skilled migrant pack

The Skilled Migrant Category

Formerly known as the General Skills Category, this is a points based system and is the most popular category for applicants seeking New Zealand residency.

• Are you under 56 years of age?
• Are you, (and if applicable - your partner, and your children) all healthy?
• Are you, (and if applicable - your partner, and your children) free of major criminal convictions and not a security risk?
• Can you competently speak, write and understand English?
• Have you been offered a job in New Zealand?
• Do you have a tertiary or trade qualification?
• Do you have at least two years work experience?

If you can answer YES to the first four questions above and YES to at least one of the last two questions and you would like to live in New Zealand then you should consider the Skilled Migrant Category and submitting an Expression of Interest.

Your personalised NZ Immigration Pack for the Skilled Migrant Category will be posted to you via International Air delivery and will arrive in a document wallet. Included in your Immigration Pack...

Self Assessment Guide for Residence in New Zealand
This NZIS guide provides information on immigration requirements you need to meet to be able to live in New Zealand. Guiding you through the self-assessment process, this is required reading for anyone considering migrating to New Zealand under the Skilled/Business, Family Sponsored and International/Humanitarian streams.

New Zealand Immigration’s Guide to Fees
Information on fee’s charged by the NZIS for Expression of Interest submissions, all visas and permits. Advice on payment methods available outside of New Zealand, migrant levy cost’s, fee waiver countries and more.

Long Term Skill Shortage List
Formerly known as the Priority Occupations List. A detailed appendix listing occupational groups, occupations, long term skill shortage list and qualifications required.

List of Recognised Qualifications
Find out if your overseas qualifications are recognised by the NZIS. Released by the NZIS for immigration purposes, international education qualifications listed in this booklet (listed by country) do not require assessment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Skilled Migrant Category Information Booklet
Brief overview of how the Skilled Migrant Category works, the application process and points system.

Expression of Interest Guide
A guide to help you understand the terms and conditions when completing an Expression of Interest form. Excellent source of information regarding the Skilled Migrant Category, important things about the policy you need to know about the process and summary of terms.

Expression of Interest Form
If you are interested in applying for immigration to New Zealand as a skilled migrant and you have the skills New Zealand requires, then completing this Expression of Interest form is your first step.

English Language Information
Principal applicants and everyone else aged 16 or over who is accompanying you are required to meet a minimum standard of English to be approved under the Skilled Migrant or Business categories. This guide outlines the minimum standard of English for each immigration category along with information on meeting these requirements.

Medical & X-Ray Certificate
Official New Zealand Immigration Service document to be completed by a registered medical practitioner (Dr) for each person applying for a visa to come to New Zealand.

Health Requirements Leaflet
New Zealand’s health requirements policy is changing on 4 April 2005 and will apply to all applications lodged on and after that date. Read this important information supplement to find out if the new changes will affect your application.

New Zealand - The Facts
Introduction book on everyday life in New Zealand. Government compiled information on topics such as getting around New Zealand, buying and renting real estate, banking, insurance, information on New Zealand’s society and Government, every day cost of living in NZ, shopping and food, recreation, culture and lifestyle, language, employment, education and health.

The Treaty of Waitangi & Migrants
An informative and easy read explaining The Treaty of Waitangi for future migrants. Also provides information about the Maori people, a glossary of Maori words and names plus additional Treaty and Maori resources.

Aotearoa New Zealand - Topographical Wall Map
This detailed full colour large wall map of New Zealand is perfect for helping you decide on a suitable location to begin your new life. Features clear text, large scale, fully indexed, state highways, distance guides, scenic routes, topography, travel times, main routes, ski-fields and more.

Pictorial New Zealand
This premier New Zealand bestseller features stunning New Zealand photographs by Warren Jacobs. Covering all of New Zealand, this informative book introduces you to each area of New Zealand, covering the highlights for each area - perfect if you are yet to decide which area of New Zealand will suit your new lifestyle.

Top Internet Contacts
Information booklet containing NZ Website links for air travel, banks, books, business, education, employment, financial, health, housing, local news, general information, NZ search engines, tax, transportation and New Zealand Registration Boards for Professional Bodies.

Your Career - Employment Classified Section
Classified Situations Vacant (employment advertising) from largest South Island Newspaper advertising general New Zealand employment and educational vacancies. Decide if you have the experience and/or qualifications to meet the New Zealand employment market.