Originally Posted by Persephone (Post 11339423)

Hello and welcome

I can't give you definite answers I'm afraid:(

Q.1 I don't know. INZ may just look and go 'it's not the exact degree on the list'. Those judging your application are not qualified to assess whether it is or not. Or they may be fine with it:unsure:
I checked my profession because there are a number of differently named quals that are exactly the same and it's on the LTSSL. Only because if they listed one name, I know for a fact that those with a differently named degree are included as well. Unfortunately the only requirement on the LTSSL is to hold NZ registration [since you cannot register without a degree acceptable to my regulatory body]. So that doesn't help you.
We do get many posters on here with ICT quals so hopefully someone will come along and help

Q.2 Not if it is on the list. It may be possible to request it be assessed as to whether it is equivalent to one on the LTSSL though.

Q.3 If you include points for LTSSL work exp and qual, then I also get 145 which would be an automatic selection. Without those bonus points, you are not going to be selected.

I don't know which country you're from but if it isn't in a Comparable Labour Market then you can only claim points for work exp if it was for a multinational company and/or your experience is in an Area of Absolute Shortage.
You need your degree to be equivalent to the one on the LTSSL.
If you want to include points for your wife's qualification then she must meet the same IELTS level as the principal candidate.
Sorry I can't be much help

You may notice that I have edited your post. I have removed the personal details that are not necessary such as full name and DOB-best not to put all that info out publically in one place ;)

Originally Posted by Persephone (Post 11340571)

I can't answer you:( I do not know.

I suggest contacting NZIS to see whether they can give you advice on this. As I said, they may be happy with your degree being the same or they might not.
Again, you could look into whether NZQA would assess your degree as equivalent to the one on the LTSSL. They don't deal with whether you will get those points but may be able to say it's the same degree [just a slightly different name!].

You don't mention where your work experience was gained but the Comparable Labour Market may be an issue if you're not classed as being on the LTSSL.
No point potentially wasting the cost of an EOI until you have the answers.

Sorry, I can't be more help

Originally Posted by Persephone (Post 11343283)

Yes, I mentioned that above.
It's why you need to know whether your degree will come under the LTSSL as if not then you will not get points for your work experience and it will be a waste of money submitting an EOI.

I would ask the consultant about your degree and how NZIS deal with those where the degree name is slightly different. Do they accept it in some cases or would you have to get it assessed as equivalent?
There must be many degrees that are essentially the same but have different names.
My degree has 5 different names [from 7 universities!] in the UK but all do the same thing and would be accepted in NZ.
P :)

Originally Posted by Persephone (Post 11343283)

Yes, I mentioned that above.
It's why you need to know whether your degree will come under the LTSSL as if not then you will not get points for your work experience and it will be a waste of money submitting an EOI.

I would ask the consultant about your degree and how NZIS deal with those where the degree name is slightly different. Do they accept it in some cases or would you have to get it assessed as equivalent?
There must be many degrees that are essentially the same but have different names.
My degree has 5 different names [from 7 universities!] in the UK but all do the same thing and would be accepted in NZ.
P :)