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The SMC pathway can lead eligible skilled migrants towards residence in New Zealand.
Get professional support for eligibility, documentation and application preparation.
Want to build a successful career in New Zealand? The New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is designed for skilled professionals who want to live and work in New Zealand.
Our team can help you understand the SMC pathway, check your profile and guide you through the application process with professional support.
The Skilled Migrant Category is a New Zealand immigration pathway for skilled people who want to live and work in the country.
Your eligibility can depend on factors such as your qualifications, skilled employment, work experience and other requirements set by New Zealand immigration rules.
If you meet the required criteria, you may be able to apply for residence through the SMC pathway.
A pathway towards New Zealand residence for eligible skilled workers.
Opportunity to live, work and build your career in New Zealand.
Eligible applicants may be able to include their partner and dependent children.
Access to New Zealand's healthcare and education systems, subject to eligibility.
Possibility of applying for citizenship after meeting the required residence conditions.
Eligibility depends on the current New Zealand immigration rules and your individual profile.
Be within the applicable age requirement.
Meet the required English language standard.
Have relevant skills, qualifications or skilled employment.
Meet the required skilled work experience criteria, where applicable.
Meet health and character requirements.
Your profile is assessed according to the requirements applicable to the Skilled Migrant Category at the time of your application.
Your age can be an important part of your eligibility.
Your skilled job or employment in New Zealand may contribute to your eligibility.
Relevant skilled work experience can support your migration profile.
Recognised qualifications may be relevant to your skilled migration assessment.
Certain partner-related criteria may apply depending on your application.
Relevant New Zealand study or work experience may be considered where applicable.
Different parts of your profile can be important when assessing your skilled migration pathway.
| Factor | How It Can Matter |
|---|---|
| Age | Applicant's age may affect eligibility. |
| Skilled Employment | Relevant skilled employment can be important. |
| Work Experience | Relevant skilled experience may support your profile. |
| Qualifications | Recognised qualifications may support eligibility. |
| Partner Factors | Partner-related criteria may apply. |
| New Zealand Experience | Relevant NZ study or work experience may be considered. |
Start with a profile assessment to understand whether the New Zealand skilled migration pathway may be suitable for you.
Collect your educational documents, employment records, English test results and other required documents.
If applicable to your pathway, submit the required Expression of Interest and provide accurate information about your profile.
If selected and invited under the applicable process, you can move forward with your residence visa application.
Submit your complete application with all required documents and supporting evidence.
Immigration New Zealand will assess your application. If approved, you can move forward with your residence pathway in New Zealand.
Every applicant has a different profile. Our team helps you understand your options and guides you through the application process.
We assess your profile and explain suitable migration options.
Get help preparing and organising your required documents.
Get professional assistance throughout the application process.
We help you understand the current requirements and process applicable to your case.
Don't let confusion stop your international career plans. Get your profile assessed and understand your possible New Zealand skilled migration options.