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Good news for job-hunting skilled migrants
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Tuesday, 3 April 2007
Intending skilled migrants coming to New Zealand under the Work to Residence policy will get more time to find a job, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.
“We have listened and acted on the considerable feedback from the migrant community regarding the time that some prospective migrants need to come here and find a skilled position,” the minister says.
"People granted Work to Residence permits under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) will, from 10 April, be given nine months instead of six to find a job. Overseas applicants will also be given an additional three months to get to New Zealand before that nine months begins.
“Another change means that skilled migrants who find a job will no longer need to work for three months prior to getting residence."
A transitional policy for those already in New Zealand on the Work to Residence permit has also been approved. Immigration officers will have the ability to waive some immigration fees after the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage.
“During a review of this policy we took on board feedback from a number of migrants and migrant groups who felt that the current policy was putting some at a disadvantage. We heard anecdotally of cases where people had excellent skills on offer, but just needed an extra few months to get a skilled job.
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Johannes Petrus (Peter) Hubertus Cornelis Hendrikx
Licensed Immigration Adviser
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