MIGRATION AGENT OR NOT?
#1
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MIGRATION AGENT OR NOT?
Hi
I have completed our EOI but with some gaps. Should I just fill the gaps in based on my own knowledge or should I pay to get the help of an agent. When you look on agent websites, they basically say that those who submit their own application, 50% are unsuccessful because they have not completed the forms correctly.
Help!!!!!
Thanks
Julie
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I have completed our EOI but with some gaps. Should I just fill the gaps in based on my own knowledge or should I pay to get the help of an agent. When you look on agent websites, they basically say that those who submit their own application, 50% are unsuccessful because they have not completed the forms correctly.
Help!!!!!
Thanks
Julie
x
#2
Re: MIGRATION AGENT OR NOT?
Hi
I have completed our EOI but with some gaps. Should I just fill the gaps in based on my own knowledge or should I pay to get the help of an agent. When you look on agent websites, they basically say that those who submit their own application, 50% are unsuccessful because they have not completed the forms correctly.
Help!!!!!
Thanks
Julie
x
I have completed our EOI but with some gaps. Should I just fill the gaps in based on my own knowledge or should I pay to get the help of an agent. When you look on agent websites, they basically say that those who submit their own application, 50% are unsuccessful because they have not completed the forms correctly.
Help!!!!!
Thanks
Julie
x
#3
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Re: MIGRATION AGENT OR NOT?
we did it ourselves, bit time consuming but we got there, we are now currently arranging our telephone interview date with immigration. saving us a tidy sum
agents are only going to ask you for the information that only you can provide, then they will fill in your form on your behalf with the information you provided and charge you for the privelege.
agents are only going to ask you for the information that only you can provide, then they will fill in your form on your behalf with the information you provided and charge you for the privelege.
#4
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What Qs are you struggling with?
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Re: MIGRATION AGENT OR NOT?
Hi
Thanks for that - it probably is scaremongering, but didn't want to be in that 50% who are not successful.
The one thing I am stuck on is my OH's qualification. His qualification is a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying. Surveying is on the long term skills shortage list and on the qualifications section of the EOI, it asks if you wish to claim points for a qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage?
When you look on the LTSS it says the qualification should be a Bachelor in Surveying or the qualification must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. I'm wondering if a Bsc (Hons) in Building Surveying is comparable - would anyone else know???? I know that if you claim for points on the EOI you have to be able to prove it, which I can do from his certificate, but was wondering whether anyone could say yes or no!!!!!
Thanks for all your help.
Julie
x
Thanks for that - it probably is scaremongering, but didn't want to be in that 50% who are not successful.
The one thing I am stuck on is my OH's qualification. His qualification is a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying. Surveying is on the long term skills shortage list and on the qualifications section of the EOI, it asks if you wish to claim points for a qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage?
When you look on the LTSS it says the qualification should be a Bachelor in Surveying or the qualification must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. I'm wondering if a Bsc (Hons) in Building Surveying is comparable - would anyone else know???? I know that if you claim for points on the EOI you have to be able to prove it, which I can do from his certificate, but was wondering whether anyone could say yes or no!!!!!
Thanks for all your help.
Julie
x
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I would also adopt a golden rule of, if in doubt claim - easier to be knocked back if necessary than to argue points back in... but your hubbies qualification position looks quite straightforward....
#7
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I would personally saay not to use an agent, unless you have a very complex case.
We did not use an agent and I don't think it was that difficult or stressful to do all the forms and stuff ourselves. Not saying the process wasn't stressful - but the stress was due to things outside of our control.
We did not use an agent and I don't think it was that difficult or stressful to do all the forms and stuff ourselves. Not saying the process wasn't stressful - but the stress was due to things outside of our control.
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I would personally saay not to use an agent, unless you have a very complex case.
We did not use an agent and I don't think it was that difficult or stressful to do all the forms and stuff ourselves. Not saying the process wasn't stressful - but the stress was due to things outside of our control.
We did not use an agent and I don't think it was that difficult or stressful to do all the forms and stuff ourselves. Not saying the process wasn't stressful - but the stress was due to things outside of our control.
#9
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we did it ourselves, bit time consuming but we got there, we are now currently arranging our telephone interview date with immigration. saving us a tidy sum
agents are only going to ask you for the information that only you can provide, then they will fill in your form on your behalf with the information you provided and charge you for the privelege.
agents are only going to ask you for the information that only you can provide, then they will fill in your form on your behalf with the information you provided and charge you for the privelege.
Good luck with the EOI, the best advice is on here for free
Dewb
#10
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If you are organised and read through the application forms, understanding the question before filling it in you don't need an agent.
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Even if you used an Agent, you would still have to get documents such as Relationship or work experience evidence.
#12
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So my advice would be: stay away from the professionals
I read once an interesting opinion on this, it goes something like this:
- if you are able to do it yourself, then you have done the first step towards NZ PR. If not, then who the hell will offer PR to someone who cannot fill in some forms.
#13
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We did it ourselves and got through just fine
Yes it takes quite a bit of time and effort, lots of paperwork gathering etc but saves a lot of wonga (1000's £'s) so definately worth it... can spend that extra money on shopping trip to fill suitcases
Yes it takes quite a bit of time and effort, lots of paperwork gathering etc but saves a lot of wonga (1000's £'s) so definately worth it... can spend that extra money on shopping trip to fill suitcases