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New Zealand offers Green List skilled residence pathways for migrants with occupations that are needed in the country. Eligible applicants may qualify through Green List Tier 1 or Green List Tier 2 routes, depending on their occupation, job offer, work experience, qualification, registration, wage, health, character, and English language requirements.

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About New Zealandنبذة

Theprogramme,inplainterms.

New Zealand is a highly developed nation that is well-known for its robust economy, high standard of living, and need for qualified workers. For competent individuals in industries including healthcare, engineering, information technology, construction, and education, it provides appealing skilled migration options. New Zealand is a top choice for skilled migrants looking for long-term work and permanent residency because of its safe environment, cutting-edge infrastructure, multicultural society, and good professional prospects and balanced lifestyle.

Green List Tier 1 roles can support a Straight to Residence Visa.

Green List Tier 2 roles can support a Work to Residence Visa after 24 months of qualifying New Zealand work.

A job or job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer is generally required.

Every Green List role has specific requirements that may include qualification, registration, professional membership, experience, or wage criteria.

Applicants must meet age, English language, health, and character requirements.

New Zealand at a glance

Population

5100000

Capital

Wellington

Language

English, te reo Maori, New Zealand Sign Language

Currency

NZD

Time zone

UTC+12 to UTC+13

Climate

Temperate to Subtropical

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The processكيف نعمل

Fromfirstcalltoapproval.

01

Confirm whether the applicant's occupation is listed on Immigration New Zealand's Green List.

02

Check whether the role is listed under Tier 1 or Tier 2.

03

Review the role-specific qualification, registration, professional membership, wage, and experience requirements.

04

Confirm whether the employer is accredited under New Zealand immigration rules.

05

Prepare identity, employment, qualification, registration, wage, English, health, police, and family documents.

06

Submit the correct Green List residence application based on the applicant's tier.

07

Respond to any Immigration New Zealand request for additional evidence.

Eligibilityالمتطلبات

What it takes to qualify.

Applicant must be aged 55 or younger.

Applicant must meet health and character requirements.

Applicant must speak and understand English.

The role must be listed on Immigration New Zealand's Green List.

The applicant must meet the specific Green List requirements for the occupation.

A job or job offer with an accredited New Zealand employer is generally required.

Tier 1 applicants may be eligible for the Straight to Residence pathway.

Tier 2 applicants may be eligible for the Work to Residence pathway after 24 months of qualifying New Zealand work.

Questionsأسئلة شائعة

New Zealand, answered.

Only 2 programs are included: Green List - Tier 1 and Green List - Tier 2.

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