[KiwiHopeful]

Hello!

Once your EOI is selected, you will receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply). How long it takes to receive your ITA depends on the backlog at NZIS; mine took about 2 months.

You will have 4 months to complete your ITA and send your documents. However, if you have difficulty getting a particular document, such as a police background check, you can submit your ITA with a note explaining why the document is not included and when you expect to submit the missing document. NZIS will not begin to process your ITA until all the required documents have been submitted.

The documents you will need to include depend on your particular circumstances. Everyone will need to submit the medical exam, birth certificates, marriage certificate & proof of relationship, police background checks. You also most likely will need to submit your degrees, diplomas, and certificates for any education linked to your work experience for which you are claiming points. If you need to have your degree(s) assessed by NZQA, you'll need to include the NZQA report. You will also likely need a letter(s) from your employer verifying your experience/work history. I think that's everything, and if not, someone will weigh in on what I've missed!

You can send the originals or certified copies. You will also need to send a regular photocopy of each as well for your file. I sent originals, which NZIS must have handled with care because they came back in the same condition I sent them.