Insights & Updates from Ethical Immigration
Our goal is to keep you up to date on important immigration developments, success stories, and helpful resources that guide you through every step of your journey.
Why Choose New Zealand for Higher Education?
Across the world, international students are facing increasing anxiety not about studying.......
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Pathways to Move to New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand is reshaping skilled residence again. The Government has announced two .........
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Work-Life Balance: Building a Career in New Zealand
If you can reach 6 skilled-resident points, hold (or have an offer for) a skilled job, and .....
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Global confusion, local clarity why international students are choosing New Zealand Aug 5, 2025 | 10:30
Across the world, international students are facing increasing anxiety — not about studying abroad itself, but about where to go. Recent global reports show that policy uncertainty — unpredictable visa rules, shifting post-study work rights, and frequent regulatory changes — has become the top barrier to student mobility.
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Skilled Migrant Residence Visa Category: What New Zealand’s New Changes Mean (2025–26) May 30, 2025 | 10:30
New Zealand is reshaping skilled residence again. The Government has announced two new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence pathways—aimed at workers with proven experience and at trades/technician talent—and signalled a reduction in NZ work-experience time for many applicants. The goal: help employers retain proven people already here and keep the economy moving).
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The SMC Revolution: Understanding New Zealand’s 6-Point Resident Visa and How to Earn Your Points Now May 4, 2024 | 10:30
If you can reach 6 skilled-resident points, hold (or have an offer for) a skilled job, and meet health/character/English requirements, you’re in the game for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa. Points come from one of three skill pillars — qualification, occupational registration, or income — and you can top up with NZ skilled work experience (up to +3) if needed.
No, you don’t have to work in NZ first if you already have the 6 points. You can apply now (subject to the other requirements, like having a skilled job offer).
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