Hi
I am planning to apply for skilled migrant category visa of NZ. I have few questions which i have mentioned below.
1: Is there any specific time period to apply for this skilled migrant visa? or one can apply for the EOI as and when required? if yes
2: what is the minimum and maximum time frame for this entire process if i start the process in june 2014?
3:Regarding the EOI process when i check for the points i get 145 points and sometimes i feel i am eligible only for few categories and the points come to 120. but the bottom line is i get 120
points for sure but i want to get out of the pool . in order to do that i need 140+ points any help regarding that would be greatly appreciated.
4:For the recognized qualifications i need my BTEcH(computerscience and engineering degree) to be assessed by NZQA.for EOI i have to go for PAR(pre assesment result) and later when i get ITA then i
need to have full assessment(I didnt understand this ? do i need to send all my btech degree orginal certificates or if i send the certified copies( legally authorised) would that suffice?
5:I had my education in english medium and i am good at english. even though i may not be excellent. Is ielts mandatory ?
6:I am working as a senior software engineer on .net with 7 years experience and i had been trying to get a job from NZ employer but they all want legal permit to work in NZ. until and unless i get
job offer i cant apply for work permit and for work permit visa they need job offer it has become catch 22 situation for me. what are the chances of getting PR or atleast what is the chance of
getting job search visa of 9 months?
7:As i don't have any job offer i believe there will be a visa interview down the line. how would be the interview taken is it in person or phone? if it is in person then do i need to fly to
newzealand or the visa officer will call me to one of the immigration offices in india?