New Zealand Post-study work - PR & settlement
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Does my previous work experience from India count towards New Zealand PR points, or only experience gained in New Zealand?
→Are there any regional area benefits or points for PR in New Zealand, and how do city preferences affect that for a Master's?
→How hard is it for a computer science master's graduate from New Zealand to find a job and get PR?
→Finding your first job is genuinely hard, since New Zealand's tech market is small and employers favor local experience over a masters degree. Getting PR afterward is comparatively easy, since a Level 9 masters grants all 6 SMC points automatically, and many roles sit on the Green List.
Does a New Zealand master's followed by a post-study work visa make sense as a PR route for an experienced designer?
→Yes, it makes sense, since a Level 9 masters gives you all 6 Skilled Migrant Category points, and graduation brings a 3-year open work visa to find a role. Design is not on New Zealand's Green List though, so you still need a job offer at or above median wage.
At 35 with over a decade of work experience, is pursuing a master's in New Zealand for PR still worth it?
→Yes, at 35 a New Zealand masters can still be worth it for residency, since a Level 9 masters grants all 6 points needed under the Skilled Migrant Category. You still need a qualifying job offer at median wage, so success depends on whether your industry matches shortage sectors.
Which undergraduate degree is safest for eventually pursuing a master's and PR in Australia or New Zealand?
→Nursing, education, and social work are the safest undergraduate degrees for a future master's and permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand, since both countries treat healthcare and teaching as long term shortages. Engineering is also solid, while business, commerce, and IT degrees face heavy saturation and weaker PR odds.
All Questions (64)
Does my previous work experience from India count towards New Zealand PR points, or only experience gained in New Zealand?
→Are there any regional area benefits or points for PR in New Zealand, and how do city preferences affect that for a Master's?
→How hard is it for a computer science master's graduate from New Zealand to find a job and get PR?
→Does a New Zealand master's followed by a post-study work visa make sense as a PR route for an experienced designer?
→At 35 with over a decade of work experience, is pursuing a master's in New Zealand for PR still worth it?
→Which undergraduate degree is safest for eventually pursuing a master's and PR in Australia or New Zealand?
→Can I migrate to Australia after getting PR in New Zealand and what are the PR eligibility criteria in Australia?
→Can my family come to New Zealand on dependent visas and work without a separate work visa once I get PR?
→Will my son be able to get permanent residency (PR) in New Zealand after completing his bachelor degree in civil engineering?
→What are the visa options for PR countries for someone with my profile in Ireland/New Zealand for a Master's?
→Do we have any option for a teaching course in New Zealand that can lead to a PR pathway for a Diploma/Master's?
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