Work Visa Path - Skilled Migration v LTSSL v Essential Skills

Hi my husband is on a LTSSL work visa and we changing to Skilled migrant visa, so yes you can change, not sure about Essential skills visa

bazwilli wrote:

Hello

We are looking at a permanent residence route to New Zealand.
I would like to find out which visa (initially) is most suitable once I have found work (IT Management/Software).

1: Skilled Migration Visa: My Points fall short and I require a Job Offer/Job. Means I can't get this prior to finding work
2: LTSSL Work Visa: Allows conversion to the equivalent PR after 24 months but offer must be on LTSSL (absolute skill shortage).
3: Essential Skills: Employer needs to look locally first but this is not required if offer is on LTSSL.

They all seem to have the same requirements in terms of evidence required.
LTSSL and Essential seem to take a similar amount of time.
For Skilled Migration I am concerned that the process is based on selection and this would not give a potential employer comfort with regards length of notice period.

So can one go over on LTSSL or Essential Skills and then apply for Skilled migrant anyway?
btw. is there really any difference between the two.
Or should I use the Skilled Migration Visa supposing the prospective employer understands the process and the process is guaranteed.

Thanks

Both of them are almost the same. Your findings are right. 95% of the employers prioritize the residents first until and unless they have an emergency requirement for an immediate hiring that could broaden their search to overseas. Your best bet would be to apply for a work visa and once you land here, find a job. If you're successful, the rest of the process would be easier.

Hi can i actually apply for a work visa without a job. i was promised a job in Auckland and then let down. I thought i had to have a job first to apply for a work visa

alstell1977 wrote:

Hi can i actually apply for a work visa without a job. i was promised a job in Auckland and then let down. I thought i had to have a job first to apply for a work visa

You can certainly apply for an independent work visa based on your skillsets. There is another category of *Holiday Work Visa* as well but I don't know the criteria of the same. Check with the immigration NZ website which is pretty self-explanatory.