New zealand immigration points cut off

The points-based system used by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to assess the suitability of applicants for residence visas is called the "Skilled Migrant Category" (SMC). The points are awarded based on various factors, including the applicant's age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and qualifications.

The points required to be eligible for residence under the SMC vary depending on the category and the type of visa being applied for. Here are the general points requirements for the Skilled Migrant Category:

Expression of Interest (EOI) points:

• To be eligible to submit an EOI, applicants must score at least 160 points out of 160.
• The points are awarded as follows:
  • Age: 0-30 points
  • Qualifications: 0-50 points
  • Work experience: 0-50 points
  • Language proficiency: 0-30 points
  • Job offer: 0-30 points
  • Other factors (e.g. community language, partner's qualifications): 0-10 points

Invitation to Apply (ITA) points:

• Once an applicant's EOI is selected, they will be invited to apply for residence.
• To be eligible for an ITA, applicants must score at least 140 points out of 160.
• The points are awarded as follows:
  • Age: 0-30 points
  • Qualifications: 0-50 points
  • Work experience: 0-50 points
  • Language proficiency: 0-30 points
  • Job offer: 0-30 points
  • Other factors (e.g. community language, partner's qualifications): 0-10 points

Cut-off points:

• The points required to be eligible for an ITA can vary depending on the category and the number of applications received.
• INZ publishes a cut-off points list on its website, which shows the points required for an ITA in each category.
• The cut-off points are based on the points awarded to the applicant with the lowest score who was invited to apply in the previous round.

Here are the current cut-off points for the Skilled Migrant Category:

• Expression of Interest (EOI) cut-off points:
  • 160 points (the minimum points required to submit an EOI)
• Invitation to Apply (ITA) cut-off points:
  • 140 points (the minimum points required to be eligible for an ITA)
  • 145 points (the current cut-off points for an ITA in the Skilled Migrant Category)

Please note that these points are subject to change, and applicants should check the INZ website for the most up-to-date information.