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New Zealand is an increasingly popular international study destination offering varied educational options for individuals looking to broaden their horizons and acquire an international perspective. Successful completion of certain qualifications may allow you to obtain a Post Study Work Visa.

Individuals who intend to study in New Zealand can apply for this visa if they are undertaking study in New Zealand for more than three months. Along with the international student fee requirement, you must also have access to sufficient funds to maintain your stay in New Zealand. Find more information about our Counselone.




This visa is applicable for those who are considered to have specialised skills and are well placed to contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth. A visa under the Skilled Migrant Category or SMC requires a two-step process whereby the applicant first submits an Expression of Interest (EOI) claiming points for their employment, qualifications, work experience, age, etc. and the EOI is entered in the selection pool. INZ selects EOIs once a fortnight and usually issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if the EOI meets the selection criteria and passes the preliminary check. A client would then proceed on to the next stage and submit their resident visa application.

Auckland permanent residency

The SMC visa has one of the most comprehensive set of immigration instructions and it can be confusing for applicants to assess their own eligibility and strengths. If you are currently considering going down the SMC pathway and would like to use our services please get in touch with us.

Residence from Work

In November 2019, the New Zealand government announced closure of this category once the new Accredited Employer Work Visa is implemented. However, current work to residence work visa holders will still have the option to apply and obtain residence visas under the Residence from Work instructions. The two popular residence from work visa categories are:

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