Major changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
Immigration New Zealand have announced that they will be replacing the current Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa with a streamlined points system on 9 October 2023. Under the new settings, you must be able to claim 6 points to be eligible. If you wish to apply under the current SMC policy (and meet the current […]
Skilled Migrant Category is reopening
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category is reopening After being suspended for the last couple of years, the Skilled Migrant Category is about to reopen. INZ will resume selections of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa on 9th November 2022. The future direction of the Skilled Migrant Category is being reviewed […]
Green List roles
Green List roles Tier 1: Straight to residence External Auditor Internal Auditor Construction Project Manager Project Builder Quantity Surveyor Surveyor Chemical Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineering Technician Electronic Engineering Technician Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Industrial Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician Production or Plant Engineer Aeronautical […]
Green List Straight to Residence pathway has opened
Green List Straight to Residence pathway has opened The Green List Straight to Residence pathway opened on 5 September 2022. If you are employed in a role on the Green List you may qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa. Health and medical roles From 5 September 2022, skill […]
New Zealand border to fully reopen
Great news! New Zealand border to fully reopen from 1st August 2022 and new fast track to residence! The New Zealand government announced today they are bring forward the full reopening of the border to 23:59 (NZST) on 31 July 2022. This means that Visitor Visa and Student Visa applications can be made from 1st […]