Essential Questions
Make sure you have answers to 30 Key questions in your New Zealand Student visa to PR Journey
Think Beyond Visa. Make a complete plan for 5 critical stages in your career & Immigration journey.
01
Stage 1
Career Planning and Course Selection
Q. What scientific tools can I use to understand my interests, strengths, and personality themes before choosing a career path in New Zealand as I prepare for my global career? What are the charges for scientific career planning?
Q. What course should I pursue to align with the Greenlist of occupations and ANZSCO codes, OR Skill Levels of Skilled Migrant Category, to secure residency post-studies?
Q. What is the NZ Qualification framework, such as level 6, Level 7, Level 8 & 9, etc, and the Credit system, such as 120, 150, 180, 240, 360, etc?
Q. What are the main types of education providers in New Zealand, including private colleges, government polytechnics and public universities?
Q. What course structure should I choose? What’s the duration of the course? (Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, PG Diploma or Master’s by coursework or by research )
Q. What are the Graduate outcomes of this course, and how will it enhance my career profile? Does it align with industry accreditation?
Q. What will be the duration of a Post-Study Work Visa to help me transition into the workforce and understand the NZ employment landscape?
Q. Do I meet the eligibility criteria? (Language proficiency, Min percentage &
compulsory subjects)
Q. Based on my career objectives, job prospects, immigration goals, which province, city, and institute in New Zealand would be most suitable for me, and why??
What are the annual as well as total course fees?
Q. What will be my financial plan and return on investment for the entire journey, including living expenses and income during the Student visa duration and income potential while on a post-study work visa, while I work towards my PR goals?
02
Stage 2
Visa Filing Process
Q. What is the typical timeframe for receiving an offer letter? Can I apply for a conditional offer letter while I prepare for my IELTS/PTE test?
Q. To ensure my acceptance in the chosen course, what does my consultant attach with the application to the institute, along with the standard documents? For example, SOP, LOR and a career discovery report.
Q. How much funds are required to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements, incuding fees & living exoenses.
Q. What form of funds are accepted and what should be the ageing of funds required for the first year?
Q. What documents are required for visa filing, including academic records, identity verification, financial proofs, income verification documents and work experience credentials?
Q. What will be the key elements of my SOP to effectively convey my intentions and plans to the visa processing officer?
Q. What supporting documents does my consultant attach to the visa application? Such as a cover letter and a financial plan for the entire duration of my course.
Q. What will be the embassy interview process, how will I prepare for my interview?
Q. Will my Student Visa be processed through a licenced immigration advisor?
Q. What are the Visa processing/consultation charges
03
Stage 3
Transition to the new learning Environment
Q. What is the structure of the tertiary learning environment in NZ, such as Assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, etc?
Q. What is APA referencing, citation and Plagiarism?
Q. Will I get opportunities for internships and industry projects as part of my course?
Q. Does my consultant provide any help to adjust to the overseas learning environment?
Q. What is the reappearing cost if I can’t clear any of my papers on the first attempt?
04
Stage 4
Meaningful & relevant Part-Time Jobs to complement education & gain NZ experience.
Q. How will I find part-time jobs? What skills are required to get well-paid time jobs?
Q. What is the pay scale for my part-time jobs? How much will I earn through my part-time jobs per year?
Q. What are my work rights during my study time and semester breaks
Q. What are the employment laws to protect and safeguard the interests of employees in NZ regarding minimum wage rates, health & safety and human rights?
Q. How will my part-time job help in my efforts to secure my PR?
05
Stage 5
Transition into new life with long term goals and PR pathway
Q. What is the Geopolitical and socio-economic set-up of New Zealand?
Q. How do the local taxation and banking systems work?
Q. Which are the leading job search and accommodation websites?
Q. What is the importance of ANZSCO skill levels in my PR journey
Q. What are the main professional & regulatory bodies related to my career & occupation?
Q. What are the main employability & soft skills required to secure good jobs in my chosen career?
Q. What are the major permanent residency streams available to me?
01
Stage 1
Career Planning and Course Selection
Q. What scientific tools can I use to understand my interests, strengths, and personality themes before choosing a career path in New Zealand as I prepare for my global career? What are the charges for scientific career planning?
