Glossary of Terms

Some common NZ Immigration Terminology

EOI - Expression of Interest
ITA - Invtation To Apply (for residency)
NZIS - New Zealand Immigration Service
POL - Priority Occupations List (No Longer Used)
OSL - Occupational Shortages List (No Longer Used)
LTSSL - Long Term Skills Shortages List (POL Replacement)
STSSL - Short Term Skills Shortages List (OSL Replacement)
WHV - Working Holiday Visa
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
NZQA - New Zealand Qualifications Assessment/Authority