New Zealand Immigrants: What is the New Zealand WTR visa?

WTR(Work to Residence Policy) was originally put forward in New Zealand, with the purpose of giving immigrants who want to live in New Zealand but have not found skilled jobs the opportunity to enter this country and seek skilled jobs in the local labor market. Applicants with WTR can bring their children into the country, and children can also enjoy the right to free education. It seems good, but there is a hidden crisis. The Immigration Bureau knows that if the applicant can't find a technical job within 9 months, it means leaving. However, the Immigration Bureau did not clearly inform this.

According to the statistics released by the Immigration Bureau in 2009, in 2009, the number of WTR visas and permits was 226 1, and 44% of them could not find jobs after entering the country. This means that a considerable number of WTR holders only apply for tourist visas, student visas or overstay after their visas expire, and many people enter New Zealand with their children from marriage. If they can't find skills all the time, they will fall into a huge situation.

Under pressure, Immigration New Zealand extended the validity of WTR visa from 6 months to 9 months on April 6, 2007. However, it is not enough to extend it for only three months, because the applicant is not only subject to the choice of foreign employers, but also faces the restrictions of the skilled employment policy of the Immigration Bureau, because you must prove that you are qualified for this job. Immigration did not give much support to the follow-up of WTR. Instead, it told the media, "They must find skilled jobs to pass the residency exam, otherwise, they are not eligible to become New Zealand residents."

On July 20 1 1, the Immigration Bureau further restricted the rights of WTR, canceled the right of WTR holders to bring their families and children into the country, and changed the original WTR visa to SMC job-seeking visa. After that, if the applicant obtains SMC job visa when applying for skilled migration (traditionally, most people still call it WTR), then only the main applicant can go to New Zealand to apply for a job.

In view of the current situation, as a skilled immigrant applicant, he can only do more work in the early stage to avoid being passive. The following are some suggestions for applicants' reference:

Provide skilled job opportunities for employers in New Zealand.

Try to provide evidence to prove your work experience, especially overseas work experience.

If there is a spouse as a deputy applicant, try to provide relevant certificates about the spouse's education and work experience.

Tell CO that you have relatives and friends in new Zealand who can help you live, study and work.

After you enter the country, you have enough funds for your settlement or business plan, instead of adding burden to the government when you land.

Your second skill is a job that is in short supply in New Zealand. You can provide relevant academic qualifications or proof of experience.

In short, with the tightening of immigration policy, holding a technical job in New Zealand will be the decisive factor for your successful immigration to New Zealand, so it is the right way for applicants to fundamentally solve the local employment problem.