In order to obtain a New Zealand resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category, an applicant is assessed to award points for many requirements. Work experience, being one of the requirements, is recognized and it qualifies for points, given an applicant meets the below:

• The work experience of the principal applicant must be relevant to his/her current skilled employment in New Zealand; OR

• The work experience must be relevant to the principal applicant’s recognized qualification; OR

• The work experience must be skilled and relevant to any occupation included in the list of skilled occupations of New Zealand.

• The work experience must have been gained in a labor market which is comparable to that of New Zealand. However, this is not a matter of issue if the work experience meets the work experience requirements in an absolute skill shortage area; or in case, the principal applicant of resident visa has current skilled job or a skilled job offer in the Kiwi country.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free 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.