Telephone Interview Questions (NZ Visa - Skilled Migrant Category)

Following are the questions asked during our phone interview with our case officer based in Shanghai branch:

For the principal applicant (my husband):

• Have you ever been to New Zealand before? 
• In the instance you are granted a visa, when would you be looking at making the move to New Zealand?
• Can you tell me about why you decided on New Zealand as a place to migrate to?
• Have you given thought to where in New Zealand you might like to settle? Why this area in particular?
• What kind of industry would you like to work in NZ?
• What kind of position are you interested in?
• What do you know about the opportunities under current labour market for this type of work in New Zealand?
• Are there specific websites you have used to look for employment?
• Have you contacted any recruitment agencies?
• How long have you been investigating employment in NZ?
• Are there any employers in NZ that particularly interest you?
• Have you got any good response from them?
• Is it your intention to find full time or part time employment?
• Are you familiar with salary range for your occupation in NZ?
• Do you think you will encounter any difficulties or barriers in finding skilled employment in New Zealand?
• From when you enter New Zealand, how long do you expect it will take you to obtain skilled employment?
• Socially speaking, have you given any thought to how you might integrate and settle?
• Apart from Philippines, have you ever lived in any other country? How about travelling?
• What do you know about housing market in NZ?
• What do you know about the general cost of living in NZ?
• Do you have any friends or family in NZ?
• What support do you expect to gain from them?
• Are any of these people able to offer you support in finding skilled employment in New Zealand?
• Do you intend to stay with friends when you first arrive in NZ?

For me:

• Madam, do you work now?
• Where did you work before?
• Do you intend to work in NZ?
• What sort of employment would you be looking for?
• Have you investigated employment opportunities in NZ?
• Is it your intention to work full time or part time in NZ?
• Apart from Philippines, have you ever lived in any other countries?
• What do you know about education system in NZ?

The interview lasted around 45 to 50 minutes.

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