Hi from Paul and Elaine.
Jun 21st 2009, 12:09 pm
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Hi from Paul and Elaine.
Hi to one and all, l would like to introduce myself.... my name is Elaine and my husband Paul and l are looking to come visit NZ in April of next year for a minimum of a month, with a view to migrating and living in NZ into our dotage.
We are both very excited about the prospect of doing this and both are realistic enough to know that we must be open minded about the move...has anyone any input of any kind that might be of use to us in anyway...every little helps...we are both researching as often as time allows us into this beautiful country...one of our main issues is 'what visa' to apply for to enable us to do this as l'm a little too old for the work visa, Paul however can, but has been self employed in the property business here in the UK for the last 27 years, so it's a dilemma in a way, (but a nice one to have though l guess
) The assessment forms seem to want certificates to prove you know what you know, alas l don't have any as in the days of my working it was experience that mattered. l have however been the proud owner of a small retail outlet. But that was purely family and l other member of the public as a member of staff. Soooooo as long winded as this might seem sooooooooorrry but again any input will be much appreciated...l thank you all in advance...
xxElainexx
We are both very excited about the prospect of doing this and both are realistic enough to know that we must be open minded about the move...has anyone any input of any kind that might be of use to us in anyway...every little helps...we are both researching as often as time allows us into this beautiful country...one of our main issues is 'what visa' to apply for to enable us to do this as l'm a little too old for the work visa, Paul however can, but has been self employed in the property business here in the UK for the last 27 years, so it's a dilemma in a way, (but a nice one to have though l guess
) The assessment forms seem to want certificates to prove you know what you know, alas l don't have any as in the days of my working it was experience that mattered. l have however been the proud owner of a small retail outlet. But that was purely family and l other member of the public as a member of staff. Soooooo as long winded as this might seem sooooooooorrry but again any input will be much appreciated...l thank you all in advance...xxElainexx
Jun 22nd 2009, 5:01 am
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Re: Hi from Paul and Elaine.
Hi and welcome to the NZ forum.
Jun 22nd 2009, 7:34 am
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Re: Hi from Paul and Elaine.
You can come for a month on just a vistor permit collected at the gate.
If you get a job then you can turn that into a work visa, depending on skills etc.
it's a great way to do it in my opinion. It's how we arrived, about three times actually.
If you get a job then you can turn that into a work visa, depending on skills etc.
it's a great way to do it in my opinion. It's how we arrived, about three times actually.
Jun 22nd 2009, 8:38 pm
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Re: Hi from Paul and Elaine.
Hi to Bevs and to Wellington Will...
Thank you for your help..it's most appreciated...will make notes on all advice given....
kind regards
xxElainexx
Thank you for your help..it's most appreciated...will make notes on all advice given....
kind regards
xxElainexx
