Immigration Categories > Skilled Migrant
Skilled Migrant
This is a points-based residence category and points are granted for:
- Skilled employment in NZ
- Qualifications (at least equivalent to a New Zealand Tertiary qualification e.g. trade certificate or Bachelor degree)
- Minimum two years relevant work experience
- A high level of competence in English.
- Age (55years and under)
- A minimum pass of 100 points are required
Expression of Interest (EOI) selection processes
Once your EOI has been lodged, it will be entered into a pool for selection.
- Scores of 140 points and above will automatically be selected.
If there is a short fall in the EOI quota, the following selection process will follow in this order: - Scores 100 - 140 points with skilled employment in NZ.
- Scores for work experience or qualifications in areas of absolute skill shortage.
- Scores with a minimum 100 points, without an offer of skilled employment or applicants who qualify for bonus points.
Do I qualify?
Check your points on the points indicator
If you have got this far, then you will have read the minimum criteria and consider that you meet the standards required. For your free assessment please email us.
Unless otherwise stated, we will assume you and family members included in your application for residence are of Good Health and Character.