Deciding on the best approach to take when emigrating to New Zealand can be difficult, but it can also be one of the most important decisions that you will make. If you aren't quite sure which visa is suited to you then the system can appear quite complicated and lodging an application can be difficult.
The Skilled Migrant Visa is one of the most popular choices for people looking to emigrate, and is available to anyone who is able to obtain over 100 points through the current points system. Upon reaching 100 points, applicants are invited to lodge an Expression of Interest with the New Zealand Government who will then indicate whether or not the applicant can continue on the migration process.
Creating the Expression of Interest pool makes applying for visas in New Zealand a far simpler process for two main reasons; firstly, the number of incomplete or incorrect applications is greatly decreased speeding up the processing time for everyone else and secondly, the process is very transparent and allows migrants to have a clear view of what they are applying for and their eligibility before forking out thousands of pounds.
The Skilled Migration points test is a key part of the Expression of Interest application and must be passed before an application can be lodged. English language ability, health and character and three of the major contributors to this test and applicants must have a strong record in each of these categories in order to continue with their application.
Additional points are awarded to people who may have skills in potential growth areas or areas that are currently in demand. Currently these areas include engineering, hospitality and film and television. Your Expression of Interest is also given greater weight if you have a potential job offer in New Zealand or have already secured a job. Recent surveys have shown that applicants with a job offer are far more likely to be accepted into New Zealand than those that don't have one.
The Skilled Migrant Visa is one of the most popular choices for people looking to emigrate, and is available to anyone who is able to obtain over 100 points through the current points system. Upon reaching 100 points, applicants are invited to lodge an Expression of Interest with the New Zealand Government who will then indicate whether or not the applicant can continue on the migration process.
Creating the Expression of Interest pool makes applying for visas in New Zealand a far simpler process for two main reasons; firstly, the number of incomplete or incorrect applications is greatly decreased speeding up the processing time for everyone else and secondly, the process is very transparent and allows migrants to have a clear view of what they are applying for and their eligibility before forking out thousands of pounds.
The Skilled Migration points test is a key part of the Expression of Interest application and must be passed before an application can be lodged. English language ability, health and character and three of the major contributors to this test and applicants must have a strong record in each of these categories in order to continue with their application.
Additional points are awarded to people who may have skills in potential growth areas or areas that are currently in demand. Currently these areas include engineering, hospitality and film and television. Your Expression of Interest is also given greater weight if you have a potential job offer in New Zealand or have already secured a job. Recent surveys have shown that applicants with a job offer are far more likely to be accepted into New Zealand than those that don't have one.
