Dear All,
I am new to the forum and NZ immigration as well. This forum looks really nice and thanks to all for putting their valuable time and efforts to help others. I seek following clarification regarding submitting online EOI application. Would really appreciate your responses. Please help!!!!!!!!!!
(1) I, the primary applicant, have a M.Sc Degree Civil Engineering from USA. Is this qualification equivalent to a Level 9 and entitled to 60 points for Skilled Migration Category? Moreover, does this qualification requires an assessment from New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or it is considered at par with New Zealand educational standards? Will I be entitled for bonus points for this qualification.
(2) My wife’s educational qualification is a Bachelor of Science (Computers) i.e. 12+3 from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. Do I need to get her qualification assessed by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or her qualification is also acceptable per New Zealand qualification standards. Is it equivalent to level 7 and entitled to 50 points? What does Bachelor with Honors means? Does it have to do anything with percentage passing i.e. First Class, Second Class etc.?
(3) My wife's entire education is in English language. Is it still mandatory for her to appear for English language test like IELTS etc?
(4) My work experience is in the Long term Skill Shortage/Absolute skill shortage list (Occupation code-233214 Structural Engineer). I have 2 years of work experience in USA and about 5 years of work experience in India. In order to claim points for my skilled employment does my work experience gained in India would be considered equivalent to comparable labor market? Will I be allotted points for my work experience in India or it would be just for USA? What documents are required to claim points and bonus points for skill shortage? Is job reference letter from previous employers required or mandatory?
(5) I have no immigration adviser and I would like to apply by myself. What option should I select in filling the online form for Expression of Interest where I am asked to select any of following options for immigration adviser Unlicensed, Licensed and exempt? There is no option to select “no advisor”. How do i complete this section, because without selecting any of the above choices the form is not completed and the status remains “NO” under the heading “Completed”.
(6) I have studied and worked in USA from 2006 to 2010 (which is 4 years). Will I be required to submit police clearance certificate for my stay in USA. In the checklist, which I have downloaded from website (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/branc...checklists.htm) it is mentioned that police certificate is required from country in which one has lived for 5 years or more.
(7) What if after submitting expression of interest, I don’t receive invitation to apply within 6months. Will I be refunded the application fees for submission of EOI?
(8) Are there any ceiling or cap limit on number of application for EOI? Is there any time line or deadline for submission of EOI? How many points would ascertain receiving ITA?
(9) In general how long does it takes from submission of EOI to ITA, to move to NZ?
Thanks