Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Immigration New Zealand · New Zealand
Active government immigration route; no fixed closing date is required.
IELTS Academic overall 6.5; Listening 4, Reading 4, Writing 4
This IELTS requirement comes from the responsible immigration authority.
Location
New Zealand
Pathway
Skilled Migrant Category
Opportunity summary
You can submit an expression of interest (EOI) if you have a job or job offer from an accredited employer, and meet the requirements for one of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) pathways.
Basic requirements
- Who can apply' explains the requirements for this visa
- Work Experience pathway or Trades and Technicians pathway
- qualification income (pay), or occupational registration (for example, if you are a chartered accountant or registered plumber)
- work experience in New Zealand
- work experience points can be combined with the points you claim from your qualification, income, or occupational registration to reach 6 points
- Work Experience pathway This pathway is for people who have developed their skills through work experience rather than through a formal qualification (such as a university degree, diploma, or tra
Eligibility
3 Step 3: Gather your supporting documents The section 'Who can apply' explains the requirements for this visa. The ‘Documents you need’ section explains what evidence you will need to provide. 4 Step 4: Submit your application and pay the fee To apply online, click on the link in your invitation to apply (ITA). You will need to log into your account, if you
Published IELTS information
ose which test to take. Approved English language tests We accept the following English language tests: General or Academic module — International English Language Testing System (IELTS) One Skill Retake (OSR) — International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (Academic TOEFL iBT) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) B2 First — Cambridge English (B2 First) B2 First for Schools — Cambridge English (B2 First for Schools) Occupational English Test (OET) — designed for health care professionals Your English language test results If you choose to take an English language test, there is a minimum score you need to achieve. T … English language tests: General or Academic module — International English Language Testing Syste
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