed the government of Canada
SMC is abbreviated as Skilled migrant category visa. The validity of SMC visa is of around 1 year and extendable up-to 2 Years
Overall 6.5 is required for New-Zealand Immigration.
Overall 6.5 is required for New-Zealand Immigration.
Initially the visa validity is for 12 months and can be extended up-to 2 years.
Long Term Strategic Skills List. This is an occupation list to identify in demand skills in New-Zealand.
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