New zealand immigration points

New Zealand's immigration points system is used to assess the eligibility of applicants for residence visas under the Skilled Migrant Category. The points are awarded based on various factors, including the applicant's age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other skills and qualifications. Here are the main factors that are considered in the points system:

Core Human Capital Factors (60 points)

  1. Age: 18-30 years = 30 points, 31-39 years = 25 points, 40-44 years = 20 points, 45-49 years = 15 points, 50 years and over = 10 points
  2. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher = 30 points, Postgraduate degree or higher = 40 points
  3. Work experience: 2-5 years = 20 points, 5-8 years = 30 points, 8-12 years = 40 points, 12 years and over = 50 points
  4. Language proficiency: IELTS (General or Academic) = 20 points, TOEFL (iBT) = 20 points, Cambridge English: Advanced = 20 points

Additional Points (40 points)

  1. Partner's qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher = 10 points, Postgraduate degree or higher = 20 points
  2. Partner's work experience: 2-5 years = 10 points, 5-8 years = 20 points, 8-12 years = 30 points, 12 years and over = 40 points
  3. Spouse or partner's language proficiency: IELTS (General or Academic) = 10 points, TOEFL (iBT) = 10 points, Cambridge English: Advanced = 10 points
  4. Children: 1 child = 10 points, 2 children = 20 points, 3 children = 30 points
  5. Community language: Proficiency in a language other than English = 10 points
  6. Business or investment experience: 2-5 years = 10 points, 5-8 years = 20 points, 8-12 years = 30 points, 12 years and over = 40 points
  7. Special skills or qualifications: 10 points

Bonus Points (10 points)

  1. Job offer in New Zealand: 10 points
  2. Invitation to apply for residence: 10 points

To be eligible for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category, applicants must score at least 160 points. The points are awarded based on the information provided in the application, and the applicant's qualifications and experience are assessed against the points system.

It's worth noting that the points system is subject to change, and applicants should check the official New Zealand Immigration website for the most up-to-date information.