SM3.5 Skilled Migrant Category requirements
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
Restructured the points system and requirements for the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa, establishing new criteria for applications made on or after 28 August 2017.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: Restructured the points system and requirements for the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa, establishing new criteria for applications made on or after 28 August 2017.
Official source excerpt
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Applications made on and after 28 August 2017 in response to an Invitation to Apply resulting from selection of an Expression of Interest from the Skilled Migrant Category Pool prior to 28 August 2017, will be assessed in terms of the Skilled Migrant Category criteria and associated Appendices 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Operational Manual in effect on 27 August 2017.
Review method
Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews
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Other New Zealand changes operative in 2017
- 2017-05-08Application of Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Scheme to Character Checks for Supporting Partners in Partnership Category Applications
- 2017-05-22Introduction of the South Island Contribution Work Visa (WR7)
- 2017-05-22RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions
- 2017-08-28Essential Skills Work Visa Remuneration Thresholds and Duration Adjustments
- 2017-12-20Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme Cap Increase (December 2017)