Hi I am very happy to find this forum and loved it that people are so active and helping each other. I have a simple question...

My brother in Law is applying for a SMC visa as a "ICT Project Manager" . He scored 150 points(without job offer) and it is an offshore application. However, his LIA advised that no matter your EOI picked up automatically but INZ not gonna grant Visa as you do not have a job offer and it really does not matter how many points your score 140 or 200. Here is the point calculation

Qualification---- 50
Qualification in Absolute skill shortage---10
Age--- 25
Work Experience (7 years)---- 20
Work experience in Absolute Skill Shortage Area--- 15
Partner Qualification-----20
Close Family in NZ------ 10

Total: 150

Can you please advice if it is worth to take a chance because what LIA is saying doesn't make any sense to me.