cconcept:
Some not so good news here for prospective applicants for skilled migrant category.

Two changes to the Skilled Migrant Category have been announced:

1.The points threshold for automatic selection has been increased from 140 to 160 from 12 October 2016 (regardless of whether an applicant has a job offer)
2.The way applicants show evidence that they meet the minimum standard of English language is changing
Accepted English Language Tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)



LINK

segbas:
Please help me out with this


Hello Bosses in the house,

I need a link where some countries were exempted for evaluation or so,

I did my degree in India, I have came across the link before.

Thanks.

segbas:
Hello Bosses in the house,

I need a link where some countries were exempted for evaluation or so,

I did my degree in India, I have came across the link before.

Thanks.

hartson:

Learn to use google search engine for any kind of information.
check here
Qualifications Exempt from Assessment - Immigration New Zealand
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/35171.htm

cconcept:
Some not so good news here for prospective applicants for skilled migrant category.

Two changes to the Skilled Migrant Category have been announced:

1.The points threshold for automatic selection has been increased from 140 to 160 from 12 October 2016 (regardless of whether an applicant has a job offer)
2.The way applicants show evidence that they meet the minimum standard of English language is changing
Accepted English Language Tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)

Wow! No more IELTS - this is crazy

LINK

okezie007:

Wow! No more IELTS - this is crazy

cconcept:

IELTS is still valid.
These other tests are acceptable alternatives

segbas:
Thanks boss, I have tried google, but due to limited time, dts why I need direct link. offshore thing on Arabian Sea..... = STRESS.... sorry boss.

cconcept:

IELTS is still valid.
These other tests are acceptable alternatives

cconcept:

IELTS is still valid.
These other tests are acceptable alternatives

JERRYMAG4:


Please provide the link where you got this info. Not found anywhere, it is not true. IELTS is no longer acceptable. Please don't twist the news

hartson:
have a great evening

Cecegal:
Any Engineer in the house who has gone through the Pre-Assement and in the process for EOI your help is immediately needed.

hartson:
How may I help you?

Maraizu19:
Hi. Good morning all. I followed this thread yesterday and all the pages from 1-9. Most of the questions i would have loved to ask has been answered here. Thanks to the initiators. I also appreciate Etfash and Hartson effort.Thank you. I now have few questions to ask.

1)My elder brother will be the prinicipal applicant. He has been into business for the past 10 years. he is 32 yrs now. He currently does not have a Degree, or any other post secondary Education qaulification. He has only his O level result. Since he doesnt have any university education certificate, can he submit only his WAEC O level for PAR. He also has an experience of over 4 years in poultry farming, can he apply with that as his skill since he doesnt have a poultry farming certificate but he does well in it.(Poultry farming in skill shortage list). NOTE: He is also a graphic designer but he learnt it on his own. his qaulifications falls here http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/poultry-farmer/ My dear,NZ SMC-EOI assessment is point base so he will likely get no point for qualification which makes it impossible to attain the 160 point to qualify.Beside,NZQA body don't assess WAEC so I will advise he doesn't waste his money doing PAR.His experience still depend on post high school education even the link you mentioned above stated job title as poultry farm manager(i.e at manager level) so it is expected that applicant must posses a master or PhD qualification.

2) He wants me to be the person he will travel out with. I am 20 yrs. i am a programmer and web developer. I also do not have university education, But i have my certificate from NIIT as a java programmer and mobile APP developer. I also have a web developer certificate from systematics computers. I also have some Online certifications. Which do i submit for PAR together with my O level result? Or do i submit only my O level Result?
My qualifications falls here http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/software-and-applications-programmers-nec/The same thing I clarified above is applicable to you.Recently,the cumulative points to qualify for an ITA if an applicant successfully submits an EOI rose from 140 to 160 points

cc HARTSON AND ETFASH

JERRYMAG4:
Hi guys, how can I get someone in New Zealand that can arrange jobs? I am ready to pay. With the new rules of 160 points, one needs a job to click this immigration thing. Please help

40manlappy:
@hartson: Any idea of how much these recruitment agencies charge?

hartson:
have a great weekend

Maraizu19:


Thanks bro for your time and response. What if another of my Elder brother who is 28yrs, and has his OND be the prinicipal applicant while taking him along? Is OND assessed?

hartson:
40manlappy,nice to have U,I trust you are doing great.Well,their charge varies base on region,expertise(years of experience)type and condition of job expected,whether job is in regulated or non regulated profession,some are mere lobbyists while some have operational licence from govt.Ultimately, there is always no guarantee whatsoever.

40manlappy:


I am doing fine, thanks. Trust you are fine too. Please share the links so that I can read more on this. Cheers

hartson:


I bookmarked some of the links before but I had issues of virus with my system and it was formatted.I forgot to put down the links before formatting.

give me sometime let me find some of the links and share

hartson:
They evaluate OND but you will certainly get very low point for that level of qualification.Remember,eligibility to apply is determined by having 160 points and above.most people with first degree or masters struggle to get that point how much more a low qualification.happy sunday

hartson:
sorry don't feel left out.Is still not easy to get an arranged employment from Nigeria.recruitment agents based in NZ can help you with that but ready to pay through your nose and sign a contract agreement of no guarantee to secure for you a choice job or they will not be held liable for inability to get you a job after the expiration of the signed contract. In-fact,there are lots pros and cons if you decide to go that way.my own opinion tho.