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Smart Mode — NZ SMC 6-point residence scorer (adaptive)
Adaptive intake. The AI branches across skilled employment, qualification, NZ income, occupational registration, and specialised training under the post-Oct-2023 SMC 6-point system — to project the points composition and recommend the highest-ROI lever combination.
New ZealandSMCSkilled Migrant Category6-pointSM5Green ListSmart ModeAdaptive
Build a NZ Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) 6-point residence strategy for [CLIENT_NAME] (age [AGE], occupation [OCCUPATION], NZ income NZD [NZ_INCOME_NZD], NZ experience [NZ_EXPERIENCE_MONTHS] months, registration [REGISTRATION_BODY]) under INZ Operations Manual SM5 instructions based on the answers I gave you. §1 — POST-OCT-2023 SMC 6-POINT FRAMEWORK REMINDER On 9 October 2023, INZ replaced the prior 160 / 180-point SMC + Expression of Interest lottery with a simplified 6-point direct-application system per SM5 instructions: ▸ Threshold: 6 total points ▸ Five dimensions: skilled employment, qualification, NZ income, occupational registration, specialised training ▸ Removed: age points, partner-qualification bonus, regional bonus, area-of-future-skill-shortage bonus, job-offer-anywhere bonus ▸ No EOI: applicants who reach 6 points lodge SM5 residence application directly ▸ Hard prerequisites still apply: English (SM5.20), health (A4), character (A5), genuine skilled employment in NZ (SM5.10) §2 — POINTS PROJECTION (5 dimensions, score each) For EACH dimension, mark Qualifies / Borderline / Does Not Qualify with one-line reasoning + project the point value: (a) Skilled employment in NZ (1-3 pts) — ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3 occupation + AEWV or other skilled work visa (b) Qualification (3-6 pts) — NZQF Level 3-6 = 3 pts; Level 7 Bachelor = 4 pts; Level 8 PG Dip = 5 pts; Level 9 Master / Level 10 Doctorate = 6 pts (verify current SM5 schedule) (c) NZ income (3-6 pts) — 1.5x median wage = 3 pts; 2x = 4 pts; 2.5x = 5 pts; 3x = 6 pts (current median NZD 31.61/hour as of Feb 2024 review — verify) (d) Occupational registration (3-6 pts) — regulated profession registration, scales by registration class + prerequisites (e) Specialised training (1-3 pts) — NZ-based Master by research or Doctorate §3 — TOTAL POINTS + GAP ANALYSIS (60-80 words) Sum the dimensions. Name the total. If at or above 6, declare the applicant eligible to lodge SM5 directly. If below 6, name the gap + the cheapest path to close it. §4 — IF GREEN LIST TIER 1 PARALLEL ROUTE EXISTS (where applicable) For Tier 1 occupations (Software Engineer 261313, Registered Nurse 254499, Civil Engineer 233211, Secondary School Teacher 241499, etc. — verify current Green List Tier 1 schedule), Straight-to-Residence under SM5 + Green List schedule bypasses the 6-point gate: (a) Confirm ANZSCO + Tier 1 match (b) Qualifying offer + accredited employer + registration where required (c) Direct residence application — separate INZ form / online flow (d) Typical processing time + fees (NZD 4,290-4,890 — verify) Recommend this as the primary route where eligible. §5 — THE 3 HIGHEST-ROI LEVERS BEFORE LODGEMENT Rank what would move points most for THIS applicant. Examples: complete NZ Nursing Council registration to unlock 3-6 occupational-registration points (binding gate for nurses); negotiate income above 2x median wage to lift income points from 3 to 4 (often a single conversation with employer); complete NZQA IQA to confirm Level 7 vs Level 9 (worth 2 qualification points); complete an Engineering NZ CPEng assessment; accumulate 6 more months of skilled employment for the credibility threshold. §6 — ACTION PLAN (next 30 / 60 / 90 days) Concrete checklist with INZ form codes + processing: 30 days: complete NZQA IQA if not done + sit IELTS / PTE / OET retake if needed + initiate registration-body assessment if regulated 60 days: receive NZQA IQA + sit + receive English-test result + negotiate any income lift with employer in writing + collect employment letters + payslips + IRD income summary 90 days: lodge SM5 residence application via INZ Online — Form for Residence under Skilled Migrant Category + INZ1027 acknowledgement of NZ law + biometrics + eMedical + PCC for India + every country lived 12+ months since age 17 §7 — CITATIONS Anchor each recommendation to INZ Operations Manual instruction (SM5 SMC residence framework, SM5.10 skilled employment, SM5.20 English, SM5.30 qualification, SM5.40 income, SM5.50 occupational registration, SM5.60 specialised training, SM6 Partnership-based residence, A4 health, A5 character, F2 partner classes), Immigration Act 2009 sections (s.22 grant of residence class visa, s.27 officer satisfaction, s.158 misrepresentation), Green List Tier 1 + Tier 2 schedule (verify current), and Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (s.63) where advice scope matters. — DRAFT — for IAA-licensed immigration adviser review. Verify against current INZ Operations Manual before submission. Median wage threshold (NZD 31.61/hour as of Feb 2024 review) is revised every February — always confirm the live figure on the INZ Median Wage page before quoting it. SMC reform of Oct 2023 substantially simplified eligibility; if you cannot reach 6 points within 12-18 months, consider Green List Tier 1 (immediate residence with qualifying occupation) or Partnership Resident Visa as alternative routes. Unlicensed immigration advice is a criminal offence under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (s.63).
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