Currently in progress on the application to NZ , ITA lodged recently for Skill Migrant Category ... hence sharing my personal experience ..

please note I am not an agent yeah so dont take my post as professional advice.

Public Forum related to NZ Migration : http://www.enz.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Skill Migrant Category : You need to have 160 points to be auto selected to be invited by NZ Govt to apply. (use to be 140 points)

New policy changes : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/me...hanges/nzrp-smc


Basically if you work in ICT such as System Analyst , Developer with 10 years exp , degree , below 40 years and your spouse obtained a degree/diploma you should be able to get 140 points, for those not married , if your university is from NZ or you hold a Master that will be enough points as well

You can check your point here.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand...y-resident-visa

Check your latest shortage skillset here
http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/

Steps

1. IELTS : - You need to score average 6.5 for general training/academic module, or you can prove your english level refer to NZ Imm website. ielts results within 2 years acceptable.
Now they accept few other english test :
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)

2. NZQA
If your university is part of the exemption list you an skip this part
http://onlineservices.immigration.govt.nz/...anual/35171.htm

Else , for those not listed and those with 3+0 chances you need to submit for NZQA. This is a process where you need to sent your original degree to NZ Board to evaluate your degree and they will provide the outcome that will determine your points . i.e degree - level - 7-8 50 points.

How long it takes to evaluate : depends , probaly 3-6 mths
Cost involved : Yes

3.EOI , Expression of Interest
Once you are ready and confirm you will get the 160 points. You can submit EOI via online and your application will be in submitted into the pool which every two weeks there will be a draw.

How long it takes to evaluate : depends , probaly up to 6 mths
Cost involved : Yes

4.ITA - Invitation to apply
NZ author will evaluate the points and evidence , if no issue, they will sent email to you for ITA. If not mistaken if you have four months to provide all the required documents to sent to NZ

Cost involved : Yes
Previous employment letter with clear definition on your job/role task , this is diff from your offer letter.

Pay Slip; EPF ; LHDN ;

Birthcert in Dual Language : You can obtain at JPN for RM5

Marriage cert in Dual Language : You can obtain at Putrajaya JPN ; if not mistaken RM5 as well

Medical check up required , panel approved by NZ , E-medical

Good conduct Letter , you can submit online , RM20 and it will be ready 1-2 months
https://www.kln.gov.my/ekonsular_on9/login/GUIDELINES.pdf

If you claim points from your wife, you need to provide partnership evidence such as bank account statement , vacation photo, bill statement and etc that prove you both staying together for the past 12 months

5.ITA - Lodge
This is the stage where you submit all the document to NZ as required from previous ITA Letter.
How long it takes to evaluate : depends , probaly 3-12 mths to assign a Case Officer

Basically I am currently at this stage

A case officer will be assign to evaluate your documents , they will also will contact your ex employer for validation . Once all the documents verified they will setup a phone interview with you and your spouse.

6.Final Decision

1. Job search visa - You be granted up to 9 months in NZ to find a skill employment, after 9 months and you unable to find your jobs you need to return back to Malaysia. If yes, you be granted Residence Visa

2.Resident Visa - Two years visa : You have spent 184 days or more in New Zealand as a resident in each of the 2 years before you apply for permanent residence.

You can work and stay in NZ for two years. You/Spouse/Kids which part of your submission also be covered under public medical and education.

Once you fullfill the req , you can now apply for Permanent Resident Visa which once approve you a Permanent Resident Visa allows indefinite re-entry to New Zealand. refer here : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand...manent-resident

Others/Knowledge Links

i.e international student fees auckland uni
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/internati...ernational.html

Bachelor of Science - NZ$31,510

i.e domestic fees citizen and pr fees auckland uni
https://uoa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6858/

Bachelor of Science - $5,767.20 - $6,651.60

Minimum salary/wage
http://www.business.govt.nz/laws-and-regul...ons/minimum-pay

Current minimum wage rates
The minimum wage rates are reviewed every year. The current adult minimum wage rates (before tax) that apply for employees aged 16 or over are:

$15.25 an hour, which is
$122.00 for an 8-hour day or
$610.00 for a 40-hour week.

The minimum rates that apply to starting-out workers, and employees on the training minimum wage (before tax), are:
$12.20 an hour, which is
$97.60 for an 8-hour day or
$488.00 for a 40-hour week.

