The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa in New Zealand. This visa category is designed for individuals who have the skills, qualifications, and experience that New Zealand is seeking. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Skilled Migrant Category Visa:
For individuals with skills, qualifications, and experience that New Zealand needs. Grants most of the rights of a citizen, including the ability to work for any employer, access to healthcare benefits, and educational subsidies for the visa holder and their dependents.
Work to Residence:
For qualified individuals in occupations in demand, those with a job offer from an accredited employer, or those with exceptional talent in sports or the arts. Provides a pathway from temporary work to permanent residence.
Residence from Work:
For qualified individuals in occupations in demand, those with a job offer from an accredited employer, or those with exceptional talent in sports or the arts. Provides a pathway from temporary work to permanent residence.
Stage One: Expression of Interest (EOI):Complete an EOI, claiming points for factors like age, skilled employment, work experience, and qualifications. Points determine whether to submit the EOI for the selection process. No evidence or documentation required at this stage.
Stage Two: Invitation to Apply (ITA):If EOI is selected, the government decides whether to invite the applicant to apply for residence based on claimed points. The ITA process takes 8-12 weeks. Documents/evidence needed are specified in the ITA.
Residence Application Process: Submit the resident application within six months of receiving the ITA. Immigration officer assesses the application, and residence is granted if successful. Process duration: 6-9 months.
Points Requirement:
100 points needed to enter the EOI pool. More points increase the likelihood of selection.
Bonus Points:
Bonus points for working in identified future growth areas or absolute skills shortage. Additional points for working in a region outside Auckland or if the partner has a skilled job or job offer.
Automatic Selection for ITA:
140 points or over result in automatic selection for an ITA. 100-135 points allow EOI submission but may not be selected.
Likelihood of Success: Higher likelihood with a job or job offer for skilled employment. Bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.
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