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Immigration Policy Changes will affect students from 25th July 2011, but will implement from 2nd Feb 2012.

We also do Immigration processing for Australia, Canada & New Zealand.

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India has emerged as the largest source country for New Zealand with a percent increase in approval of applications under the skilled migrant category for the 2010-2011 financial year.

India’s increase was due to former Indian students who transited to temporary work and then on to permanent residence.

The report focused on three key areas- the New Zealand residence programme, permanent skilled migration and temporary entry.

With regards to student visas to New Zealand, as many as 69,448 people were approved in July 2010-May 2011.

Education is one of New Zealand’s top five export industries, contribution approximately $ 2.3 billion to the New Zealand  economy each year and supporting 32,000 jobs.

Changes to Immigration policies are aimed at attracting more genuine international students, and enabling the best and brightest to stay in New Zealand so that they can help drive economy growth through increased productivity and innovation.

The changes, which will begin taking effect from 25th July 2011, will now implement from Feb 2012:

• Strengthen student visa requirements and conditions (without introducing additional compliance for good quality education providers)
• Facilitate access to study and training for genuine students, and
• Facilitate pathways to work and residence for highly skilled graduates

As a package the changes will better support growth in the export education industry and New Zealand’s wider economic objectives.

THE KEY CHANGES:

• Students’ progress will be primarily determined by their education provider and assessed against the education provider’s own academic progress policies.
• Students will need to satisfy Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that they are supplying genuine evidence of funds for maintenance.
• Requiring those who provide sponsorship and financial undertaking to:
  
  
  • Be either friends or relatives (if they are individuals) and
  • Genuinely intend to support the student and hold sufficient funds for each student they are acting for.
  • Work visa will be available to the partners of students studying post graduates courses and courses on the Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL) at bachelor’s and above, rather than any students studying courses on the LTSSL.
  • Students will need to study in New Zealand for at least two years to qualify for Study to Work visas, with a shorter period required for people who have gained post graduate qualification or credit-transferred bachelor’s degrees.
  • Students who obtain a second, higher qualification at bachelor’s degree or post graduate level will be able to obtain a second Graduate Job Search Visa.

Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category:

Applicants for residence can currently access points for recognized qualifications. From 25th July 2011. The points will be differentiated on the following basis:

• Applicants for residence can currently access points for recognized qualifications. From 25th July 2011. The points will be differentiated on the following basis:

• Applicants claiming bonus points for having obtained recognized New Zealand qualifications must have a bachelor’s degree or above.
• Changes will also ensure that more former students who qualify for residence will be required to have a skilled job in New Zealand.

STUDY, WORK & SETTLE IN NEW ZEALAND

Latest News:

• India has become the largest source country for International students to New Zealand. Nearly 10,000 students were granted visa from India.
• New Zealand is hungry for workers to fill in its workforce. The Department of Labour has released its latest findings, from 207, detailing the employment situations.
• In 2007 only 54% of advertised vacancies in New Zealand were filled within 10 weeks of advertising, which is a 54% fill rate.

The Department of Labour has surveyed skills shortages in New Zealand and discovered the country’s employers are crying out for skilled people.Particularly bad shortages (fill rates below20) have now been discovered for structural engineers, psychiatric nurses, civil engineering technicians, finance and sales associate professionals, architects, engineers and related professional, coach builders and electrical/electronic instrument mechanics/fitters etc.

According to Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman students from India have the highest rate of transition to work in New Zealand after completing their studies, followed by their Chinese counterparts.

While 72 percent of Indian students who come to New Zealand get jobs, the corresponding figure for China is 43 percent.

Similarly, students from India also have the highest rate of transition to permanent residence again followed by pupils from China.

According to a research conducted by the Department of Labour, around one-third of international students who come to New Zealand stay on following their studies to contribute to the country’s economy and workforce.

“The research shows that New Zealand is an attractive place to study because of the quality and cost of education in an English speaking country.”

“Another plus for fee-paying foreign students is the recent introduction of interim visas which allows them to continue studying while applying for visas to further their studies. This will smooth the enrollment process for education providers.”

The research also found 68 percent of former international students were in fulltime employment 18 months after gaining permanent residence.
New Zealand is the 3rd best country to live in the world, according to the latest United Nations report published in Oct 2010.

New Zealand is found to be Immigration hot spot for young and educated says the latest survey.

New Zealand’s adult population would grow the most from international migration.

