Choose the correct NZQA IQA tier (Standard NZD 746 vs Pre-Assessment Result NZD 250) for the client's pathway — SMC, AEWV, study, or profession registration — with a 30-working-day SLA plan.

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NZQA IQA application process — full documentation + lodgement checklist

Step-by-step IQA lodgement: online application via NZQA portal, sealed transcripts, certified translations, certified copies, statutory declarations, and post-lodgement follow-up.

IQA outcome to Skilled Migrant Category six-point system — full points integration

Translate the NZQA IQA NZQF level into Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) points: Qualification 50/70 points + Bonus 10 for absolute skill shortage qualifications, with the SM7 / SM1 framework.

Profession-specific registration — MCNZ, NCNZ, Engineering NZ, Teaching Council

Plan profession-body registration (separate from NZQA IQA): Medical Council of NZ, Nursing Council of NZ, Engineering NZ Chartered Member, Teaching Council Provisional Practising Certificate — under HPCAA / Education and Training Act 2020.

AEWV occupation eligibility — Green List Tier 1/2 + Sector Agreement + qualification recognition

Determine AEWV occupation classification (Green List Tier 1 Straight-to-Residence, Tier 2 Work-to-Residence, Sector Agreement, or Standard) and how NZQA qualification recognition affects Job Check eligibility under W2.

NZQA IQA appeal, re-evaluation, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways

Disputing an unfavourable NZQA IQA outcome: re-evaluation request, reapplication strategy, and the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route via ITPs / WDCs when qualifications cannot be IQA-assessed.

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MyVisaPrompts — Master prompts for immigration consultants