At New Zealand Visa Expert, we are often asked about the English language skills that are needed for the SMC Resident Visa. In order to meet the New Zealand Resident Visa requirements through the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa Program, you will need a minimum overall score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Test or Academic Test. In addition, the score must be less than two years old. [...]
When you immigrate to New Zealand, you must be invited or have an “Invitation to Apply” (ITA) to go through the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa Program. [...]
Your official notification to New Zealand’s government is called your “Expression of Interest” (EOI), which indicates that you are interested in applying for immigration to New Zealand with the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa Program. [...]
One of the many benefits of being granted a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa to New Zealand is the option to apply for New Zealand citizenship in the future after meeting the criteria. [...]
If you are interested in moving to New Zealand, you are likely interested in the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa. The SMC Visa is based on points, which are determined by specific factors such as education, age, work experience, employment skills, and family. NewZealandVisaExpert, working in collaboration with an IAA-licensed Immigration Advisor, helps people who [...]
