New Zealand

New Zealand Immigration Overview

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Rankings:

• No. 6 in Passport Power
• No. 7 in Education Power
• No. 3 in Healthcare
• No. 8 in Safety

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Financial Aspects:

• Minimum Wage: $5,185 NZD per month
• Cost of Living: Up to $3,000 NZD per month

This visa is for individuals with skills and expertise in demand in New Zealand. Eligibility is based on a points system.

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Points System:

1. Age:

• 20-29 years: 30 points
• 30-39 years: 25 points
• 40-44 years: 20 points
• 45-49 years: 10 points
• 50+ years: No points

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2. Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma: 50 points
• Master’s degree/PhD: 60 points
• Higher academic qualification: 40 points

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3. Work Experience:

• 2-3 years: 10 points
• 4-5 years: 15 points
• 6-7 years: 20 points
• 8+ years: 25 points

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4. English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS score of 6+: 10 points
• Higher scores may earn up to 20 points

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5. Job Offer in New Zealand:

• Fixed job offer: 50 to 200 points (depending on job type)
• Occupation in demand: Additional points based on New Zealand’s ‘Essential Skills List’

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6. Family Relationships:

• Spouse/Partner with required skills: 10 points
• Children under 24: 10 points

Minimum Points Required: 160+ to qualify for the Skilled Migrant Visa.

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the minimum 160 points and satisfy professional and language requirements.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Provide details on qualifications, experience, language skills, and job offers.
3. Invitation to Apply (ITA): If selected, an ITA is issued.
4. Complete Immigration Application: Submit the required documents within 4 months of receiving the ITA.

Total estimated cost: 80,000 GBP

• Initial payment (20,000 GBP): File opening, document evaluation, CV preparation, and language assessment.
• Second payment (20,000 GBP): University certification retrieval, experience verification, and document submission for evaluation.
• Third payment (20,000 GBP): Language exam fees for the applicant and spouse.
• Final payment (20,000 GBP): Approval and final processing.

Inclusive:

• Documentation, translation, and submission to the evaluation authority.
• Language preparation courses for the applicant and spouse.

Not Inclusive:

• Government fees (3,220 NZD per person, paid post-approval).
• Flight tickets (price varies by booking time).
• First-month rent (varies by province).
• Certificate evaluation fees (varies by specialty and experience evaluation authority).
• Language exam fees for both the applicant and spouse.

• Assistance with work placements for the main applicant and spouse.
• Guidance on housing and schooling.
• Preparation of necessary documents for immigration and settlement in New Zealand.