Healthcare Coverage
https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/living-in...thcare-services

I will add more details once i go through the other stage .. for those with migration nz experience please share as well.. you can decide to DIY or get an agent to assist with your application

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Oct 11 2016, 09:14 PM

i heard grass is always greener on the other side, so basically NZ themself wanna pindah another country, literacy rate also low

is up to individual preference .. there are many place you can go and for me is more on next gen medical benefit and university fees

i.e international student
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/internati...ernational.html

Bachelor of Science - $31,510

i.e domestic fees citizen and pr
https://uoa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6858/

Bachelor of Science - $6,651.60

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 14 2016, 04:39 PM

"next gen benefits"? as in your priorities are the future well being of your children that prompted you to make that move, i see...

btw heard thru the grapevine that NZ is quite good for tjose that are about to retire at old age compared to other western/ Oceania, is it really true? just a little bit curious

with the amount of taxes, you and your kids will be coughing up, you are actually paying for your own medical and your kids educations fees.

nz is now growing with ict services.. a lot of kiwi return back..you can google urself .. anyway i not planning to apply for citizenship.. still retain malaysia citizen i can always come back

i been to uk .. sdyney ..auckland to work before...only decide going to nz.. majority malaysian opt for aussie..as my purpose of the thread ia more what to expect when applying for the pr..who know my app will be rejected

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 14 2016, 05:56 PM

not fully true if you know how to manage your fund.. quality food such fruits.. fish n dairy products with cheaper price.. most important is water n air is cleaner.. save your money not buying air purifier.. water filter..n cheaper car ..so end of the day is up to individual on the preference..

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 14 2016, 05:59 PM

nice. all the best!

Can I work there first and use that as a stepping stone to migrate? I'm an academic and I'm looking at applying to teach at one of the universities.

nice. similar to australia, lulz..

my relative lived in sydney.

Interesting....so you don't actually get a PR.

You get a 9 mth job search visa, then a 2 year temporary visa, only then you get a PR.

Any requirements to retain the PR? Or once it is granted, it's valid for life?

After your last stage interview, NZ Immigration will decide whether

1.Reject your application.
2.Job search visa - 9 months visa and you need to find a job
3.Resident visa - 2 years visa , you just need to settle and stay within NZ for 184 days per year.


For item 3, there are few evidences that you can present to NZ when you apply for Permanent Resident Visa, one of the evidence : You have spent 184 days or more in New Zealand as a resident in each of the 2 years before you apply for permanent residence.

Permanent resident visa which there is no expiry. This is the outcome I am hoping.

For more info : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand...-to-new-zealand

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 15 2016, 07:00 AM

Ok, so depending on the strength of application, you could be offered a job search visa or a resident visa.

You mean to say that there's no residency requirements to main the PR? i.e. stay in NZ 2 out of 5 years etc?

Nope, once you get the permanent resident visa there is no travel condition.

"If you’ve been a resident visa holder for 2 years or more, and can show a commitment to living in New Zealand you can apply for a Permanent Resident Visa. Once granted, you can continue live and work in New Zealand permanently and come and go from New Zealand without travel conditions."

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand...t-resident-visa

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 15 2016, 07:06 AM

So you could technically stay outside the country for 10 years and be an absent permanent resident

I think an Australian PR will allow one to work and stay in NZ permanently as well. However, this raises the issue of fulfilling the requirement of staying in Australia for at least 2 out of the 5 years of the PR as time spent in NZ does not count towards this.

This is interesting. If it really works like that then you could be an Australian PR, NZ PR and Malaysian citizen at the same time.

Just knew about this, IELTS 6.5 for NZ application.

AU still remain 7 for IELTS.

How old is your children? Because i have my own too.. and where are you planning to send them? Public or private institution..

is average 6.5 .. so basically your results does not need all band to be 6.5 n above... 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 pass as well unlike aussie u need all 7.0 minimum

if you can prove your english prof level you may not required to take ielts . i.e working in mnc and daily comm with aussie uk or nz clients..

but of course depends whether the nz authorities support your evidence.. there is some cases after interview they want you to sit for ielts

This post has been edited by MoonRider: Sep 15 2016, 06:11 PM