Implementation of the revised Skilled Migrant Category

17/7/2017

Immigration NZ previously announced that new SMC (Skilled Migrant Category) Resident Visa Criteria would be in place before 14 August 2017.

However, the implementation of the revised Skilled Migrant Category has now been moved from 14 August to the end of August 2017.

As a government approved full licensed immigration adviser, we will be advised as soon as the specific date of implementation is confirmed and Immigration Trust will announce here.

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11 Comments

Rom

17/7/2017 03:09:09 pm

Do you have any any idea when is the point system will be out. They mentioned previously this would be late June or early July but until now there isn't any one. Where did you get the information?

Simon Park link

17/7/2017 03:31:45 pm

The minimum point for EOI selection has been increased to 160 last Oct. The new change explains at http://www.immigrationtrust.co.nz/new-zealand-immigration-news/outline-of-the-change-to-skilled-migrant-category

Rom

17/7/2017 03:43:39 pm

I already knew that, what I'm asking is that the recent blog mentioned "revised Skilled Migrant Category has now been moved from 14 August to the end of August 2017". Where is that published? Thanks.

Simon Park

17/7/2017 03:44:27 pm

Here

Simon Park

17/7/2017 03:47:45 pm

As an immigration adviser we are notified every important immigration matters as the first people. So if it is your intention to verify this info, I say you can trust me re the delay.

Aman

17/7/2017 05:16:52 pm

I just wanted to know if it's change to end of aug 2017 from 14 aug, so is there's any date to apply for EOI in aug now? Please reply.. thanks

Simon Park

17/7/2017 05:19:16 pm

EOI is two weekly. The last one will be on this Wed.

Simon Park

17/7/2017 05:24:22 pm

Based on Immigration NZ, the last EOI under the current SMC policy will be on this Wed. There were no mention re the EOI selection. I would think it is to give some time for Case officers to process EOI under the current SMC, then when the new policy kicks at the end of August new EOI would start.

aman

17/7/2017 05:27:17 pm

i cant apply because my 1year at work will be on 1 aug , i am short of 2 weeks experience to get 160paints, so i thought if theres any in aug before new rules...thanks

Simon Park

17/7/2017 05:31:08 pm

http://www.immigrationtrust.co.nz/new-zealand-immigration-appointment.html & organise a paid 30 mins consultation asap. Might be a solution.

Simon Park link

28/7/2017 05:30:33 pm

Skilled Migrant Category is the most common pathway to residence. From 28 August 2017, for employment to be considered skilled, new additional requirements, will also take into account the applicant’s salary. To be eligible, migrants will need to have an annual base salary of at least $41,538.

For jobs that are not currently considered skilled, they would qualify where the applicant’s annual base salary is at least $73,299 a year.

Changes will also put more focus on skilled work experience, more recognition of skill levels in the 30-39 year age group and high salary levels.

Immigration New Zealand are aiming to make more information on this available shortly.

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