New Zealand Student Visa From India

The New Zealand government has come up with several updates and changes to the existing rules and regulations. A few rules have been tightened, and some new ones have been added. It is essential to know the latest updates regarding the same before you finalise your journey. The New Zealand Immigration officials will start processing student and visitor visa applications beginning July 31, 2022. This is earlier than their pre-decided date of October 2022. Also, 5000 students can enter New Zealand through a border exception once their visas are approved. The changes made are explained below.

• Revised post-study work rights: A considerable change has been made in post-study work rights. There is no change for the degree-level students, but non-degree students will be permitted to work in the country only if their qualification is related to one that comes on the Green List; that is, those included in the labour market skill shortage. These job roles include Construction, Health and Social Services, Primary Industries and Science, Engineering, ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications, etc. Graduate students can have three years of post-study work. Also, no students can apply for a second work permit.
• More financial resources required: The old rule required international students to have NZD 15,000 per year irrespective of their course and program. The new law requires NZD 20,000 for Higher Education and English-language students and NZD 17,000 for primary and secondary students. Additionally, those who have to shift to a work permit will have to show NZD 5000. Students also need to provide the full first-year tuition fees upfront.
  
• Balanced work opportunities: New Zealand plans to decrease the number of low-skilled migrant workers coming into the country. As such, students who pursue courses that result in jobs with more demand in New Zealand will have a better chance to work or immigrate to New Zealand.

• Download the application form: The New Zealand student visa application form can be downloaded from the website.
• Fill up the application form: The application form should be filled with care. You should not make any mistakes while filling.
• Get the supporting documents: You must check all the academic and unacademic papers you need to furnish before moving forward with the application. 
• Get the photograph ready: You should keep the photographs you need for the application ready. The specifications of the same will be available on the website.
• Keep the fee ready: You should keep the application fee ready with you to submit it at the time of application. The mode of payment accepted should be checked beforehand.
• Submit the application: You can submit the student visa application at a visa centre or Immigration New Zealand office. It is there that you have to pay the application fee.