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CHANGES FOR THE SKILLED MIGRANT WORK VISA IN NEW ZEALAND
Auckland, New Zealand (November 22, 2016) – Immigration New Zealand implemented changes for the skilled migrant work visa in New Zealand last October 12, 2016. Previously, those with who had 100 to 139 points with a job offer were invited to Apply for Residence under the old policy EOI.
TWO PATHWAYS TO ACQUIRE A RESIDENCE FROM WORK VISA IN NEW ZEALAND
Since the implementation of new changes regarding the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC), many applicants are finding it difficult to qualify. According to Immigration New Zealand, migrants would now need 160 points or more for an Expression of Interest (EOI). Applicants...
GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE: MORE REASONS TO GET A WORK VISA IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand may as well be called a land of opportunities with the forecast of continual growth in employment. According to the latest labour market statistics released by Statistics New Zealand, employment, wage and labour force participation growth remain strong. In fact, in the past quarter alone, the employment rate rose to 66.9 percent, a full 2 points increase from the previous year. Salary and wage rates also went up in both private and public sectors. What’s even better is that there are plenty of job offers across all industries that could easily become viable career paths.
SKILLED MIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO MORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Forecasts for New Zealand’s economy are quite promising for immigrants looking for employment, particularly in the Auckland region. According to an Infometrics Regional Perspectives report, nearly 85,000 new jobs are expected to be created in Auckland over the next four years. At the same time, other parts of the country such as Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Otago are projected to experience significant job growth as well.