Changes to the Interim Visas for Partners
Changes have been made to Interim Visa conditions to reflect the new partnership-based work visa instructions that took effect in May...
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Skilled Residence Pathways
Straight to Residence
Status: Open
You can apply for this visa if you work for an accredited employer or you have a job offer from an accredited employer and your role is on Tier 1 of the Green List.
If you are eligible you can apply for this visa now. You can either come to New Zealand on a work visa and apply or apply from overseas.
Work to Residence
Status: Opens 29 September 2023
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You can apply for this visa if you work for an accredited employer and you have worked in a Tier 2 Green List role for 24 months.
Care Workforce Work to Residence
Status: Opens 29 September 2023
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You can apply for this visa if you work for an accredited employer and you have worked in a care workforce sector role for 24 months.
Transport Work to Residence
Status: Opens 29 September 2023
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You can apply for this visa if you work for an accredited employer and you have worked in a transport sector role for 24 months.
Skilled Migrant Category
From 9 October 2023 you will need 6 points to apply for the SMC Category Resident Visa.
You can claim 3 to 6 points from your:
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NZ occupational registration
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qualification (Bachelor’s higher), or
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income from your job or job offer (earning at least 1.5 times the median wage).
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You can also claim 1 point for each year of skilled work in New Zealand, up to a maximum of 3 points.
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