Question - please help!!
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Question - please help!!
I have just done the points test on NZ site - scored 105 - where to go now?
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Driver695
I have just done the points test on NZ site - scored 105 - where to go now?
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Originally Posted by Driver695
I have just done the points test on NZ site - scored 105 - where to go now?
Do you have a job offer (if needed)?
Have you found a place you want to go to?
Are you in a position to move quickly?
What type of visa are you going on (timescales vary for ITA)?
And so on
Just ask and if we can, we will help
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Maz
You can lodge your EOI (Expression of Interest) to get things going. Have you visited NZ yet?
So if I lodge my EOI then what happens? Sorry so new to all this.
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Originally Posted by Driver695
Hi Maz-no not yet was looking at Oz but now want to go to NZ- going to be coming out in Feb/march!
So if I lodge my EOI then what happens? Sorry so new to all this.
So if I lodge my EOI then what happens? Sorry so new to all this.
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Jack The Lad
If they think you are what they want then they will ITA (Invitation To Apply) for PR. When you gain this you are free to come and go
Sorry being really thick
So I firstly put my EOI in ? I take it 105 makes the mark?
I do not have a job offer or am in the career that is on the skills shortage list?
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Originally Posted by Driver695
Sorry being really thick
So I firstly put my EOI in ? I take it 105 makes the mark?
I do not have a job offer or am in the career that is on the skills shortage list?
So I firstly put my EOI in ? I take it 105 makes the mark?
I do not have a job offer or am in the career that is on the skills shortage list?
At the moment anything above 100 points (usually!!!) gets you an ITA. After that its all down to immigration with regards to timescales. ie. my wifes occupation is on the Short list so our timescales are very quick 3-4 months.
Have a look at THIS and it may give you an idea of where you are in the scheme of things
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Jack The Lad
Yes.
At the moment anything above 100 points (usually!!!) gets you an ITA. After that its all down to immigration with regards to timescales. ie. my wifes occupation is on the Short list so our timescales are very quick 3-4 months.
Have a look at THIS and it may give you an idea of where you are in the scheme of things
At the moment anything above 100 points (usually!!!) gets you an ITA. After that its all down to immigration with regards to timescales. ie. my wifes occupation is on the Short list so our timescales are very quick 3-4 months.
Have a look at THIS and it may give you an idea of where you are in the scheme of things
Thanks Jack - appreciate it!
So 1st port of call put EOI in - then you get an ITA (what is this)? Looked on NZIS and its a mind field !!!
So I take it to get a visa I do not need to have a skill for short list? correct?
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Driver695
Sorry being really thick
So I firstly put my EOI in ? I take it 105 makes the mark?
I do not have a job offer or am in the career that is on the skills shortage list?
So I firstly put my EOI in ? I take it 105 makes the mark?
I do not have a job offer or am in the career that is on the skills shortage list?
It did take me 2 weeks to fill the thing out but I had to get our then 2m old daughter a passport so I could finish it!
Good luck and keep us posted!
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Originally Posted by Driver695
Thanks Jack - appreciate it!
So 1st port of call put EOI in - then you get an ITA (what is this)? Looked on NZIS and its a mind field !!!
So I take it to get a visa I do not need to have a skill for short list? correct?
So 1st port of call put EOI in - then you get an ITA (what is this)? Looked on NZIS and its a mind field !!!
So I take it to get a visa I do not need to have a skill for short list? correct?
ITA is Invitation To Apply for PR (Permenent Resident). Once you have this then its the you are there
And yes you can get to NZ on several different visas. Being on the shortage list is one way.
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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad
Its what this site is for. Oh, and to have a laugh
ITA is Invitation To Apply for PR (Permenent Resident). Once you have this then its the you are there
And yes you can get to NZ on several different visas. Being on the shortage list is one way.
ITA is Invitation To Apply for PR (Permenent Resident). Once you have this then its the you are there
And yes you can get to NZ on several different visas. Being on the shortage list is one way.
Ok so - it's sinking in slowly - so EOI in with 105 points / then you get ITA then they give you a PR?
So if I was to have a skill that was on the shortage list then thats a quicker way to speed up the process?
But as neither of us do - we would just need to wait for the ITA? As we both work in customer services you see...
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Originally Posted by Driver695
As we both work in customer services you see...
However its not on the list
If you can what about trying to get a job offer. It will add 50-60 points and may well speed things up.
Or apply for a working visa and then re-applying once you are there and have a job.
To be honest I have only really looked into the shortage list way of getting in so I am not an expert on the other ways (The Dark Arts ). Start another thread maybe asking for other ways in
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Driver695
I know - but I am finding myself looking and sounding 100% dumb as on here
Ok so - it's sinking in slowly - so EOI in with 105 points / then you get ITA then they give you a PR?
So if I was to have a skill that was on the shortage list then thats a quicker way to speed up the process?
But as neither of us do - we would just need to wait for the ITA? As we both work in customer services you see...
Ok so - it's sinking in slowly - so EOI in with 105 points / then you get ITA then they give you a PR?
So if I was to have a skill that was on the shortage list then thats a quicker way to speed up the process?
But as neither of us do - we would just need to wait for the ITA? As we both work in customer services you see...
Before you put your EOI explore every option, as it is $300 to submit. Just see if you can squeeze a point somewhere. They give updates on their news bit as to point margins, number of people etc.
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad
From what I gather that very much in need over there!!!!
However its not on the list
If you can what about trying to get a job offer. It will add 50-60 points and may well speed things up.
Or apply for a working visa and then re-applying once you are there and have a job.
To be honest I have only really looked into the shortage list way of getting in so I am not an expert on the other ways (The Dark Arts ). Start another thread maybe asking for other ways in
However its not on the list
If you can what about trying to get a job offer. It will add 50-60 points and may well speed things up.
Or apply for a working visa and then re-applying once you are there and have a job.
To be honest I have only really looked into the shortage list way of getting in so I am not an expert on the other ways (The Dark Arts ). Start another thread maybe asking for other ways in
One last stupid question before I am chucked off here
If I score 105 would that even get chosen from the pool???
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Re: Question - please help!!
Originally Posted by Driver695
Looked at the working visa but dont you have to be under 30 ?
One last stupid question before I am chucked off here
If I score 105 would that even get chosen from the pool???
One last stupid question before I am chucked off here
If I score 105 would that even get chosen from the pool???