Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa

New Zealand publishes a list of the occupations that are lying vacant due to a shortage of required talent. Do you have the qualifications, experience and offer letter for the long term skill shortage list work visa? We’ll help you get one.
New Zealand maintains the occupations that are lying vacant due to a shortage of required talent in the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL). This list creation was prompted by the Immigration Act 2009 and also considers the persistent shortfall faced by other countries.
If you have the required skills and an employment offer for a position in an LTSSL occupation, the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa may be just right for you.

Are you eligible for this work to residence long term skill shortage visa?

Here are some of the specific things the INZ will look at to determine your eligibility for a long term skill shortage list work visa; you must:
  • Not be older than 55 years old
  • Have the work experience needed for the position
  • Produce an employment offer for an LTSSL occupation
  • Have the qualifications to fulfil the job requirements
  • Show your NZ occupation registration certificate, as per the needs of the LTSSL
Besides this, you will need to provide a ton of supporting documentation to establish:
  • Your identity.
  • Healthy condition – any medical issues will need health waivers.
  • Good character – any character issues will need character waivers. INZ would need police certificates from the countries you have spent substantial time in.
  • Genuine intention of meeting the terms of your work to residence long term skill shortage visa.
INZ may, and probably will, deny your work visa if it is not satisfied with the evidence and documentation you submit to support your Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa application. Immigration Experts NZ has a lot of experience working with the LTSSL work visas, and we have one of the highest success rates in the industry. Request a call back for a completely free consultation to know more about our excellent visa services.

How long is the long term skill shortage List work visa valid for?

This work to residence long term skill shortage visa allows you to live in New Zealand for 30 months, during which you can:
  • Spend 3 months studying in 12 months
  • Enter/Exit the country as many times as you want
  • Work as per the conditions of your visa – at the location and with employer listed on your LTSSL Work visa
Once you finish working in the country for 2 years and satisfy all the conditions of your NZ Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa, you can proceed with your New Zealand residency application.
These are some of the conditions you need to meet for the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa; you:
  • Have to show up in New Zealand within 3 months of your work visa approval
  • Will be prohibited from entering the country if the INZ uncovers any new character issues post your visa approval
  • Are not allowed to add your partner or the children dependent on you to your application. They may, however, qualify for a different visa based on your relationship
It takes a lot of meticulous documentation to establish that the job you are going to take up qualifies to be considered as an LTSSL occupation. Our Auckland based team of highly competent immigration professionals has been successful in getting approvals in the most convoluted of Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa cases, and will do the same for you. Request a call back to book your 100% free consultation session.

How much is the cost and wait time to get a long term skill shortage list work visa?

Typical processing time for this work to residence long term skill shortage visa is around 4 months.
The wait time to get a decision from the INZ may get extended if you have peculiar situations that need more evidence gathering and documentation – for example, if you have a history or condition that makes it hard to convince the INZ of you meeting the good character and health requirements. Some mistakes may prove costly and even lead to visa rejection.
Our highly qualified and experienced immigration team puts together your long term skill shortage list work visa application in a way that maximises your chances of success and cuts potential delays. We are also one of the most reasonably priced immigration companies in the industry – so you can be assured of a low price tag to get your visa. Request a call back to book a complimentary advisory session with our immigration experts – absolutely free.

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