Skilled Migrant Category Update
After two years of consulatation and consideration, Immigration New Zealand have released the future of the Skilled Migrant Category for residence in New Zealand.
The points system still remains, however, it has been greatly simplified. There are now only two major category in which points can be claimed, and only 6 points are needed to qualify to make a residence applications.
CATEGORY ONE – Skills
If you have registration in New Zealand for your work e.g. teacher, lawyer, chartered accountant then you can claim the following points
> 3 years training = 3 points
> 4 years training = 4 points
> 5 years training = 5 points
> 6 years training = 6 points
OR
If you have a tertiary qualification, you can claim the following points
Level 7 Bachelor’s degree – 3 points
Level 8 – 4 points
Level 9 – 5 points
Level 10 – 6 points
OR
If you earn a high wage, you can claim the following points
1.5 x the median wage – 3 points
3 x the median wage – 6 points
You can only claim points from one of these three skillsets.
In addition to this, you can also claim additional points for any skilled work experience you may have in New Zealand.
CATEGORY TWO – Skilled New Zealand work experience
1 year – 1 point
2 years – 2 points
3 years – 3 points
TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS REQUIRED = 6
Of course, the standard health, character and English language requirements apply
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!
