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Migration from New Zealand to Australia through NZ Pathway
Hi Team, I am Meghana Based in New Zealand and I have more than 7 years of experience in Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare as Senior regulatory Specialist and Regulatory compliance Manager. I am currently a Permeant Resident of New Zealand, Now I am looking for migrating to Au and what type of Visa would I need for AU? through NZ stream? Could some one explain me what is the process? If I have a job offer in Queens land and would I be eligible for Direct Pr pathway? or which pathway is the easiest pathway for me?
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Hi Meghana, welcome to our community and thank for reaching out!
Since you are a Permanent Resident of New Zealand, you have a few options for migrating to Australia.
Here’s an overview of the pathways you can consider:
1. New Zealand Stream – Subclass 189 Visa
As a New Zealand PR, you are not eligible for this stream. It is only for New Zealand citizens who have lived in Australia for at least 4 years.
If you become a New Zealand citizen in the future, you can explore this option. If I have misinterpreted your reference to you being a PR of New Zealand. Please let me know 🙂
2. Employer-Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 or 186)
Since you mentioned that you might have a job offer in Queensland, your employer may be able to sponsor you.
Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa): This is a temporary visa that could lead to PR through the Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme Visa) after working for the employer for a few years.
Subclass 186 (Direct Entry Stream): If your occupation is on the Medium and Long-Term Skilled Shortage List (MLTSSL) and your employer is willing to sponsor you, you could get PR directly.
3. General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189 or 190 Visa)
If your occupation is on the MLTSSL or STSOL (Short-Term Skilled Occupation List), you could apply for a Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) or a Subclass 190 (State-Sponsored Visa).
If you have a job offer in Queensland, you might be eligible for Queensland state nomination (Subclass 190), which can lead to PR.
Which is the Easiest Pathway?
If your employer is willing to sponsor you for Subclass 186 (Direct Entry), this would be a straightforward way to get PR.
If sponsorship is not available, check if your occupation is on the Queensland skilled occupation list for state nomination under Subclass 190.
If you become a New Zealand citizen, the Subclass 189 (NZ stream) could be an easy option in the future.
Would you like help checking whether your occupation is on the relevant skilled lists? Let me know, and I’d be happy to assist further.
Regards,
Mark
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