JERRYMAG4:
Why is this tread so dry. Is there no hope with NZ? or have things really go bad with the process? Is there anyone in the house that has sailed through this skill worker category program? Testimonies, please? This will encourage most of us.

Yes, we need updates on this thread.

mohammedmuz:

Yes, we need updates on this thread.

Thanks. Please, is there anyone who has got ITA? Please provide update

Please we need some hope here guys ...

I also feel beginning the process might help you gain more information regarding the process. So I'll just start while waiting for more information from the guys ahead of the process.

Happy New Year guys

Please guys, please respond. We need testimonies

JERRYMAG4:
Please guys, please respond. We need testimonies

Smile.. what if there is none yet? 160points no be beans o...

But this new Zealand dollar is small in value...o

Good morning everyone,

Many thanks for everyones contribution to this lovely thread. I have the following questions to ask:

I have an HND in Electrical Electronics Engineering. What level will I be assessed?

Has anyone gotten to the stage of ITA and PR?

Thanks

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa

@hartson, cconcept, Etfash, akeenade, dannio, ajiifixing, Blackkie, mrkayodeoludare, tundechange, revlane, segbas, toye4eva01, WellEndowed

I have taken another hard look at the NZ Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and come to the conclusion that one of the easiest ways to get 160 points and get ITA leading to NZ PR is to;

-Be working in NZ (50/60 points)
-Work outside Auckland (30 points)

It is interesting that if even if you have worked for less 12 months, you can still claim 50 points! With work experience of 12 months and above, one can claim 60 points. Without any of the above of having a close relative in NZ, it might be tough to get close to the 160 mark.

In view of the above, I am thinking of a Phd in NZ, possibly outside Auckland that would still allow one to work and be entitled to health insurance as suggested in the link below. Spouse is also entitled to work too. Then one can apply for ITA once one secures a job and has been on it for at least, a month

E-family, what are the likely pros and cons of the above? Is it a risk worth taking? What are your thoughts?

https://www.nairaland.com/1410222/general-new-zealand-student-enquires/14#52683194

@Sirlovings, your input will also be appreciated. Thank you

40manlappy:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa

@hartson, cconcept, Etfash, akeenade, dannio, ajiifixing, Blackkie, mrkayodeoludare, tundechange, revlane, segbas, toye4eva01, WellEndowed

I have taken another hard look at the NZ Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and come to the conclusion that one of the easiest ways to get 160 points and get ITA leading to NZ PR is to;

-Be working in NZ (50/60 points)
-Work outside Auckland (30 points)

It is interesting that if even if you have worked for less 12 months, you can still claim 50 points! With work experience of 12 months and above, one can claim 60 points. Without any of the above of having a close relative in NZ, it might be tough to get close to the 160 mark.

In view of the above, I am thinking of a Phd in NZ, possibly outside Auckland that would still allow one to work and be entitled to health insurance as suggested in the link below. Spouse is also entitled to work too. Then one can apply for ITA once one secures a job and has been on it for at least, a month

E-family, what are the likely pros and cons of the above? Is it a risk worth taking? What are your thoughts?

https://www.nairaland.com/1410222/general-new-zealand-student-enquires/14#52683194

@Sirlovings, your input will also be appreciated. Thank you

I think you have the right information. Like you said, studying and working out Auckland will earn you additional point. But the most important thing is for you to find a job once you are here and show commitment to living in New Zealand once you arrive.

Get your IRD number, if possible look for a job that will help you apply for (employer assisted) work visa after your Phd programme. In that way you can start planning for your Residence visa while you are still on student visa.
If you can't find any job that will lead to "employer assisted" work visa, get any job to sustain yourself while studying.
Most New Zealand employers prefer people with New Zealand qualifications/work experience.

Your Phd student visa, allows you to work for unlimited hours, and your spouse will be able to work too/ you are allowed to include your dependent children and at the end of your Phd programme, you have two options:

Post-study work visa (open). This visa gives you up to 12 months to get a job in a field related to your studies. While you are looking for a job in your field you are allowed to work in any job to support yourself.

Post-study work visa (employer assisted). This visa lets you stay in New Zealand to gain work experience for a further two years (or three years if work experience is required as part of a professional registration). This visa relates to a specific job with a specific employer.
After your post-study work visa (employer assisted) you may qualify for a New Zealand resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category. If your work is in an occupation that has skill shortages, this improves your chances of being allowed to stay, either with work visas or residence.

I believe your profession is in the skilled migrant shortage list. Please while you are sending EOI, don't wait for them to send you ITA if it is taking a long time before applying for your Residence.

Plan things very well and do them on time .
Things that earn you the points:

Having a skilled job.
Your Age (ideal age - 18 to 30 to 40)
Having Masters or Doctorate
Work Experience
Living and working outside Auckland or a Major city.

After accumulating the 160 points, you will still need to meet other criteria like health and character.