New Zealand has been ranked the world’s fifth most prosperous country, with the highest level of education and civil liberties.

Skills Shortage in New Zealand

New Zealand employers are crying out for skilled people.

New Zealand skill shortages are growing more severe. The situation is considerably worse than 2 years.

Following occupations come under skilled migration, Engineering Nurses, Finance and Sales, Associate, Architecture, Mechanical, Electronics etc. one can say New Zealand is hungry for workers to fill vacancies in its work force,

The workforce has not been able to match the strong growth in demand for labour, skill shortage have reached record high Advantage of zooth qualifications.

PARTNER OF A STUDENT:

Partners of students in areas of absolute skill shortage or partners of all postgraduate students may apply for a work visa, valid for the duration of the student’s course of study.

INTERIM VISA SMOOTHES PROCESS FOR MIGRANTS

New interim visas which benefit migrants, employers and foreign students come into effect on now onwards.

“The new interim visas mean that if they have an application in with Immigration New Zealand they are still legally allowed to remain in the country on the terms of their original visa while that application is being processed.”

“Of course this provides certainty for the individual involved, but it also works for their employer, as an applicant is allowed to work legally while the paperwork is completed.

Interim visas for fee-paying foreign students allow them to continue studying when applying for visas to further their studies. The validity of police and medical certificates is also being extended from two years to three years.

Dr Coleman says these changes will smooth the enrolment process for education providers and help boost the $2 billion a year export education market. In 2009-10 Immigration New Zealand approved nearly 94,000 student visa applications of which 65,500 were full fee-paying international students.

FUND TRANSFER SCHEME (FTS):

It is much easier and faster to get visa under FTS.

No need for old funds new funds accepted under FTS.

FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS COME UNDER IMMEDIATE SKILLS SHORTAGE LIST:

Agriculture & Forestry, Construction, Education (Teacher), Accountant, Auditor, Anesthetic Biotechnologist, Dental Technician, Dentist, Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Power Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum etc), Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy technicians, Microbiologist, Motor Mechanic, Truck driver.

FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS COME UNDER LONGTERM SKILLS SHORTAGE LIST:

Dietitian, General medical Practitioner, Pharmacist, Nurse, Sonographer, Multimedia Designer, Chef, Food Technologist, Motor Mechanic.

HOW DOES THE SKILLED MIGRANT CATERGORY WORK

New Zealand offers many opportunities for skilled migrants, particularly in industries and regions experiencing growth and skill shortages. The Skilled Migrants Category has been designed to give priority to meeting those needs and opportunities.

If you are interested in migrating to New Zealand as a skilled migrant, and if you have the skills we need, then we are ready to work with you to meet our mutual goals.

THE POINT SYSTEMS:

The points system is designed to reflect which applicants have the most to offer New Zealand so that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) can extend invitations to apply for residence to them. The points you can qualify for are set out. The points are available for skilled employment in New Zealand, work experience, qualifications, age and close family in New Zealand. Bonus points are available for employment in identified areas of future growth and/or absolute skill shortage. Bonus points are also available for employment outside Auckland, studying full-time in New Zealand for at least two years towards a recognized New Zealand qualification(s) and for a partner’s recognized qualification or offer of skill employment in New Zealand.

TIPS FOR THE SKILLED MIGRANT CATEGORY PROCESS

The more points you can earn, the more likely you are to have your EOI selected from the pool.

The best way to earn points is to get New Zealand qualification and to get skilled job offer from a New Zealand employer.

WHY STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND THROUGH AVENUES OVERSEAS.

• Avenues Overseas is one of the oldest New Zealand Education Advisor in India. We have been sending students to New Zealand since 1998.
• Avenues Overseas represents all Universities, Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics in New Zealand. Majority of our students go to study in Universities and Polytechnics.
• Every second students going to New Zealand from Gujarat is Avenues Overseas student.
• Our Director and staff regularly visit New Zealand and are updated with all the latest opportunities in New Zealand.
• Our director Mrs. Ambika Kushwaha is Licenced Immigration adviser (Licence No. 201000972) appointed by Govt. of New Zealand.
• Students can avail benefit of using Licenced Immigration adviser for visa processing.
• We assist students in New Zealand for airport pick, Accommodation and part time jobs.
• Students who go to New Zealand through Avenues Overseas get PR within 3 years of reaching New Zealand.
• 90% of our students are references from previous satisfied students.
• We assist students for education loan process. (Which leads to faster processing)?
• We help students in finding the right course which fits their profile and budgets.
• We are well aware of student visa policies and regulations of immigration New Zealand.

