New Zealand Permanent Residency Training

Course Description

World Visa Academy is designed for visa consultants and student counselors who want expert-level mastery of New Zealand Permanent Residency filing. The program focuses on Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa strategy , Accredited Employer Work Visa transitions, Green List Straight to Residence and Work to Residence pathways, skilled resident points system , occupational registration, qualification recognition, median wage thresholds (NZD $35.00/hour from March 2026), job offers with accredited employers, post-residence obligations , and application via Immigration New Zealand online portal. Training is delivered 100% through live interactive sessions. No recorded videos are provided. Participants receive structured study material, professional certification, post-course guidance, and access to the World Visa Academy.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: New Zealand PR System & Eligibility
  Overview of New Zealand PR pathways including Skilled Migrant Category and Green List, Immigration New Zealand assessment process, points system basics, and profile evaluation.
  
  Module 2: Skilled Migrant Category (Points System)
  Requirements for Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, points calculation, wage rules, qualification benefits, and the EOI and invitation process.
  
  Module 3: Green List Pathways
  Green List Tier 1 (Straight to Residence) and Tier 2 (Work to Residence) options, accredited employer requirements, wage thresholds, and fast-track pathways for key sectors like health, IT, and engineering.
  
  Module 4: Refusals & Long-Term Planning
  Common PR refusal reasons, re-application strategies, profile improvements, family inclusion, and citizenship pathway after residency.