Who will be affected by the tightening of New Zealand's immigration policy?

From 20 16, 10, 12, the score of automatically invited immigrants increased from 140 to 160 (regardless of whether the applicant has a work contract or not).

The way applicants prove that they have reached the minimum English level has changed.

After 20 16, 10, 12, choose candidates with 160 or above. This will ensure that the number of skilled immigrants in the 20 16/ 17 fiscal year remains within the target figure. Previously, applicants with a score above 100 still had a chance to qualify in theory, which could be considered untenable. The number of places will basically run out at 160, and applicants below 160 can indeed apply, but the probability of being selected is basically zero.

In the New Zealand Settlement Plan of fiscal years 20 16/ 17 and 20 17/ 18, the government set the number of skilled immigrants and business immigrants at 50,500-57,500. The score of the "candidate pool" will be adjusted according to the overall realization needs of the New Zealand resident plan. Skilled immigrant applicants must have a minimum English level of IELTS 6.5.

After 2016165438+1October 2 1, the Immigration Bureau will also recognize the scores of English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, Cambridge English, PTE and OET.