WHY USE A LICENSED ADVISER?

• You know that you are dealing with a professional, someone who knows what you need to do and when to do it.
• It’s their job to make the immigration process go as smoothly as possible for you.
• You can have confidence that they will give you correct immigration advice.
• There is a law that states who can give immigration advice about New Zealand. No matter where you are in the world, your immigration adviser must be licensed.
• Don’t take someone’s word for it they say they don’t need a license to help you, because they are exempt. Check out on our website the types of people who are exempt.
• Look for immigration adviser trade mark and you are one step closer to New Zealand.
• The Immigration Advisers Authority’s 2010 migrant’s survey has shown that migrants who consulted a licensed immigration adviser in the past 12 months were happier with the service they received than in the previous year.
• Only a licensed adviser may give advice on a partner’s eligibility for a work or visitor visa.
• Non-licensed advisers may advise people of relevant policies and provide them copies but if they want advice as to which visa their partner would be eligible for they should be directed to a licensed adviser.

Visit www.iaa.govt.nz

JOB OPPORUTNITY

New Zealand’s job market finished 2010 on a high with a 5% increase in the number of new jobs listed on an online jobs advertiser.

The growth in the number of new jobs on Seek was an “encouraging” indicator that the employment market would strengthen in 2011, said Seek senior executive Helen Souness.

There are also huge growths in the construction industry in 2010 with a 78% rise in the number of ads listed since 2009.

The IT and technology industry has a 46% increase, while the figure was 35% in accountancy.

Source: TVNZ

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With Warm regards,

Avenues Overseas (Ahmedabad)
Contact Details:-

Mr. Raghuvir Singh Kushwaha (CEO)
Direct No: - 079 4004 9888 (rsk.avenues@gmail.com)

Mrs. Ambika Kushwaha (Director)
Direct No: - 079 4004 9888 (ambika.k.avenues@gmail.com)

Mr. Sharvil Dave
Mobile: - 9825130106 (admission.avenues@gmail.com)

Ms. Rita Sahai
Mobile: - 9974747273 (inquiry.avenues@gmail.com)

PEOPLE:

• Friendly
• Welcoming towards visitors
• Relaxed, informal
• English speaking

CLIMATE:
Temperate - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry

• Moderated by the oceans
• North Island - winterless sometimes
• South Island - 4 definite seasons

CITIES:
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston, North Wellington, Christ Church, Wanganui Dunedin, Rotorua, Queenstown are some very popular destinations in New Zealand.

SCENERY:

• Almost every type can be found
• Snow capped mountain ranges
• Glaciers, Lakes
• Wild rivers, Native forests,
• Sandy beaches, broad plains
• Active Volcanoes

POPULATION:

• 79.6% are from European Ethnic groups
• 14.5% are Maori
• 5% pacific Island Polynesian
• 2.2% Chinese
• 1.2% Indian
• Total Population 4 Million

Why Study in New Zealand

QUALIFICATIONS GLOBALLY RECOGNISED:
Students who have studied are earning a reputation of being called innovative thinkers and are being addressed as "The New World Class". It has a progressive education system with state of art facilities. Qualifications are internationally recognized. There are wide range of study opportunities, including state administered primary, secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments. The NZQA assures the quality of programme offered by state institutions and a private establishment, which in turn ensures that programmes offered in New Zealand, maintain international recognition.

EQUALLY STRONG FOCUS ON ACADEMICS AND WELFARE:
Most of the universities have been taking International students for the last 50 - 60 years and hence have gained a multicultural / national perspective offering a balanced curriculum which finds relevance in work places around the world. The same perspective enables it to offer excellent welfare services to students from around the world. The polytechnics and specialized colleges in NZ are known for the programs which are "Read to Enter the Job Markets".

"BEST OF BOTH THE WORLDS" QUALIFICATIONS:
The best thing about studying in NZ is that the expenses involved are comparatively less than the other major destinations viz. USA, UK, Canada or Australia. In fact it is almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. Coupled with the lesser costs and International recognition of its qualification, NZ essentially offers "Best of Both Worlds" qualifications. Kiwi Life: Even though the country might be small the people think big. The people popularly known as Kiwi's are renowned for their hospitality and their love for sports and the outdoors.

