In reply,

1. Yes, you can submit the NZQA assessment after you have submitted the EOI, but you need to have the results of the preliminary assessment [i:802555ce1e]before [/i:802555ce1e]the EOI is submitted.

2. Yes. Include any recognised work experience. But you'll only gain points if it is from a "comparable labour market". A comparable labour market is:

http://glossary.immigration.govt.nz/...bourmarket.htm

3. You can only claim points for a future growth area if you have a job offer in that area. So, any experience in your own country or NZ for that matter will only count if you have a job offer.

4. An area of abolute skills shortage is any occupation on the Long Term Skills Shortage List (previously the Priority Occupations List). If you have experience in this area in a comparable labour market, you can claim points for it.

An area of absolute skills shortage is explained here:

http://glossary.immigration.govt.nz/...lsshortage.htm

You can't assume your qualification will be assessed at level 7 - you need the preliminary assessment - and need to give an NZQA reference number on your EOI.

If you are the principal applicant, you will need an IELTS certificate. Pre-purchase of tuition is only applicable to secondary applicants.

Hope that helps

Good Luck

Hugh :icon_cool:
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