Immigration New ZealandMoscow Branch February 2006
A strategic framework for international education
• Strengthen New Zealand education• Produce sustainable & increasing economic
benefit to New Zealand• Maximise the contribution to broader social
& economic strategies
• Increasing the Capacity of New Zealanders through Immigration . Example – Facilitating Students’ entry, benefits for both countries.
• Positioning NZ as a global citizen . Example - working with other countries to improve
international security law and order, combating illegal migration
New Zealand ImmigrationOutcomes Focused
Two high level outcomes:
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Immigration New Zealand Moscow Branch
Moscow ARMENIA
AZERBAIJAN
BELARUS
GEORGIA
KAZAKHSTAN
KYRGYZSTAN
MOLDOVA
RUSSIA
TAJIKISTAN
TURKMENISTAN
UKRAINE
UZBEKISTAN
Approved Declined Total % Approved Dec Rate1998/99 60 44 104 58% 42%1999/00 129 37 166 78% 22%2000/01 173 51 224 77% 23%2001/02 249 78 327 76% 24%2002/03 454 87 541 84% 16%2003/04 450 81 531 85% 15%2004/05 388 40 428 91% 9%2005/06* 278 29 307 91% 9%
*Note: The 2005/06 Financial Year is from 1-J ul-2005 to 31-J an-2006
Total Students, LPV and VV short term studies
Student Approvals & Declines: Moscow
Student Approval Rate: Moscow
0%
10%20%
30%40%
50%
60%70%
80%90%
100%
1998/9
9
1999/0
0
2000/0
1
2001/0
2
2002/0
3
2003/0
4
2004/0
5
2005/0
6*
Processing Times
2004-2005 Processing Timelines:
60% applications decided within 5 days
70% applications decided within 10 days
82% applications decided within 20 days
87% applications decided within 30 days
93% applications decided within 40 days
Work opportunities for students
Students may be given variation of conditions (VOC) which allows them to work during
the academic year, and during any holidays within the academic year for up to 20 hours if they are:
• Students in a full time course at Private or Tertiary Institution of at least 2 years OR in a full-time course of study in NZ, resulting in a NZ qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category;
• Year 12/13 school students in full time study & with parental & school permission;
• Students in full-time study at Private or Tertiary Institution of at least 6 months where primary purpose is to develop English language skills & with IELTS overall band score of 5.0 or above at time of application.
… more work opportunities
• Students in courses of 12 months or more may work full time during the Christmas New Year holiday period (except school students not yet in Years 12 or 13)
• Partners of students studying for qualifications in areas of absolute skill shortage & partners of postgraduate students are eligible for an open work permit
… and more work opportunities
May be granted a work visa/permit for a maximum period of 2 years to obtain practical experience
suitable to the course/qualification
On successfully completed in NZ a course that:
Has a minimum completion time of 3 years; or Attracts points under the Skilled Migrant Category;
and They have an offer of employment relevant to their
course or qualification
To meet lodgement requirements all documents should be translated in English:
• Fully Completed Application Form• Passport-sized recent Photo• Valid Passport (3 months beyond the NZ departure date)• Correct Application Fee paid in cash USD only • Valid Offer of Place and guarantee of accommodation
Well-presented applications…
• Evidence of Funds:
Original and copies of bank statements or deposit slips Detailed verifiable source of funds explanation (History of savings) On-going financial ability and/or sponsorship form
• Clear Medical/X-Ray & Police certificates
After Approved-in-principle:
• Tuition Fee (receipts from school)
NB! Travel bookings (tickets should not be purchased prior to visa approval)
Well-presented applications ctd
One bank statement only with big amount of funds deposited recently
No statement of source of funds
Parents’ employment letters without contact details
Lack of contact details
Plain photocopies of documents in Russian only
Non-genuine documents
Poorly presented applications
Age
Level of Qualifications
Study Plan (including clear and officially verifiable finance documents)
Current Academic Performance – good history
Study Pattern e.g attendance, motivation, language studies
Current Evidence of English language level (IELTS, etc)
Course match with current qualifications or employment
A Genuine Student
Any person intending stay in NZ for more than 24 months is required to provide a police certificate if over 17 years;
Any person intending stay in NZ for more than 12 months is required to complete a full medical and x-ray certificate;
Any person aged 11 and over from high incidence countries intending to stay in NZ for more than 6 months is required to undergo TB screening.
Health Screening
New Zealand
A great place to study
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