If you are not sure of getting the 160 points, once you arrive here, get your spouse to study Nursing and use her as a principal applicant for the residency after 3 years of her study.

Cheers.

@sirlovings, which part of NZ are you?

cconcept:
@sirlovings, which part of NZ are you?

I live in Whangarei. How about you?

Sirlovings:


I live in Whangarei. How about you?

ChCh

Are you part of the association?

Please let me know how to contact you

cconcept:


ChCh

Are you part of the association?

Please let me know how to contact you

I will drop my phone number in a private message.

@Sirlovings, thanks for your kind response. I have sent you a PM.

@cconcept: Boss, I am still waiting

Please help me to evaluate my points and eligibility to qualify for NZ PR visa.

Degree: (B.Eng Electrical)
Age-23: 33 points
Work Experience-6 years
IELTS:
Listening:6.0
Reading:6.5
Writing:7.5
Speaking:7.0
Single


Thanks

ABUkAkA:
Please help me to evaluate my points and eligibility to qualify for NZ PR visa.

Degree: (B.Eng Electrical)
Age-23: 33 points
Work Experience-6 years
IELTS:
Listening:6.0
Reading:6.5
Writing:7.5
Speaking:7.0
Single


Thanks

You are more than qualified for Australian permanent residence... go to https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident/ ... cheers

Does anyone knows how to prepare documents for IPENZ to assess the skills of Engineers applying for immigration ?

Heshei:
I hope to get more info about NZ while following this thread ...

I am Mark, I want to move to new Zealand, I need contact of person living in New Zealand, I am a Nigerian living in South Africa

hartson:


not seeing your occupation in the short and long term occupation list does not mean you can't apply.An applicant gets extra bonus point if his or her occupation is listed in the short and long term occupation.

As far as I know you can apply so long you found your occupation in the general skilled category but won't get bonus point.

I am a Nigerian living in South Africa I want to know more about asylum seekers in new Zealand and more I need contact of Nigerians living there

okezie007:

Wow! That's quite well over what they require.. Wish you luck bro

I base in South Africa a Nigerian Z, please I want to know more about unskilled work in. New Zealand and how much can someone earn per week or month

@bebeto400

You have posted the same message 3 times. Be patient. Just one post is enough otherwise you may get banned.

cc: justwise

40manlappy:
@bebeto400

You have posted the same message 3 times. Be patient. Just one post is enough otherwise you may get banned.

cc: justwise

L thanks, so can you help for my topic

cconcept:
@sirlovings, which part of NZ are you?

@sirlovings Plz can I have your email so I can ask u more

Does anyone knows how to prepare documents for IPENZ to assess the skills of Engineers applying for immigration ?

I score 150 points on the assessment site. I read even 140 points will be allowed.

I will be open to all options

I will be kickstarting the process in due course. How is creating small scale business or an ecommerce in New Zealand? I will try to raise some cash to follow up. Still researching on this.

Sirlovings:


I live in Whangarei. How about you?

. Hello I would like to know the chances of getting pr in New Zealand if one study nursing. age is 30. does Bachelor or Master in nursing in New Zealand leads automatically to pr.

udi2111:
. Hello I would like to know the chances of getting pr in New Zealand if one study nursing. age is 30. does Bachelor or Master in nursing in New Zealand leads automatically to pr.

Your chances of getting residency is very high after you graduate, I wouldn't say "automatic" but it will be very high. This is because you will still need to meet health and character requirements. Once you graduate with a good result, look for a job in hospital, medical center or rest home or contact your practicum site, if you were good during your placement, they will want to have you back.
Don't be picky at your early stage in your nursing career. Once you get a full time job, go on work permit for a year and apply for residency.

You will stay two years in residency then they will give you permanent residency and after 3 years on PR, you can apply for citizenship.

Sirlovings:


Your chances of getting residency is very high after you graduate, I wouldn't say "automatic" but it will be very high. This is because you will still need to meet health and character requirements. Once you graduate with a good result, look for a job in hospital, medical center or rest home or contact your practicum site, if you were good during your placement, they will want to have you back.
Don't be picky at your early stage in your nursing career. Once you get a full time job, go on work permit for a year and apply for residency.

You will stay two years in residency then they will give you permanent residency and after 3 years on PR, you can apply for citizenship.

. thanks for your response. I'm really interested in New Zealand, I'm thinking of doing my PhD in nz since after PhD program one automatically get a one year post graduate work permit and i think one can apply for pr after that and it can be easy to obtain it. Although I studied electrical engineering and not nursing. I just thought nursing get automatic pass to pr unlike other profession like engineering and sciences. thanks

19 Apr Skilled Migrant Category changes
The Government has announced a package of changes designed to better manage immigration and improve the labour market contribution of temporary and permanent migration.
Two remuneration thresholds are being introduced for applicants applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC). One will be set at the New Zealand median income of $48,859 a year for jobs that are currently considered skilled. The other threshold will be set at 1.5 times the New Zealand median income of $73,299 a year for jobs that are not currently considered skilled but are well paid.

