Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) are making the second round of changes to the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA). These come into effect on 25 March 2024.
The LQEA is a publicly available list which sets out the comparable New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework level and qualification type for specified overseas qualifications.
The LQEA is used for the new Skilled Migrant Category, Green List Straight to Residence, Green List and Sector Work to Residence and Accredited Employer Work visas.
LQEA updates for 25 March
On 25 March the LQEA will be updated with qualifications awarded in these countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- Fiji
- Japan
In addition, updates will be made to the list for these countries added to the LQEA in September 2023;
- Malaysia
- South Africa
- United States of America
The updates to countries already on the LQEA includes adding:
- Master’s degrees to the list of qualifications awarded in Malaysia
- Doctoral Degrees to the list of qualifications awarded in South Africa and the United States of America.
More qualifications from additional countries will be added to the LQEA in further phases.
Photo credited to Freepik | Create great designs, faster