How can a student visa in New Zealand help with PR?

A student visa in New Zealand can help in getting Permanent Residency PR if you follow the right steps after completing your studies Here's how it works

Step by Step Path from Student Visa to PR in New Zealand:

1 Study a Course That Leads to Skilled Jobs

Choose a course that is listed on the Green List or has strong demand in New Zealand Example:

• Information technology

• Engineering

• Healthcare nursing aged care

• Trades like electrician plumber chef

• Agriculture and forestry

These fields improve your chances of getting a job and eventually PR

2 Apply for a Post Study Work Visa

After finishing your study you can apply for a Post Study Work Visa:

• This lets you stay in New Zealand and work for up to 3 years

• You do not need a job offer to apply for this visa

• You can work in any job but working in your field helps for PR

3 Find a Skilled Job

Get a full time job related to your qualification under the skilled occupation list:

• The job must pay a certain minimum salary

• It should match your level of study

• The employer may need to be accredited

4 Apply for Resident Visa through Skilled Migrant Category or Green List Pathway

If you have a skilled job and meet other criteria like:

• Age under 56

• Good English skills

• Good health and character

• Points based on job offer qualification and experience

You can apply for a Resident Visa

If your job is on the Green List Tier 1 you may be eligible for a straight to residence visa

5 After Holding a Resident Visa You Can Apply for PR

After living in New Zealand as a resident for 2 years and meeting the conditions you can apply for Permanent Residency

Summary:

• Study a course with job opportunities

• Get a post study work visa

• Find a skilled job

• Apply for a resident visa

• After 2 years apply for permanent residency