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Skilled Migrant Category...
Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. Substantial changes to the skill category were announced, which saw a new Skilled Migrant Category introduced in December 2003.
All applicants for this visa class must be under 56 years of age and are required to meet a minimum of 100 points and meet the health, character and English language prerequisite before an Expression of Interest can be lodged with the New Zealand Immigration Service.
Enhanced points System
Points are awarded for an offer of employment in New Zealand, work experience, qualifications and age. Bonus points are available for employment in areas of identified future growth or absolute skill shortages. Bonus points are also available for employment outside Auckland and for New Zealand qualifications.
Applicant Pooling
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