New Zealand PR Consultants in Surat: The 6-Point System
Immigrate to New Zealand under the streamlined 6-point Skilled Migrant Category. Benefit from Green List Tier 1 fast-track residence, high demand occupations, and exceptional Kiwi lifestyle.
New Zealand's Simplified 6-Point Category
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has modernized the Skilled Migrant Category into an objective 6-point framework. Under this system, applicants need 6 points to apply for residence—derived from New Zealand occupational registration, a recognized bachelor's/master's/PhD degree, or high income, combined with skilled work experience in New Zealand.
In addition, New Zealand's Green List features in-demand occupations eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa, bypassing the points system entirely for healthcare workers, engineers, ICT project managers, and environmental scientists.
How 6 Points Can Be Formed:
- Academic Qualifications: A Doctorate (PhD) earns 6 points immediately. A Master's degree earns 5 points. A Bachelor's Honors degree earns 4 points.
- New Zealand Skilled Work Experience: 1 point per year of skilled work in New Zealand (up to a maximum of 3 points).
- Skilled Job Offer & Work Visa: A full-time, permanent job offer from an Accredited Employer paid at or above the median wage is mandatory. As premier New Zealand Work Permit Consultants Surat, Inspire Education assists applicants in securing and transitioning from the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Surat to full Skilled Resident status.
NZ PR Summary
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Points Required:
Exactly 6 Points under SMC -
Green List Tier 1:
Straight to Residence (No waiting period) -
Green List Tier 2:
Work to Residence after 24 months -
English Requirement:
IELTS (6.5) or PTE Academic (58+) -
Age Limit:
Up to 55 years of age
The New Zealand 6-Point SMC Points Matrix
Immigration New Zealand grants permanent residence when an applicant secures 6 total points. You can claim points from ONE skill area (Qualifications, Registration, or Income) PLUS points for New Zealand skilled work experience.
Qualify for Tier 1 Straight to Residence?
Medical practitioners, registered nurses, civil engineers, ICT project managers, and cyber specialists can bypass the 6-point system completely and apply for immediate New Zealand permanent residence.
Free New Zealand PR Assessment Tool (SMC 6-Point System)
Evaluate your migration eligibility under Immigration New Zealand's official Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) criteria. Calculate whether you achieve the mandatory 6 points or qualify for fast-track Green List residence.
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What Our Clients & Families Say
Real experiences from candidates across Surat and South Gujarat who achieved their global relocation goals with Inspire Education.
"Inspire Education guided us through New Zealand's new 6-point Skilled Migrant system. Jay Sir verified my NZQA International Qualification Assessment and employer accreditation. We received our Resident Visa with complete peace of mind!"
"As a registered healthcare professional, I qualified for the Straight to Residence pathway under Immigration New Zealand's Green List. Inspire Education's prompt legal handling made the entire relocation effortless."
"Their step-by-step clarity regarding median wage thresholds, accredited employer job checks, and residence applications gave my family absolute confidence. Outstanding immigration consultants in Surat!"
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand PR
Clear guidance on the 6-point Skilled Migrant Category, Green List pathways, and median wage criteria.
Under INZ's 6-point SMC framework, candidates need a total of 6 points to qualify for residence. Points can be claimed from one primary skill indicator: New Zealand occupational registration (3–6 pts), recognized qualifications (Bachelor's Honours = 4 pts, Master's = 5 pts, Doctorate/PhD = 6 pts), or high income (1.5x–3x median wage = 3–6 pts). In addition, candidates can add 1 point per year of skilled work in New Zealand (up to 3 pts). A permanent, full-time skilled job offer from an Accredited Employer paid at or above the median wage is mandatory.
Green List Tier 1 provides a "Straight to Residence Visa," allowing eligible applicants (such as specialist doctors, nurses, civil/structural engineers, ICT software managers) to apply for New Zealand residence from offshore or immediately upon arrival without any waiting period. Green List Tier 2 provides a "Work to Residence Visa," where candidates work for 24 months in a specified tier 2 role with an Accredited Employer before applying for residence. Our New Zealand Work Permit Consultants Surat assist with the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Surat applicants require to initiate this work-to-residence journey.
Principal applicants must achieve an overall score of IELTS 6.5 (or PTE Academic 58+) in a test taken within the last 2 years. The maximum age limit to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is 55 years at the time of application invitation.
Our certified immigration advisors in Vesu, Surat manage the complete process: verifying your university degree through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA International Qualification Assessment - IQA), validating Accredited Employer job checks, drafting Expressions of Interest (EOI), and preparing error-free Resident Visa documentation.
To claim points for skilled job offers or NZ work experience under the 6-point system, roles classified under ANZSCO Skill Levels 1–3 must pay at least the New Zealand median wage ($31.61/hour), while roles claiming points from high remuneration must pay 1.5x or 2x the median wage.
Tier 1 Green List roles allow qualified candidates to apply for direct residence immediately upon securing an accredited employer job offer. Tier 2 roles require working for an accredited New Zealand employer in that occupation for 24 months before submitting the resident visa application.
Yes. The principal applicant can include their legally married or de facto spouse and dependent children up to age 24 in a single New Zealand resident visa application, granting full permanent residency rights to the entire family.
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