Anniexx

Hiya all..
Just wondering to those of you whom are in the process of immigration or have already done it,how long the whole process took/has taken from start to finish,or if you are in the middle of it,how long you have been waiting?I know everyones case is different but it would be nice to get some sort of idea.
We would bee applying for NZ under the skills category so i think it would take forever..or it seems that way..ever hopeful though.
Cheers muchly..
Anniexx

mashiraz

Hi Annie, hate to say it but it 18 months processing, but overall 4 years from 1st unsuccessful skills assessment to final visa arriving. But this isn't normal so don't use it as a guide!!

see www.austimeline.com for more general applicants.

Mash...

PS I've got it now though....

sam&steve

Hi Annie,

It took us, on a skilled independent, 9 months, start to finish.
Sam*

Paul and Steph

Hi Annie

Skilled independant took 20 months.


Steph

Don

Hi Annie - last year when we got NZ Gen Skills through London it was typically taking 3-4 months or under but now it's gone up to 9-10 months. When the court case is settled (in the next month or so) and the new year starts for NZ immigration (July I think) expect to see hings speed up again.

Cheers - Don

andie

two long long long years. :scared: :scared:

Anniexx

Blimey..quite a variation then :scared:
I sent for our forms over a week ago and haven't got them yet..guess this is what the next two or so years are gonna be like!!!!
Anniexx (in for the long haul!)

pickletheplacid

Keep your chin up - from submitting my skills app it took 5.5 months to received my pr visa - so it varies for everyone.

I'm not a nurse and I applied as Independent skills.

Unless your pooled, you're probably looking at 6-11 months from visa app. (my opinion)

My advise would be to front load with police cert. - worse case it expires which is another £15?
If you like to gamble front load completely and present your application really well.

pickletheplacid

scoobydooathome

Hi there,

You didn't say what your occupation was, this may make a difference,

Our P.R. took a gomsmacking 84 days from date lodged to getting it through the post and on our doorstep, excluding skills assessment, 8 weeks,

Don

Don't forget Aus and NZ have very different application principles as regards queues/ waiting. NZIS theoretically has a shorter processing time and regulates PR approvals by adjusting the points passmark as necessary. DIMIA (Aus) seem to principally regulate PR approvals by making applicants wait longer or shorter periods depending on demand.

Cheers - Don