Posted At: Sep 09, 2023 - 218 Views
As of 9 October 2023, New Zealanders looking to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will need to meet a number of criteria, including the requirement of having six points.
The points system is designed to reward those applicants who have the most desirable skills and attributes. The six points needed to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa are as follows:
1. Age: Applicants must be between 20 and 55 years of age.
2. Qualifications: Applicants must have at least a three-year tertiary qualification or five years of relevant work experience.
3. Employment: Applicants must have a skilled job or job offer with an accredited employer.
4. Knowledge of English: Applicants must demonstrate a basic understanding of English.
5. Character: Applicants must pass a character check and have no criminal convictions in the last 10 years.
6. Health: Applicants must pass a medical exam and have no health conditions that would be a detriment to the public.
Two points for a job offer from an accredited employer.
• Two points for qualifications and work experience relevant to the job.
• Two points for a job offer from an employer who has been assessed as meeting the requirements of the SMC.
In addition to the points system, applicants must also meet other requirements, such as having sufficient funds to support themselves and not having been previously refused a visa.
The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is a great opportunity for New Zealanders looking to make a fresh start in a new country. With the new points system in place, it is important for applicants to ensure they meet all the criteria and have the necessary points before applying.
In order to be eligible for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the skills, experience, and qualifications to make an economic contribution to New Zealand.
To summarise, from 9 October 2023, applicants for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will need to have a skilled job or job offer with an accredited employer and must have 6 points to be eligible for the visa. This will make it more difficult for migrants to gain permanent residency in New Zealand.
