New Zealand is a highly developed capitalist country and one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The World Bank ranks New Zealand as one of the most business-friendly countries in the world, and its economy has successfully changed from agriculture-oriented to an industrialized free market economy with international competitiveness. The export volume of velvet antler, mutton, dairy products and coarse wool ranks first in the world. New Zealand is also one of the most beautiful countries in Oceania, and about 30% of the land is a protected area. There are three world heritages, 14 national parks, 3 marine parks, and hundreds of nature reserves and ecological zones.
New Zealand's Skilled Immigration Policy
1. The income threshold has been raised.
From 20 18 15 10, the income threshold of skilled immigrants in New Zealand will change as follows:
(1) Occupation belongs to ANZSCO 1-3 category: at present, the hourly wage is 23.49 New Zealand dollars or the annual salary reaches this standard. After 65438+ 10/5, the salary threshold will be raised to 24-hour salary of NZD 29 or equivalent annual salary.
(2) After the occupation belongs to ANZSCO4-5 (excluding AZNSCO list): 65438+1October 15, the minimum hourly wage of the applicant is NZ $35.24, which is increased to NZ $36, or the annual salary reaches this standard.
(3) Salary and bonus threshold: After 65438+ 10/5, the minimum hourly wage is NZ $46.98, which is increased to NZ $48.58, or the annual salary reaches this standard.
2. Adjust the occupation list
For New Zealand skilled immigrant applicants, if they have work experience or work locally in New Zealand, and are engaged in the long-term skills short list (LTSSL for short), they will have the opportunity to get extra points. According to the news released by the New Zealand Immigration Bureau on 20 17 12 15, there are five occupations in New Zealand: LTSSL anesthesiologist, forestry scientist, pathologist, petroleum engineer and nephrologist.
New Zealand Skilled Immigrants Application Conditions
1. Not more than 55 years old;
2. No criminal record and good health;
3. The average score of English IELTS is 6.5 (two years of Grade 7 study or one year of Grade 8 study can be exempted);
4. Occupation belongs to ANZSCO skill level 1, 2,3 (672), and some occupations need to be registered in New Zealand.
5. EOI 160 points for immigrants.
New Zealand skilled migration application process
1. Online submission of EOI (biweekly invitation): NZD 530
2. Get the EOI invitation letter;
3. Prepare visa application materials;
4. Immigration physical examination;
Submit paper visa application materials within 5.4 months: NZD 3085.
6. Visa application approval (about 6 months);
7. Immigration interview (possible).