| Following the review of the General Skills Category (GSC)
the government has announced that a new Skilled Migrant Category
will replace the GSC.
This change is will mean New Zealand will become an active
recruiter of the skills and talent New Zealand needs.
The Skilled Migrant Category will require a relevant job
offer in addition to meeting the pass mark (PR Points) for
residence in New Zealand.
The employment offer must be relevant either to the qualification
or work experience for which they are claiming points. Job
Search Visas and Permits will not be available and points
will no longer be awarded for non-relevant job offers.
People who are already in New Zealand, or who have a New
Zealand tertiary qualification, are more likely to get relevant
offer or employment which makes them more likely to be among
those invited to apply for residence.
For example:
If you are graduate in Business or IT from Whitireia Polytechnic
and then gain an employment offer in business or IT your application
will be accepted.
Problems will only arise if, for example, you have studied
business and then gain an employment offer in a non business
area ( bar person/waitress etc).
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