The objective of the Skilled Migrant Category under the residence instructions of Immigration New Zealand are as follows:

The Skilled Migrant Category facilitates foreign individuals to obtain a residence class visa, who meet the following:

• Individuals who have skills to meet the identified labor/skill needs in New Zealand; AND

• Individuals who can use their skills in New Zealand and can contribute to the country’s local labor needs and opportunities; AND

• Individual who can demonstrate their potential to make contribution to the economy and society of New Zealand; AND

• Individuals who can demonstrate their ability to settle successfully in the Kiwi country.

You can be also lucky one to have obtained a New Zealand residence class visa, provided you meet the aforementioned criteria and you get the right guidance throughout the process.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free of charge assessment by Ajay Sharma, principal consultant, ABHINAV.

• Your updated resume if skilled professional, or if businessmen, then brief on business profile along with information on your current personal net worth.

• If married, provide the resume for your spouse as well.

• If applicable, please provide information on children and their age.

• Information on any blood relatives residing in New Zealand. This is not a compulsory requirement to qualify for immigration to New Zealand, but serves as additional positive assessment and suitability factor.