The automatic selection mark for applicants under the SMC was increased from 140 points to 160 in October last year and the Government has now realigned the points system to put more emphasis on characteristics associated with better outcomes for migrants.

More points will be available for skilled work experience and some recognised post graduate qualifications, and points for age will increase for applicants aged 30-39.

Points will no longer be available for qualifications in areas of absolute skills shortage, for employment, work experience and qualifications in Identified Future Growth Areas and for close family in New Zealand.

The changes will be implemented in mid-August 2017.

Read the Minister of Immigration’s media release

Questions and answers

How is the SMC changing?

Amendments are being made to the Skilled Migrant Category to improve the skill composition and ensure we are attracting migrants who bring the most economic benefits to New Zealand. The changes affect many aspects of the policy, including changes to:

The way that ‘skilled employment’ and ‘work experience’ are assessed and awarded points.
The points awarded for qualifications and age.
Points for some factors will be removed.
When will the changes come into effect?

14 August 2017.

Are the changes designed to allow fewer people to be granted residence under the SMC?

While there will be an impact on some people in low paid employment, the changes expand the definition of skilled employment to allow some people to obtain residence who have previously been unable to claim points for their employment in New Zealand – people who are not currently considered to be in skilled employment because their job is not in an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) skill level 1, 2 or 3 occupation will be able to claim points for their job if they are earning $73,299 or more per year.

Will particular types of applicants benefit from the changes?

The changes put more focus on skilled work experience, more recognition of skill levels in the 30-39 age group and high salary levels.

What are the specific changes in each policy area?

Skilled employment

The same number of points will be awarded for both an offer of skilled employment and current skilled employment in New Zealand.
Remuneration thresholds are being introduced as an additional means of defining skilled employment.
Applicants with jobs at ANZSCO skill levels 1, 2 and 3 will only be awarded points for their employment if they are paid at or above NZ$48,859 per year (or NZ$23.49 per hour).
Applicants with jobs that are not in ANZSCO skill level 1, 2 or 3 occupations may be assessed as being in skilled employment if they are paid at or above NZ$73,299 per year (or NZ$35.24 per hour).
Bonus points will be awarded for remuneration at or above NZ$97,718.00 per year (or NZ$46.98 per hour)
Remuneration thresholds will be updated annually based on New Zealand income data.

Work experience

More points will be available for work experience.
Points will be awarded for skilled work experience in ANZSCO skill level 1, 2 and 3 occupations.
Points will be awarded for skilled New Zealand work experience of 12 months or more. There will be no additional points for work experience of two years or more.

Qualifications, age and partner’s qualifications

Points available for recognised level 9 or 10 post-graduate qualifications (Master’s degrees and Doctorates) will increase.
Points for people aged 30 – 39 years will increase.
Partner’s qualifications will only be awarded points if they are a recognised Bachelor’s level degree or higher or a recognised post-graduate (level 9 or higher) qualification.

Which factors will applicants no longer be able to gain points for?

Points for the following factors will be removed:

qualifications in an area of absolute skills shortage
skilled employment, work experience and qualifications in Identified Future Growth Areas
close family support in New Zealand
Are there any changes to the health, character or English language requirements?

No there are no changes to these aspects of the SMC instructions.

Why is the SMC changing?

The Government is committed to ensuring our immigration settings best support the economy and the labour market. These changes are designed to improve the skill composition of the SMC and ensure that it prioritises higher-paid and higher-skilled migrants.

Will the selection point change when the new SMC comes into effect?

The selection point is able to be adjusted by the Minister of Immigration as necessary for the overall planning range of the New Zealand Residence Programme, so the selection point may change from time to time. There is no information at the present time concerning where the selection point will be set when the adjusted Skilled Migrant Category is implemented.

Will the salary thresholds change?

The salary thresholds are based on information from New Zealand income data and will be reviewed annually.

What will happen to my Expression of Interest if it is in the Pool when the policy changes?

More detail will be available soon on how applicants at various stages of the Skilled Migrant Category process will be affected.

My SMC Expression of Interest (EoI) has been selected from the SMC Pool but I have not yet been invited to apply: if I obtain an invitation to apply before 14 August but do not submit my SMC residence application until after 14 August, can I be assessed under the current SMC instructions?

More detail will be available soon on how applicants at various stages of the Skilled Migrant Category process will be affected.

If my EoI is selected from the SMC Pool before 14 August but is then returned to the Pool, what will happen to my EoI?

More detail will be available soon on how applicants at various stages of the Skilled Migrant Category process will be affected.

When will more detailed information be available about the changes to the SMC?

We hope to have more information available in June 2017.

Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/site-information/copyright

Thanks so much for the this updated information about immigration and most especially for keeping this thread alive. I'm really grateful. I pray by August, this new immigration policy favours me. thanks

So, I read from page 1-10. Anyway, I will patiently wait till August for the changes, I pray it favours me.