Immigration to New Zealand The General Skilled Migrant Program:New Zealand has introduced skilled migrant program in its immigration policy to ensure that Individuals with the right technical, managerial and professional skills are imported and workforce enriched in the country, at the same time, offer the immigrants the license to permanently live and work there.
Immigration to New Zealand Qualifying criteria:• To qualify under the skilled migrant category you have to be • Under 55 years of age • Pass health and character tests • Proficient in English with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Immigration to New Zealand Slide : 2 Steps for visa issuance under SMC:• There are 4 steps in the application process under the skilled migrant category, they are: • Step 1: Expression of interest or EOI • Step 2: EOI pool draw • Step 3: Official invitation to apply or ITA • Step 4: Assessment of your application & granting of visa/permits
Immigration to New Zealand Pass mark/pool mark:• The EOI or your expression of interest is the most crucial step in your application procedure. The points system allocates points based on your • Qualifications • Work experience • Current employment • Ability to fit in key skills or shortage of skills areas • Presence of close relative • Your age • The score should be a minimum of 100 is required to receive the invitation to apply (ITA).
Immigration to New Zealand New Zealand Permanent visa:• The New Zealand permanent visas allow you to travel to nation and permanently reside there. They are three types of permanent visas: • Skilled migration: for those having the right skills or job in NZ • Business migration: the high net worth candidates willing to invest in NZ • Family migration: for the ones having close relatives in NZ