2024 New Zealand Skilled Immigration Guide
As a country with a high quality of life and a beautiful natural environment, New Zealand has attracted the attention of many immigrants from all over the world. New Zealand has a variety of immigration methods, coveringSkilled immigrants、Business investment immigration, family reunion immigration, etc., to meet the needs of different groups of people. The following will analyze in detail the main immigration methods of skilled immigrants and their application requirements in accordance with the latest policies of Immigration New Zealand in 2024.
Skilled immigrant category resident Visa
(Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa)
The New Zealand technical residence path provides different immigration options for highly skilled overseas talents, suitable for applicants who wish to live and work in New Zealand for a long time. Applicants must meet the following requirements：
Application fee on the USCIS official website: 新西兰6,450 New Zealand dollars (unlimited places)
1. Age limit: usually not more than55years old.
2. English proficiency: Applicants and their spouses need to provide proof of English language proficiency that meets the requirements, such as IELTS scores.
3. Health and character requirements: Applicants must pass a health check and have a good character record.
4. Job skills and experience: Applicants must have the skills required in New Zealand and have a job invitation letter from a certified employer. And have certain work experience in related fields.
5. Scoring system: This visa adopts6 In the points-based system, applicants need to accumulate sufficient points to qualify for immigration. Points involve age, work experience, education, etc.
Depending on the applicant's professional background and skill level, the path includes the following methods：
Scoring system | Education | Apply for a New Zealand resident visa |
3 points | Bachelor degree/Postgraduate Certificate； Or the existing job reaches 1.5 times the median salary ； Or have worked for a New Zealand certified employer for more than two years of work experience
| + 3 years of work experience in New Zealand = 6 points to apply for a green card
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4 points | Honorary Degree/Postgraduate Diploma； Or The existing job reaches 2 times the median salary； Or have worked for a New Zealand certified employer for more than 4 years of work experience
| + 2 years of work experience in New Zealand = 6 points to apply for a green card |
5 points | Master's degree； Or have worked for a New Zealand certified employer for more than 5 years of work experience | + 1 year work experience in New Zealand = 6 points to apply for a green card |
6 points | PhD； Or the existing job reaches 3 times the median salary; or has worked for a certified employer in New Zealand for more than 6 years of work experience
| Get a job offer = 6 points to apply for a green card directly |
Source of picture and text: Immigration New Zealand official website
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