Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
INZ has announced that the SMC is reopening in November 2022, as per below timelines.
9 November 2022
Selections will resume from 9 November 2022. All EOIs with at least 160 points will be selected.
18 January 2023
The second selection will be on 18 January 2023. All EOIs with at least 180 points will be selected.
After 18 January 2023
A rebalanced system will be used (or INZ is planning to use it). You will need a total of 6 points to apply.
Get in touch
We suggest you get an eligibility assessment as soon as possible to allow certainty of a residency outcome and guidance on what is required to apply, our team is ready to help. Contact Us today to book an initial consultation.
Straight to Residence: Green List Tier 1
If you have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited employer in an occupation on Tier 1 of the Green List and meet the specified requirements on the list for the occupation, you could apply for residence under Straight to Residence category from 5 September 2022. You’ll need to meet the age, health and character requirements.
Find out if your role is in the Green List Tier 1 occupations list
Work to Residence: Green List Tier 2 and Highly Paid
The Green List tier 2 and Highly Paid residence pathways have replaced the previous Talent (Accredited Employer) Residence from Work Category (Talent Visa).
Green List Tier 2
If you have worked for 2 years in a Green List Tier 2 occupation and meet the specified requirements on the list for the occupation, you could apply for residence under work to Residence category from September 2022.
Find out if your role is in the Green List Tier 2 occupations list
Highly Paid
The Highly Paid resident visa provide a pathway to residence for people who were paid at least two times the median wage (currently $55.52 per hour) over a 24-month period.
