PhD and PR

kumargsa

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Member since 11 September 2014

kumargsa

08 February 2015 16:42:48

kumargsa

08 February 2015 16:42:48

What are the chances of immigrating to NZ if i do a PhD in NZ(GIS/Geography) ? I already have a masters degree in geography from the USA. the point system under the skilled migrant category seems a bit complicated. i am a 33 year old indian citizen with about 4 years work experience in GIS(2 years in USA)

thank you.

motorlodge

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Member since 26 March 2013

Auckland

motorlodge

23 February 2015 22:57:37

motorlodge

23 February 2015 22:57:37

Auckland

getting a PhD will not help you get Residence in New Zealand beyond what a Masters will do..you will need to get a Skilled job offer to apply for Residence as a skilled migrant here

GuestPoster675

24 February 2015 00:54:02

GuestPoster675

24 February 2015 00:54:02

motorlodge wrote:
getting a PhD will not help you get Residence in New Zealand beyond what a Masters will do..you will need to get a Skilled job offer to apply for Residence as a skilled migrant here

Totally agreed

Jyotishdidi

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Member since 20 September 2012

Auckland

Jyotishdidi

24 February 2015 01:50:04

Jyotishdidi

24 February 2015 01:50:04

Auckland

Best is to get advice from an NZ immigration attorney. Odds are you may be able to get more then 130 points and qualified to come on work to residence visa. But getting a job these days is tricky business in NZ.

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