New Zealand is one of the few developed countries with an open immigration policy that willingly accepts qualified specialists from other countries. Economic and political stability, calm, friendly to foreigners society made this country very attractive for people from the countries of the former USSR. However, no matter how soft the immigration policy of New Zealand, obtaining the right to live and work in this country has its own difficulties and peculiarities.
Instruction manual
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Despite the fact that New Zealand is an English-speaking country and is formed mainly by immigrants from the former British Empire and the Netherlands, modern New Zealand legislation does not have preferences regarding the nationality or cultural affiliation of immigrants. The main selection criteria are personal and professional qualities.
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In 1991, a scoring system for candidates similar to Canada and Australia was introduced in New Zealand. Within the framework of this system, such characteristics of the applicant as age, social and marital status, professional qualifications, work experience, language knowledge and financial security are taken into account. To obtain a residence permit, you need to score a certain number of points for the totality of signs.
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In accordance with the 2009 Immigration Act, any foreigner who wants to move to New Zealand must first obtain a residence permit or so-called residency. This residence permit allows you to legally stay in the country, work or study, do business. He also provides the right to free medical care and gives all rights similar to the rights of citizens of the country, except for political ones. After three years and eight months of residence in New Zealand, an immigrant has the right to apply for New Zealand citizenship.
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You can obtain a residence permit in New Zealand in four main categories: professional category, business category, family program, and investment in the New Zealand economy. Most emigrants from Russia and neighboring countries leave precisely for the professional category. New Zealand is very interested in attracting young qualified specialists, therefore, with the appropriate education and some work experience, this method of immigration is the most promising.
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In addition, the country's leadership periodically conducts additional programs to attract young professionals. They are oriented both to students and to graduates. However, you must remember that higher education in New Zealand is paid, and if you plan to move to this country as a student, you should be able to provide for yourself while studying and pay for the entire course. But after graduation in New Zealand, obtaining a residence permit will be much easier.
Useful advice
You can obtain more accurate information about existing requirements and documents required for immigration on the website of the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow.