ENGLISH WIDELY SPOKEN:
As English is the day-to-day language in NZ, Indian students find it very easy to study, live and interact in NZ. Moreover the NZ accent is easy to understand.
CLEAN, GREEN AND SAFE COUNTRY:

New Zealand offers a safe learning environment. It is the first country in the world to declare itself as a nuclear free zone. The environment is green, clean and crowned with a small populations and wide open spaces.

New Zealand Education System
QUALITY ASSURANCE:

To ensure that both the Government and individuals are investing in quality education, training and assessment, the Government has set up nationally recognized processes of quality assurance. There are a numberof government appointed bodies responsible for approving qualifications in New Zealand and for the quality that determines the delivery of qualifications. These bodies are:

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments.

New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC)
responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by New Zealand universities.

UNIVERSITIES IN NEW ZEALAND:
University education was established in New Zealand in 1870 and has a similar tradition to the British university system. There are eight state-funded universities in New Zealand, all of them internationally respected for their academic and research performance: In addition to a centrally co-ordinated system of quality assurance audits at both institution and programme level, each university undertakes internal quality checks. All New Zealand universities offer a broad range of subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science. Each has developed its own specialist subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Science. Computer Studies, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Sports-Science, Biotechnology, Architecture etc. Bachelor's Masters and Doctoral degrees are offered by all New Zealand universities. A range of under graduate and postgraduate diplomas is also available, along with honours programmes (usually requiring an additional year of study).

POLYTECHNICS IN NEW ZEALAND:
New Zealand Polytechnics, and Institutes of Technology, are state funded and provide education and training at all levels ranging from introductory studies through to full degree programmes. A few of them offer PG programmes as well. Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology are efficient tertiary providers offering programmes which can be both academically and vocationally focused. Due to their active engagement with industry, employers and government agencies they provide programmes which are of a high academic standard and are relevant to the rapidly changing workforce on a global basis. Polytechnics offer diverse courses like Arts and Design, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality etc.

PRIVATE DEGREE PROVIDERS:
In 1989, amendments to the Education Act in New Zealand enabled the private tertiary sector to award degrees through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The key to the legitimacy of the private degree providers is their relationship with the NZQA which has responsibility for course accreditation. The mission of the private degree providers is to provide a quality service to their students and range of skills of value in the work environment.

PRIVATE TRAINING PROVIDERS (PTEs) :
Private training establishments are registered and their courses approved by NZQA. Institutions and schools in this sector provide a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, English, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND:
At most New Zealand universities the course of study for a bachelor's degree consists of a prescribed number of unit, papers or courses. In each subject there are usually first-year (stage 1 or 100 - level), second year (stage 2 or 200 level) and third-year (stage 3 or 300 level) courses. A second year course may be commenced only after prescribed passes in the subject at stage 1 and a third-year course only after required passes in the subject at stage 2. In each subject the student is required to attend a given number of lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory periods per week. In some courses field trips provide opportunities for on-site study of natural phenomena or social processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent study skills with a minimum of processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent study skills with a minimum of professional supervision. Grades gives in tests, assignments and practical work count towards the final grade for a course. Most courses have a final written examination held either at mid-year (June) or the end of the academic year (October/November).

DOCTORATE:
New Zealand Doctorate Research scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. Doctorate programmes generally take atleast 3 years of full time study to complete. It is a fully research based degree. PHD students pay domestic tuition fee which is a 'benefit' of fee difference from international fees to domestic fees. Scholarships are also awarded to the students on the basis of academic merit and research ability by the university. The scholarships doctoral degree by research in New Zealand universities. The scholarship funding covers international tuition fee, a monthly living allowance, travel, health, insurance, books and thesis allowance.

New Zealand offers excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs in New Zealand considerably less expensive than the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA).
The average range of Tuition Fees is as below..

ACADEMIC YEAR:

• The New Zealand tertiary academic year runs from February to November.
• Semester holidays are taken from June and July.
• There is a short break in Easter and again in September.
• Summer holidays are from December through February.
• Some institution offers a short summer semester during these holidays.
• Some colleges have an intake every two months.

