This document provides a step-by-step guide to applying for skilled migrant status in New Zealand. It outlines the application fees, required documents for the Invitation to Apply (ITA) stage, and requirements for obtaining a work to residence permit within three months of a job offer. These include showing proof of sufficient funds to support oneself and family for at least the first three months in New Zealand.

1. Skilled Migrant Category: Step by Step Guide November 2008 Pinoyz2NZ Manila Meet Rica C. T.

2. Explore INZ site INZ site SMC link EOI online application Quick links

3. Skilled migrant guide EOI Points indicator found here Helpful links

4. FEES: EOI fee - NZ$400 Application fee USD$1370 - application fee USD$10 - bank fee USD$25 - return docs Migrant levy NZ$300 - adult NZ$150 - < 5 yrs old

6. ITA Stage Required Documents: ･ Application fee ･ Application form ･ Certified true copies of Passports ･ Full Birth Certificates ･ Relationship evidence ･ Custody/financial dependence of children if relevant ･ Evidence of job offer/ current employment ･ Evidence of NZ registration if required to take up job offer ･ Evidence of qualifications ･ Full NZQA assessment if requested ･ Evidence of work experience ･ Partners job offer/Qualifications ･ Evidence of their NZ registration if required to take up job offer ･ Evidence of English Language proficiency ･ Medical certificates ･ Police certificates

7. Work to residence permit Within three months of the offer, you must return your application form for the work to residence visa or permit. During the visa or permit application, you must show us that you are able to support yourself and your family for at least the first three months in New Zealand. This means NZ$1000 per person for each month, or NZ$400 per person each month if your accommodation has been paid for. You will also have to show that you have the money available to purchase tickets to your home country for you and your family should you have to leave New Zealand. If you are out of New Zealand, you will get a work to residence visa which will allow you to travel to New Zealand within three months. On arrival, or if you are already in New Zealand, you will be granted a nine-month work permit. Note: If you made your application under the Skilled Migrant Category before 10 April 2007, your work to residence visa or permit will be valid for six months.