Qualifications v Job Offer

Alan · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:33 am Post subject: Qualifications v Job Offer

Hi Everyone,

Have been in turmoil for ages now about the best way to approach getting to NZ, however the new rules have changed things for the better as I see it.

Previously to get in I needed at least an HNC type qualification to get enough points (my career is in telecom sales), however having a family I would have probably wanted to get a job lined up anyway as well.

Now if I go there for a visit and get a job offer I will get 130 points, and that is if it is in Auckland. If I go put in an EOI and spend a year at least and £1,500 getting an HNC, but no job offer I only get 105 points!

Strikes me that with them looking at the pool firstly by total points and also if you have a job offer, that this is the way to go.

Or am I wrong? (Wouldn't be the first time!) All thoughts and comments welcome.

Alan

JCM · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:04 pm Post subject:

Hi Alan,

The way I read the new rules is that, depending on the job you go for, there is still a minimum qualification the NZIS requires before it will pass you for a work-permit for that particular job - this is the case for jobs on the POL and OSL. (Tell me if i'm wrong someone).

jbiggley · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:25 pm Post subject:

I think that is definately true, but trying to decipher what the exact requirements of the qualifications is a little confusing to me.

Are the requirements for bonus points on the EOI the same as the requirements for immigration? Namely, do IT positions require a degree? So confusing... Nutcase

Alan · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:46 am Post subject:

I would agree with you if it were a straight work permit, however I should have clarified that I am talking about Permanent Residence. A job offer secures more points than the qualification, and with something like an HNC you would still require the job offer to get a good amount of points.

I did however consider a Work to Residence route with an approved company which also does not appear to require specific qualifications as such.

If someone does a Work to Residence are they still able to apply for Residence within the 2 years?

Alan