I was planning to apply this week, and just got the news that bar has been raised to 160 points.
Single with degree, and 6 years working experience.

No idea why married has a bigger advantage than single...

if you married..ur spouse degree or master addtional 20 points

i applied both AU n NZ and AU gave me PR but NZ gave me WTP. Not difficult at all to make a decision.

Congratulations! When are you moving over to Australia and which state? May I also ask what visa subclass did you apply?

haha, i see

i'd rather have a totally monotonous mundane life, but very peaceful and safe.... and trust me, i really value solitude

you need to enjoy what is "FRESH"

Fresh Apples/Orange
Fresh Air and Clean Water
Fresh Abalone and scallop

I've been researched regarding the topic I have mentioned in my title above, my concern is do we really need a skill in demand in order to migrate to New Zealand? I know that they are implemented the point system, which you are allowed to apply PR when you have 160 points on hand.


I've recently graduated from University, with a Bachelor degree in Mass Communication major in Marketing Communication (Which does not really needed in New Zealand).
, with some working experiences as a supervisor during my semester break few years ago.


According to my research, New Zealand immigration concept's website mentioned that the skills in the following areas are generally in demand in New Zealand:

- Agriculture & Forestry
- Construction
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance & Business
- Health & Social Services
- ICT & Electronics
- Oil & Gas
- Recreation, Hospitality & Tourism
- Science
- Telecommunications
- Trades
- Transport

Furthermore, since my qualification does not fulfil what New Zealand's demand, I however, have personally invited a web developer (Under ICT skill category) who has a several years industry experiences to conduct a 4 months lesson for me, I'll then go and find a short course and complete it. In addition, I am also planning to take IELTS for better command in English in order to have a better opportunity and skills to apply PR in future.

This post has been edited by Asmnnnncom: Nov 21 2016, 12:29 AM

thanks mate. Brisbane/QLD, I was under state nominated skilled migration and I hold aus citizenship now.

Well done again! Did you manage to keep your original citizenship? I'm thinking about taking up the citizenship at some point in time... but, unsure of what to do with my present one.

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no. it is better to withdraw all my EPF.

True that. What with the plunging RM. Better to cash out than to flame out badly!

Im rubbish in investment, this decision was made more like "I am off the boat, it doesn't matter ringgit up or down it is none of my business".