Applying for an Essential Skills Work Visa: What Jobs are in Demand?

According to experts, the employment market of New Zealand will continue to see the steady growth it has experienced in the last three years. And, while job opportunities will be available across the board, there are some specific skills that are urgently needed. Finding your qualifications or occupation on the list will certainly make the process of acquiring a work visa that much easier. Based on your skills, potential employers will be identified and notified.

Lists of Skill Shortages

To streamline the process for both employers and potential applicants, the New Zealand government has compiled several lists of skill shortages. The Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) details occupations where there is a sustained and on-going shortage of workers both globally and in the country. Meanwhile, occupations on the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) are those that require skilled workers when no New Zealand citizens are available.

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3 Tips from an Immigration Adviser Prior to Making Your Big Move to NZ

People rarely need to see an extensive list of motivations to move to New Zealand. Plenty of employment opportunities and a chance at a great lifestyle for families waiting are reasons enough. However, as a NZ immigration adviser may tell you, settling in isn’t always going to be easy, what with the emotional and physical stress. Make your transition to a new life more manageable by preparing accordingly, starting with your visa.

Go Over All of Your Options

If you aim to live in New Zealand permanently, you will most likely need a residence visa. Now, you should note that there are many options for visas. A licensed immigration adviser can help work out which type you would be eligible for. Once you have selected a category to apply for, carefully read through the requirements. The application can take some time to complete, and the last thing you need is to be delayed because you lack some paper work.

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Section 61 Requests: No Leniency Towards Skilled Migrant Visa Holders

New Zealand is always keen on welcoming migrants who have skills, qualifications or experience that are highly in demand in the country. Those who meet the criteria may be able to apply for a skilled migrant visa. Still, qualifying for a visa under the skilled migrant category does not grant you any special rights. Same as every other visa holder, you will need to abide by the conditions detailed for your visa.

Requests Under Section 61

If you are still living in NZ with an expired skilled migrant visa, you are staying unlawfully. The same goes for those who have breached their visa conditions or committed a crime. Not only will this deprive you of your rights as a citizen, but it will inevitably lead to your deportation. However, Immigration will not deport you right away without serving you first with a deportation order, so this gives you a little more time to resolve the situation. One valid solution is to request a visa under the Section 61 of the Immigration Act.
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Expired Work Visa: Section 61 and Other Options to Avoid Deportation

Migrants who wish to work in New Zealand are required to acquire a working visa. Without one, you may be considered to be staying unlawfully in the country. Worse still, your unlawful status can cause complications such as deportation. The good news is that if you act fast enough, you can find a viable solution to avoid this situation altogether. Here are some tips to help you.

Grounds for Deportation

The authorities cannot order your deportation without valid reasons. The most common case that leads to deportation is staying beyond the expiry date of your visa. This is why it is advisable to remember dates for renewal and constantly update your visa. Other grounds for deportation include breach of the conditions detailed for your visa, committing a criminal offence and obtaining a visa through fraud, forgery or misleading representation.
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Through a Work to Residence Visa, You may Even Bring Your Parents

Those who wish to start a new life in New Zealand know that one way of achieving permanent resident status is by applying for a Work to Residence visa. In a nutshell, this programme allows you to find work in New Zealand and gain residency in two years, as long as you meet the stipulated requirements.

Once you’ve achieved permanent resident status, you may then encourage your parents to apply for an Aged Parent visa and enjoy retirement in New Zealand. How can this be possible?

A Look at the Requirements

First, remember that Australian and New Zealand immigration defines an “aged parent” as a parent old enough to be granted an Australian age pension. Specifically, the qualifying age for male applicants is 65 years old, while the qualifying age for female applicants ranges from 63 to 65 years old, depending on her date of birth.
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Getting Married in New Zealand: Basics of Prospective Marriage Visa

Life can be unexpected at times, and something unplanned can bring drastic changes. For instance, you may find yourself meeting the love of your life in another country, perhaps in New Zealand or Australia. Then, you realise that the person you love is someone you’re willing to share the rest of your life with.

Before you start preparing for the wedding, however, it’s important that you finish all the important paperwork first, particularly your visa in New Zealand or Australia. Australia allows individuals engaged to an Australian or New Zealand citizen to enter the country and marry their fiancée or fiancé through an Australian Prospective Marriage visa.
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Expired Skilled Migrant Visa: Tips on Making a Section 61 Request

Unlawfully staying in the New Zealand can get you in all sorts of trouble. For instance, you will not be able to work or study, and are liable to be deported at any time. If you haven’t been issued a deportation order and are planning on staying, you can try to apply under section 61. Basically, this is sort of a last resort for you to get back on to a lawful visa if your skilled migrant visa expires. Mind you that making a request for section 61 does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa. Therefore, to improve your chances, there are a few things you can do. Supply All Necessary Information New Zealand Immigration can be quite strict when it comes to their requirements, and it is in your best interest to make sure that you supply all necessary information.
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