Q. What course should I pursue to align with the Greenlist of occupations and ANZSCO codes, OR Skill Levels of Skilled Migrant Category, to secure residency post-studies?
Q. What is the NZ Qualification framework, such as level 6, Level 7, Level 8 & 9, etc, and the Credit system, such as 120, 150, 180, 240, 360, etc?
Q. What are the main types of education providers in New Zealand, including private colleges, government polytechnics and public universities?
Q. What course structure should I choose? What’s the duration of the course? (Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, PG Diploma or Master’s by coursework or by research )
Q. What are the Graduate outcomes of this course, and how will it enhance my career profile? Does it align with industry accreditation?
Q. What will be the duration of a Post-Study Work Visa to help me transition into the workforce and understand the NZ employment landscape?
Q. Do I meet the eligibility criteria? (Language proficiency, Min percentage &
compulsory subjects)
Q. Based on my career objectives, job prospects, immigration goals, which province, city, and institute in New Zealand would be most suitable for me, and why??
What are the annual as well as total course fees?
Q. What will be my financial plan and return on investment for the entire journey, including living expenses and income during the Student visa duration and income potential while on a post-study work visa, while I work towards my PR goals?
02
Stage 2
Visa Filing Process
Q. What is the typical timeframe for receiving an offer letter? Can I apply for a conditional offer letter while I prepare for my IELTS/PTE test?
Q. To ensure my acceptance in the chosen course, what does my consultant attach with the application to the institute, along with the standard documents? For example, SOP, LOR and a career discovery report.
Q. How much funds are required to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements, incuding fees & living exoenses.
Q. What form of funds are accepted and what should be the ageing of funds required for the first year?
Q. What documents are required for visa filing, including academic records, identity verification, financial proofs, income verification documents and work experience credentials?
Q. What will be the key elements of my SOP to effectively convey my intentions and plans to the visa processing officer?
Q. What supporting documents does my consultant attach to the visa application? Such as a cover letter and a financial plan for the entire duration of my course.
Q. What will be the embassy interview process, how will I prepare for my interview?
Q. Will my Student Visa be processed through a licenced immigration advisor?
Q. What are the Visa processing/consultation charges
03
Stage 3
Transition to the new learning Environment
Q. What is the structure of the tertiary learning environment in NZ, such as Assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, etc?
Q. What is APA referencing, citation and Plagiarism?
Q. Will I get opportunities for internships and industry projects as part of my course?
Q. Does my consultant provide any help to adjust to the overseas learning environment?
Q. What is the reappearing cost if I can’t clear any of my papers on the first attempt?
04
Stage 4
Meaningful & relevant Part-Time Jobs to complement education & gain NZ experience.
Q. How will I find part-time jobs? What skills are required to get well-paid time jobs?
Q. What is the pay scale for my part-time jobs? How much will I earn through my part-time jobs per year?
Q. What are my work rights during my study time and semester breaks
Q. What are the employment laws to protect and safeguard the interests of employees in NZ regarding minimum wage rates, health & safety and human rights?
Q. How will my part-time job help in my efforts to secure my PR?
05
Stage 5
Transition into new life with long term goals and PR pathway
Q. What is the Geopolitical and socio-economic set-up of New Zealand?
Q. How do the local taxation and banking systems work?
Q. Which are the leading job search and accommodation websites?
Q. What is the importance of ANZSCO skill levels in my PR journey
Q. What are the main professional & regulatory bodies related to my career & occupation?
Q. What are the main employability & soft skills required to secure good jobs in my chosen career?
Q. What are the major permanent residency streams available to me?
Choose your consultant wisely!!
Agency Capabilities and Background
- Does my consultant have a presence in New Zealand if I need any guidance there?
- How many years of New Zealand experience does the management or the team have?
- How well does my consultant know the local employment landscape? Do they have local industry accreditation, such as EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association of NZ), HRNZ (HR Institute of NZ) or the Career Development Association of NZ?
- Does my consultant provide Decision to Destination support services in the destination country, such as NAVIGATOR, CAREER ITNTEGRATION or CAREER EDGE, to help with my student visa to PR journey?
