What has changed
Graduates of a full-time Level 7 graduate diploma who already hold a bachelor’s degree, including one from India, can get a post-study work visa of up to 1 year. A new one-off 6-month open work visa is for Level 5–7 graduates (at least 24 weeks of full-time study in NZ) who don’t qualify, with NZ$5,000 in funds. Paper applications end.
What this means for you
A New Zealand graduate diploma after a bachelor’s degree from India now gives you a way to stay and work for up to a year. If you don’t qualify for a post-study work visa, the new 6-month visa may still let you gain New Zealand work experience.
Official source
Immigration New Zealand
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