Skilled Migration to New Zealand: These are the eligibility requirements for that program and the regulated occupations

A year ago, New Zealand reported that the country’s economy needed 75,000 skilled jobs.

It is now emphasized that the New Zealand nation has a PQualified Immigration Program with which, according to the site mequieroir.com, it plans to attract qualified workers with specific technical skills, mastery of the English language, professional career and other qualities and competencies required by the local labor market.

Employee profile New Zealand is looking for

For this type of immigrant, New Zealand offers the Qualified Immigration Program – “Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa” – specifically designed for:

Although New Zealand’s Skilled Immigration Program is “open to applicants from any profession, if you are invited to apply for residency you must demonstrate that you have a technical or professional qualification and work experience in an occupation covered by the List of skilled occupations. in the English List of Skilled Occupations) or the List of Employment Treated as Exceptions (occupations treated as exceptions).

This is how Ecuadorians can choose to take part of the 75,000 jobs New Zealand has available

Requirements to work in New Zealand

If you want to immigrate to New Zealand under the Qualified Immigration Program, mequieroir.com states that you must meet the following basic requirements:

An individual who requires dialysis treatment, or who suffers from tuberculosis or severe hemophilia, or who has a physical, intellectual, cognitive, or sensory disability requiring full-time special care may not be eligible for the qualified immigration program. Other medical conditions may be assessed before the visa is granted.

Points test

The candidate must evaluate his/her profile during the call Points test (point system). This andevaluates the candidate’s academic degree, profession and work experience, among other criteria, details mequieroir.com

If the candidate “meets the minimum 100 points required to qualify for the skilled immigration program, he or she may submit an expression of interest (EOI) indicating their desire to immigrate to New Zealand.”

The expression of interest enters a collection of applications or applications, from which the best ones (those with the most points) are selected from time to time to be assessed by the immigration authorities.

After the evaluation, the candidate may receive an invitation from the authorities to submit a formal application for permanent residence through the qualified immigration program.

Professional validations and regulated professions

Some professions – details mequieroir.com – are protected by law in New Zealand, therefore their exercise by a foreigner requires prior validation by the respective professional body or association.

Please note the extensive list of regulated professions:

Are you planning to travel to New Zealand?

Ecuadorian citizens require a visa to enter New Zealand.

On the mfat.govt.nz page they say the process falls under the authority of New Zealand’s immigration service, Immigration New Zealand www.immigration.govt.nz.

The only way to process your visa is online, via the Immigration New Zealand website: www.immigration.govt.nz.

New Zealand Visa Requirements in Ecuador

To apply for the New Zealand visitor visa in Ecuador, certain requirements must be met:

For more information about the New Zealand visa for Ecuador, you can read here

(JO)