202 1 New Changes in New Zealand's Work Visa for Studying Abroad and Immigration Policy

Now many European and American countries have raised the threshold for studying abroad, which makes many students set their sights on New Zealand. 202 1 What changes have taken place in New Zealand's work visa and immigration? Let's take a look at these contents.

I. Work Visa Policy for International Students

1. Cancel the two-year work visa sponsored by employers at all levels;

2. Students who have completed Grade 4-6 junior college and non-degree Grade 7 courses (such as GD and GC) can obtain 1 year open work permit; For graduates who study GD, if they need professional registration because of their major employment (such as teaching and nursing), they will be given an additional open work permit in the second year;

3. Provide 2-year open work permits for students outside Auckland who have completed Grade 4-6 and non-degree Grade 7 courses before 2002112;

4. Provide 3-year open work permit for students with Grade 7 undergraduate education or above;

5. For international students who are studying for the eighth-grade postgraduate diploma and whose majors are on the long-term shortage list, the sponsor's spouse will give them the treatment of applying for an open work visa and free schooling for minor children.

Second, the immigration conditions for studying abroad

Most students who apply for studying in New Zealand will get a 1 year work visa after graduation. As long as students find jobs during this period and reach 160 according to the scoring system, they can basically immigrate successfully.

For graduates with CET-6 education, if you want to get 160, please refer to the following information:

Basic score: 40 points for education, 50 points for recruitment, 30 points for age (under 30 years old), total 120 points.

1. Work outside Auckland +30 points, 1 year+10, total 160 points.

2. Working in Auckland, with more than 2 years of work invitation+10, work experience+10, spouse's New Zealand education +20, and total score 160.

3. The undergraduate course of Auckland University of Technology is exempt from IELTS for one and a half years. After graduation, the academic degree is 70 points, the job invitation is 60 points, and the age (below 30) is 30 points, totaling 160 points.

Third, the immigration policy for studying abroad

1. Close the work permit with low academic qualifications.

This year, the local government proposed that graduates of low-level courses need to get a fair invitation in advance if they want to apply for a work visa. Moreover, the number of these visas has also decreased this year, by more than 65,438+0,000. Therefore, if you want to get a work permit after graduation, you'd better complete the courses above Grade 8 before the end of next year.

2. Introduce new immigrant visas

(1) "Basic Work Sign". The number of such visas issued each year does not exceed 1000. Most importantly, these people can get visas directly without scoring.

(2) "Establish a work permit in New Zealand". The number of such visas is about 65,438+0,000-65,438+0,500 per year, mainly for overseas construction workers with work experience. As long as you meet the requirements, you can get a three-year visa.

Fourth, New Zealand's dominant majors

1, preschool education major

Recommended institutions: New Zealand Institute of Higher Education, Victoria Institute of Technology, Victoria University, etc.

School profile: The New Zealand Institute of Higher Education was founded in 1982 with a history of 29 years. It is a pre-school education college recognized by the New Zealand Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Academic Accreditation Council. It is also the largest preschool education college in New Zealand. The school offers all pre-school education disciplines from certificate courses to postgraduate courses, and has the right to award bachelor's degrees and master's degrees.

2. Social work major

Recommended institutions: Massey University school profile: Massey University was founded in 1927. Its research facilities are first-class, with two of the eight excellent research centers supported by the New Zealand government, and it is also a partner of the other three centers. Many teachers in the school are internationally renowned and engaged in cutting-edge scientific research. There are more than 100 international relations and academic activities with some foreign universities, which provide students with a lot of opportunities for exchange and study abroad.

3.MPA major

Recommended institutions: University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, Auckland University of Technology, Massey University, etc.

Application conditions: the average score of undergraduate professional courses is 70-75 or above, IELTS 6.5, and the single item is not less than 6.0;

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Advantages of studying in New Zealand

1, the entry threshold is relaxed.

Basically, all schools will offer preparatory courses to help students carry out pre-formal training, so even if the foundation is slightly lacking, you can choose a roundabout way to submit your application for studying abroad. In terms of professional skills, cross-disciplinary students can directly submit applications for preparatory courses; Language is much easier. Even if you don't have a language transcript, you can submit a double admission application, as long as you can get in.

2. High academic recognition

There are not many institutions in New Zealand, which add up to no more than 50, and students will prefer well-known institutions when choosing institutions. After screening, the schools are all popular institutions with high international recognition. Of course, the basic degree setting and curriculum arrangement are standardized contents, so you don't have to worry about the company's disapproval when you are employed, but if you are returning to China, you must remember the certification.