Overview, Description & Tips: Interview Questions (NZ Visa - Skilled Migrant Category)

Who gets interviewed?
     - applicants who do not have job offer in NZ

Purpose of the interview
     - for the immigration to have an idea of the applicants' preparedness for migration and to check that expectations for their move to NZ are realistic

Focus of the interview
    - employment prospects in NZ and ability to gain skilled employment

Duration of the interview

   - 30 to 45 minutes

Description:

Part 1 - Identity Questions

     This is just to ensure the case officer is talking to the right person. These include birthplace, educational attainment and birthdate.

Part 2 - Introduction

     You will be asked if you've been to New Zealand and when do you plan to move if granted a visa.

Part 3 - Familiarity with NZ

     Make sure you do your homework by researching about New Zealand. You should also be able to provide your reason for choosing NZ.

Part 4 - Principal Applicant’s Employment Prospects
     Questions such as the industry you like to work in and the position you plan to apply for should be carefully answered with consistency. The interviewer will check for attempts made to see if you are really interested to get a job in NZ. Be ready to give realistic answers when asked about expected barriers/challenges in finding work.

Part 5 - Preparedness of family (questions for principal applicant)
     They also want to know if you already experienced living in other countries. Readiness to settle in NZ will also be checked. Make sure to research about cost of living in NZ and come up with estimated weekly expenses.

Part 6 - Linkages and support
     Mention the full names, relationship, position and company where your relatives or friends are currently working for. Be specific with the details.

Part 7 - Partner’s Employment Prospects 
     Taxpayers as preferred so your partner's or spouse's employability is also taken into account.

Part 8 - Preparedness of family (questions for partner)
     Partner will also be asked about any experience living in other countries. If you have children, research and familiarise yourself about education system in NZ.

For detailed questions asked during our interview, please refer to this link.