Hi Guys, Thanks .
Hi Amit,
The rule has changed to bring person with skills which are shortage in NZ.The changes are(apply to existing applicants also) :
1. If he falls under PR point(i.e will be issued job search visa), then his skills should be in shortage skills.Refer www.immigration.govt.nz
2. He need an IELTS score of 6 or above.This can be wavied in case he can show that his education was in english medium.
Nowdays, its taking around 2-3 years from india and 9 months if applied from auckland.It takes 3-4 months if applied from Wellignton or Christchurch.
I hope this will clear ur concerns.
Cheers,
Sanjay