Skilled workers wishing to move to New Zealand and permanently settle in NZ can apply under any one of the following main skilled resident visa categories:
PROPOSED CHANGES TO SMC POLICY
Review of the SMC policy has proposed significant changes to the current Skilled Migrant Category. For details including when new SMC policy will be effective visit Proposed Changes To The SMC Policy
CURRENT SKILLED MIGRANT CATEGORY (SMC)
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is a two-step points based invitation only visa for skilled workers. Applicants:
SMC WORK VISA
Principal applicants under skilled migrant category who have met all requirements for approval:
may be issued multiple-entry open work visa for 12 months for the purpose of obtaining skilled job offer/employment in New Zealand
Their residence visa application will be approved upon securing ongoing skilled employment in New Zealand.
Contact Us for professional advice, guidance and comprehensive service (visa application and case management until receipt of visa decision) under Skilled Migrant Category.
Green list residence pathway provides migrants in highly skilled, hard-to-fill occupations to apply for Straight To Residence visa category or Work To Residence visa category
STRAIGHT TO RESIDENCE VISA
Straight To Residence visa category applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for resident visa:
WORK TO RESIDENCE VISA
Work To Residence visa category applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify
Contact Us for professional advice, guidance and comprehensive service (visa application and case management until receipt of visa decision) under Green List Visa Category.