Skilled Migrants

Migrants with recognised qualification and skills may be invited to apply for residence by the New Zealand Government.  This process is competitive and complex.  The process (also known as “the points system”) starts with an “expression of interest” lodged by the visa applicant or his or her lawyer.  This procedure needs to be handled with real care and expertise.  A decision by the Government not to invite a person to apply for residence is not easily challenged. A significant number of migrants over assess their points resulting in Immigration issuing an Invitation to Apply for Residence only later to receive a decline decision.

We have particular and significant experience in assessing the prospects of succeeding in this category and representing skilled migrants throughout this complex process.

Explore more in this section:

• Introduction to Immigration
• Our Immigration Services
• Employer Tool Kits
• Business Category Applications
• Family Category Applications
• Skilled Migrants
• Residence from Work
• Interventions
• Temporary Entrance Visas
• Removal and Deportation

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