Post-Study Work Visa
You have just finished your studies in New Zealand. Why not get some work experience while you are at it? Get the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand offers and start your career on the right footing. Let us ease the process for you.
Wouldn’t you love to get practical New Zealand work experience once you complete your studies in the country? Apply for Post-Study Work Visa with the INZ (Immigration New Zealand). If you meet the Post Study Work Visa requirements, you will have 1 to 3 years to gain practical work experience in any occupation working anywhere in the country.
Don’t miss the golden chance of making the best of the opportunity presented by the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand provides for. Let our Auckland based team of immigration experts make the process hassle-free for you. Request a call back for a 100% free consultation to avoid any mistakes that may lead to delays or rejection.
Do you meet Post-Study Work Visa requirements?
Do you meet Post-Study Work Visa requirements?
Amongst other things, the INZ looks for the following qualification criteria when you apply for Post Study Work Visa:
- You must have acquired an INZ acceptable qualification from a New Zealand school
- The qualification must be greater than level 4 as per the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework) – there are additional criteria on top of it
- INZ will accept a qualification that is higher than level 7 if the course length was 30 weeks or more
- You can also meet Post Study Work Visa requirements if you have spent 60 weeks or more studying a level 4-6 qualification. You must have spent at least 30 weeks each to gain 2 qualifications, with the last one being of a level higher than the previous.
- English must have been part of your education, certifications such as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) will not help you get your Post Study Work Visa.
You are allowed to apply for the New Zealand Post Study Work Visa one time only. You may take another shot after you gain another qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Are you confused about New Zealand’s Post Study Work Visa requirements? Don’t worry. Request a call back to reserve your slot for a free advisory session with our immigration experts, and they will clear all your doubts.
What is the validity of the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand provides for?
What is the validity of the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand provides for?
This is one of the most mind-boggling parts of New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa. Let us give you a glimpse of the stay durations allowed by the INZ on this visa. The length depends on a myriad of factors, such as the date you apply for Post Study Work Visa on and the location of your school.
Here is how the date you apply for Post-Study Work Visa on makes a difference; the duration of your Post-Study Work Visa is:
- 3 years if INZ approved your student visa before 8th Aug 2018
- Dependent on the location of your school, if INZ approved your NZ student visa after 8th Aug 2018
For the cases where the INZ approval for the student visa happened after 8th Aug 2018, here is how the validity of the Post-Study Work Visa is determined:
| Criteria | Validity Period |
|---|---|
| Qualifications higher than level 7 bachelor's degree | 3 years |
| Another level 7 qualification gained by attending a school in Auckland Note: You get a bonus year if you are currently in the process of getting an occupational registration from an acceptable registration authority. |
1 year |
| Another level 7 qualification gained before 31st Dec 2021 by attending a school outside Auckland | 2 years |
| Another level 7 qualification gained after 31st Dec 2021 by attending a school outside Auckland | 1 year |
| Acceptable level 4-6 qualifications gained by attending a school in Auckland. | 1 year |
| Acceptable level 4-6 qualifications gained before 31st Dec 2021 by attending a school outside Auckland | 2 years |
| Acceptable level 4-6 qualifications gained after 31st Dec 2021 by attending a school outside Auckland | 1 year |
The Post-Study Work Visa New Zealand offers lets your partner work in the country. You dependent children will also qualify for the same free schooling enjoyed by the local kids – they may need to get a Dependent Child Student Visa for attending regular school though. You will also be allowed to undertake 3 months of study in a 12 month period.
As you can see, INZ does not make it easy for you to determine how long you can work on your Post Study Work Visa. And we haven’t even exposed you to the rules that apply to off-campus courses!
You don’t have to grapple with the details on your own. Immigration Experts NZ has many years of experience helping international New Zealand graduates apply for Post-Study Work Visa. Request a call back to book a 100% free consultation session and let our immigration experts answer your work visa queries.
What is the processing time and cost of getting the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand offers?
What is the processing time and cost of getting the Post Study Work Visa New Zealand offers?
Typical Post-Study Work Visa processing time is 51 days or less. However, the reputation and location of your school may lead to additional delays. The time to get your Post-Study Work Visa may also be extended due to individual circumstances such as medical issues and character issues.
We excel at getting approvals for Post Study Work Visas in the least possible time at astonishingly low fees. Our immigration experts will ensure you get the maximum validity on your Post Study Work Visa to take full advantage of the opportunity. Request a call back to book a 100% free consultation slot.
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