I want to enquire about 10 bonus points for a study that I had started before 25 July 2011. It is a National Diploma in Computing level 5 and my study visa started from 14 january 2011. It is a one year course.
Malkiat Singh Changed status to publish February 14, 2020
Hi there,
From your description, it appears that you may be able to claim bonus points. Here is what the regulation says:
SM8.25.1 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications gained before, or commenced on or before 25 July 2011
- If SM8.25 (a), (b), and (c) above do not apply, the principal applicant may be eligible for New Zealand qualification bonus points under SM8.25.1 if they:
- gained the qualification before 25 July 2011; or
- had commenced a programme of study towards a recognised New Zealand qualification on or before 24 July 2011.
- Two years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised New Zealand qualification qualifies for 5 points, providing the full-time study was over four semesters during a period of at least 16 months.
- A recognised basic New Zealand qualification from level four up to and including level eight on the NZQF qualifies for 5 points.
It is important to note that the regulation talks about 5 bonus points.
Kind regards,
Malkiat Singh
IAA: 201400142
Malkiat Singh Changed status to publish February 14, 2020