Plan B Work visa - entitlements?
 

Hi

If I fail in my quest to get my points back does anyone know what entitlements you can get in regards to work visas/permits?? Basically are you entitled to work tax credits, child benefit etc also what have people done in regards to medical needs? Bought insurance???

Need my contingency plan now!

Re: Plan B Work visa - entitlements?
 

Child benefit does not exist over here :thumbdown:
I think you are entitled to it for 6 months once you move over from the UK.

Re: Plan B Work visa - entitlements?
 

hi scouse bird. I don't think having a work visa entitles you to any goverment supplied monies in nz, or health care. Have noticed most people tend to buy insurances.
But I think you may still be entitled to child benefit from the uk, but not tax credits.
Is my memory right and you're a nurse? If not ooops my bad !! :wub:

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close a social worker! Do you know about the free hours for childcare when they are 3 or is that a no go to?

Re: Plan B Work visa - entitlements?
 

nope don't know! Sorry scouse bird

but as for boosting your points. . . Get a job before applying. I Had to do that to get enough "scores on the doors" but I appreciate it's easier said than done

Ali

Re: Plan B Work visa - entitlements?
 

Not sure about the child care elements but as far as publicly funded healthcare goes it depends on the length of your work visa.
If your visa is for 2 years or longer you would be entitled to full health care the same as if you were on a PR visa. You might find this site useful to see what you would be entitled to depending on which visa you receive...
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/eligibility-home

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Many thanks guys - it's good to know others have been in the same position. Just gutted that I've probably lose the money for EOI if I'm not successful with any appeal.