To move into a country an applicant has to follow the rules and regulations laid down by the government. Things can be easier if processes are done under proper guidance.

An overall band score of 6.5 in the IELTS General or IELTS Academic module is required for New Zealand PR.

Moving to a new country is always a challenge. A good amount of money is required initially to settle down. Then gradually after getting jobs and understanding the surrounding conditions, things become easier to handle. On an average you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment.

When an applicant is applying for citizenship by grant costs, its $470.20 for adults and $235.10 for children under 16.

Getting a New Zealand work visa depends upon the nationality. But in general for Immigration purposes, you generally need to be able to show a minimum of NZ$350 a month or NZ$4200 for 12 months to meet living costs requirements while you're here. A copy of your bank statement may be sufficient evidence of your available funds.

For PR to New Zealand, points are awarded for age, having family members in New Zealand, employment, previous work experience, and qualifications. The applicant has to meet the minimum threshold of 100 points to be able to lodge an Expression of Interest.

There is nothing as that it’s easier to get PR in a particular country. It all depends upon meeting the point required to qualify to enter a country. This depends upon many criteria like the age, education, work experience, marital status and the IELTS score. But with the help of correct guidance a person can understand and choose the country where they can migrate smoothly.

As per the rules you need to live for minimum of 5 years to become a permanent resident in New Zealand, but an applicant needs to qualify in other criterias too to apply for PR.

It takes 5 years of permanent residency status to qualify for New Zealand citizenship.

Skilled workers are always in demand in New Zealand. Currently on Immigration New Zealand's long term list , the below mentioned industries require skilled workers:

1. Arts & Media
2. Farming, Fishing, Forestry and Mining
3. Hospital, Tourism and Creation
4. Construction and Infrastructure
5. Business
6. Health and Community
7. IT and Telecommunications
8. Education and Social Sciences
9. Engineering
10. Transport and Logistics
11. Science
12. Animal Care and Conservation
13. Manufacturing
14. Finance and Property

As a rule you do not need a job to immigrate to New Zealand. But it is always recommended to apply for suitable jobs, before you land into the country. A job offer from a New Zealand employer can also increase the points you may be eligible to claim when applying under the Skilled Migrant Category.

The age requirements vary depending on the type of visa you apply for. While applying for New Zealand PR the applicant should not be more than 55 years of age.

Getting a job in any country is not easy. It all depends upon many factors like:

1. The caliber of the applicant (education, work experience, sometimes age)
2. Knowing the English language
3. Understanding the company culture.
4. Good knowledge about which company to apply

To be eligible, an applicant needs a yearly income of NZ$60,000, NZ$1 million to invest over 4 years, and another NZ$500,000 to live on. The applicant can apply for permanent residence after 4 years. The applicant can also include your partner in this application.

The basic requirements to acquire PR in New Zealand are:

1. The applicant should be less than 55 years
2. Good fluency in English language, which is usually proved by the IELTS score.
3. Good health and character.
4. A job offer from a New Zealand employer.
5. Ability to prove your intent to stay in the country.