Important tips for preparing yourself for New Zealand Skilled Migration
New Zealand is a well developed country with good economic status. New Zealand encourages skilled migrants from all over the world to come and work in New Zealand permanently. New Zealand General skilled migration program is divided in to three main categories, they are:
- Permanent Residence: This category is for immigrants who become eligible for permanent residence status in New Zealand based on the qualification, work experience or approved job offer.
- Work to Residence Permit: this category is for immigrants who do not qualify for New Zealand PR immediately but have sufficient skills to support the economy of the country. After 2 years this permit can be converted into permanent residence.
- Residence from Work Permit: Migrants who are already in New Zealand, working since 2 years holding Work to Residence Permit or General Work Permit can apply for New Zealand PR.
How should one prepare for General Skilled Migration?
New Zealand Immigration process goes through 3 stages as mentioned below:
- Filing Expression of Interest [EOI]
- IELTS [International English Language Testing System]
- Invitation to Apply for New Zealand PR
The first step for New Zealand immigration is to file an Expression of Interest. It is advised to consult best New Zealand Immigration consultants before you proceed. Immigration consultants will help in filling the EOI form correctly, submission of the required documents related to your education, work experience, tax records, career achievements etc.
If you cooperate well with the consultants & follow their guidance in submission of documents, your process can start immediately.
Prepare yourself for the IELTS test that checks your English ability. This test is expensive & challenging. Hence a good preparation before taking the exam is very important. Listen to English news channels, watch English movies & try to speak the way they do. Try to get their accent. This is very helpful in IELTS Listening Exam. Due to communication problems most of the migrants are not able to find related employment in New Zealand. Even if you have sufficient skills and qualification but if you are not able to communicate, all your qualifications become useless.
Once your application is accepted, you will get an invitation to apply for NewZealand PR. In this stage you will have to go through medical test & complete all the paper works. Here you will have to go through personal interview with you Visa Officer. If you perform well you will be granted the Permanent Residence.
