Eligibility Criteria For Study, Work And Permanent Residency In New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the South-Western Pacific Ocean. NZ is a developed country and is known for its quality of life, education, protection of rights, transparency of governmental activities, and freedom. In terms of its scenic beauty, it is a beautiful country to reside in. A country with a strong economy and a better standard of living makes it worth being chosen.

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What makes New Zealand a top destination for students to study?

The university system in New Zealand is top-class. It becomes the priority of students to study in New Zealand as it assures quality education. Many international students are preferring to study in New Zealand as it ranks among the world's top-ranking countries in terms of its educational and curriculum courses.

1. For Study

For pursuing your education in New Zealand, a New Zealand study visa is required and one of the official ways is to pass your IELTS test. For study purposes, the academic test is available and as usual, the higher the bands score on your academic test, the more chances of getting admission to the best and the top university or College in New Zealand.

Student Visa

A student visa can be applied for if you have scored a minimum of 5 bands in IELTS. Otherwise, it also depends on Universities and academic institutions what are their requirements.

There are many other ways to acquire a student visa other than the aforementioned test. It can be applied if you fulfill their requirements of language.

• It can be applied if applicants have approved of any study in an English medium school where the medium of instruction was English
• For applying for a study visa in New Zealand, immigration authorities will conduct a specific interview for the students.
• Some of the top universities also held interviews for English proficiency checking.
• Other tests are TOEFL AND PTE, which are equally acceptable to check English proficiency.

Top universities in New Zealand

• University of Canterbury
• University of Auckland
• University of Lincoln
• University of Otago
• Unitec Institute of Technology
• Victoria University of Wellington
• Massey university
• AUT university
• University of Waikato
• Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

2. For Work

If an applicant has been offered a job or if he or she fulfills the necessary qualifications and experience to work in that job, a temporary work visa can be applied for in New Zealand. Here is a work visa, up to three years of stay is provided.

• With this visa, you can work in New Zealand for an employer.
• You can pursue your study as a part of your employment too.

Post-study work visa(open)

As per this visa, you will be allowed to work for 3 years in New Zealand and can find a job in your particular field side by.

Post-study work visa (employer assisted)

This visa allows you to work for 2 years in New Zealand under a registered employer. Take care to apply for this visa three months prior to the expiry of the Student Visa.

3. For Permanent Residency(PR)

Visa for permanent residency can be applied for if, you have been living in New Zealand for two years or more. This visa allows you to stay for an indefinite period of time in New Zealand.

• With this visa, you can live, work, and study in New Zealand.
• You can travel to or from New Zealand anytime you like.
• You can include your partner and children not more than 24 years of age.
• You can avail all the medical facilities at subsidized rates
• Your children will be eligible to get admitted to state-run schools.

Requirements for New Zealand PR Visa:-

• Age less than 55 years.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Good character and no criminal record.
• Job offer in hand.
• Prove your intent of living.

PR Visa application:-

Skilled migrant category Visa

Submit an EOI (Expression of interest) and if EOI is selected, you will be contacted through the NZ government within 2 weeks of time span. However, a total of 1-1.5 months is taken to get a skilled migrant category visa.

An overall score of 6.5 IELTS Score is needed to apply for this visa.

Partner category Visa

This Visa can be applied if you have a spouse/partner or any dependent child living in New Zealand.

Band score of 4.5 is needed for a partner category visa.

Business and Investment Visa

This type of visa can be applied for if you have any investment plan or business venture plan in New Zealand. It is applied under the business category.

An overall IELTS band score of 4 is required to apply for this Visa.

New Zealand PR Points system

You can apply to the NZ government directly and for this, the state has developed a points system as follows:-

1. 60 points for the current skilled worker and 50 points for the person looking for a job for less than a year.

2. 10 points for a worker doing a job for 2 years, range up to 30 points for 10 years. Extra points for in-between growth and appraisal benefits.

3. Education- 50 points – bachelor’s degree and 55 points- master’s degree.

4. 10 points for having close family members in NZ.

5. 30 points for 20 to 29 years and a minimum of 5 points for 50 to 55 years of age.

However, a total of 160 points is needed to have an ITA ( invitation to apply). Submission can, too, be done on securing 100-110 points.

The application process for a visa in New Zealand

1. Gathered the necessary documents and fill out the necessary forms.

2. Submit your application online.

3. Wait for further confirmation as the application is being assessed by the authorities.

4. When the visa will be confirmed, your eligibility to work-study or live in New Zealand is confirmed.

Having the best infrastructural facilities, a stronger economy, and a well-established network of educational and business opportunities, New Zealand is one of the places to opt-out for residence. However, visas can be applied in the aforementioned ways to have a start in your career and a bright future.