List of Universities and Colleges in New Zealand Universities

• University of Auckland – Auckland
• Auckland University of Technology – Auckland
• Massey University – Auckland
• Otago University – Dunedin
• University of Waikato – Hamilton
• Victoria University of Wellington – Wellington
• Lincoln University – Christchurch
• University of Canterbury – Christchurch

Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics

• Manukau Institute of Technology – Auckland
• UNITEC Institute of Technology – Auckland
• Otago Polytechnic – Dunedin
• Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology – Christchurch
• Eastern Institute of Technology – Napier
• Wellington Institute of Technology – Wellington
• Wairiki Institute of Technology – Rotorua
• Waikato Institute of Technology – Hamilton
• UCOL ( University College of Learning ) – Palmerston North
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki – New Plymouth
• Whitireia Polytechnic – Wellington
• Southern Institute of Technology – Invercargill
• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic – Tauranga

Private Colleges

• Newton College of Business & technology ( NCBT) - Auckland
• New Zealand Scholl of Education ( NZSE ) – Auckland
• New Zealand Management Academies ( NZMA ) - Auckland
• Natcoll Design Technology - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
• The New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism – Auckland
• Royal Business College – Auckland, Christchurch
• UUNZ Institute of Business – Auckland
• EDENZ Colleges – Auckland
• Queenstown Resort College -  Queenstown
• Pacific International Hotel Management School – New Plymouth
• AIS St. Helens – Auckland
• International Travel College of New Zealand - Auckland
• Academic Colleges Group - Auckland
• Cornell Institute of Business & Technology – Auckland
• International College of Linguistics – Auckland
• NSIA The Professional Hospitality Academy – Auckland
• Design & Arts College – Christchurch
• New Zealand College – Auckland
• New Zealand Career College(NZCC)
• Pacific International Hotel Management School – New Plymouth 

Documents needed for making an application:

Resume.
Statement of Purpose.
Marksheets & Certificates of 10th and 12th.
Marksheets of Graduation or relevant degree transcripts in specific cases.
Certificates of extracurricular activities.
Passport copy.
2 Reference letters from colleges & employers.
Portfolios.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
All students must be fluent in English language if they are to succeed at university in New Zealand. There are many courses available at public and private institutions in New Zealand and elsewhere to assist international students reach the required level of English language competence. All students should take up IELTS or TOFEL since it is required by the Immigration Services. A band of 6.0/6.5 for undergraduate & 6.5 / 7.5 for postgraduate courses is desirable. Indian students need a minimum of 5.5 bands to apply for a visa.

STUDENT VISA:
NZIS is the sole agency of the NZ government responsible for migration and entry to NZ.

positive profile applications

To improve streamline processing of applications in order to provide excellent service, we identify positive profile applications and these applications are processed to an approval in principal in 15 days

The factors which determine a “Positive Profile” application are:

• Good academic record;
• IELTS score of at least 5.5, or evidence of having met English language entry requirements for the course of study in NZ, whichever is higher;
• Student’s immediate family’s verifiable evidence of funds to meet the educational and living expenses in NZ – including paper trail to explain any recent high value deposits in accounts;
• No more than two immediate family members as financial guarantors
• Verifiable Evidence of regular source of sufficient income of financial guarantors;
• Intended course of study relevant to qualifications and/or work experience or clearly explained in the statement of purpose
• Demonstrated career progression opportunities
• A gap year after study of no more than 12 months
• Clear health & character requirements.

Living Expenses:

To obtain New Zealand Student visa every applicant needs to show Approx NZD 10,000 to 12,000 per year.

Student Policy:

• 20 hrs. part time work permit during academic session and full time during vacation.
• On Successful completion of 1 year of study, students are eligible for graduate Job search visa of 1 year.
• Certain courses like Engg, Architect, Accouting, Animator, Childcare, Social Worker, & Trade Qualification graduates are eligible to apply for 2 years open work permit under SMC.
• Student who study in Long Term Skills Shortage Area or Post graduate program can take their spouse who is eligible for work permit for the duration of their study, their children can study at domestic student fees.

policy changes

The 30th of November has seen Immigration New Zealand's quarterly policy release. Within this release are a number of changes to student policy and student related matters.

We have provided a summary here of the major changes, but this is not exhaustive, please take a moment to peruse our website and view all policy changes that may be of interest you.

Changing course and provider
In response to concerns about the ease with which students could change course on arrival in NZ without even attending the first course, changes to policy have been made to ensure that students changing their course and/or education provider are doing so for genuine reasons and that they continue to meet student policy requirements during the application process. A link to the new policy and FAQs can be found here:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/
generalinformation/news/studentpolicychanges.htm