dlparry

After a few months of research it appears that my husband and I don't have enough points to qualify to enter New Zealand as we are. My husband has a pcv licence and a HGV class 1 licence and I have a HND in legal studies and work as a legal secretary. We don't, therefore, have the required skills New Zealand are looking for! .

That leaves us with two options, if I am correct. The first is that either of us try to secure a job before we apply for residence in New Zealand, therefore, giving us enough points, or, secondly, do what i originally wanted to and buy a business (preferably a small cafe) and apply as investors. We are not looking to have the "perfect lifestyle with lots of money" as we know it is not possible! we just want a comfortable life in New Zealand. (We dont want to live in the UK anymore!)

Should I forget the idea as it seems impossible?

thanks for reading this

Donna

Cadibel

Have you thought about taking IELTS in order to boost your points?

Jan n Neil

I believe it doesn't count if you're british

TeamEmbo

I might be wrong but I didn't think you could get PR as an HGV driver anyway (BEVS will know for sure so maybe she'll put you straight) but there is nothing to stop your OH applying for HGV jobs and coming on a temporary visa, and renewing that.

I think under the LTBV if you want to run a business you have to prove you have run/or currently run a similar business and/or have experience of such, provide a detailed business plan, etc. If you look on the NZIS website it gives the details of all the criteria they require.

Cadibel

It does - as it counted for us and we're British!

Jan n Neil

oh sorry

Cadibel

QUOTE=Jan n Neil;7948791]oh sorry [/QUOTE]

No probs - mad that it does count though, isn't it?

BEVS

Points
Skilled employment Offer of skilled employment in New Zealand 50

Current skilled employment in New Zealand for less than 12 months 50

Current skilled employment in New Zealand for 12 months or more 60

Work experience in skilled employment
2 years 10
4 years 15
6 years 20
8 years 25
10 years 30

Qualifications Recognised undergraduate qualification 50

Recognised postgraduate qualification 55

Age
20-29 30
30-39 25
40-44 20
45-49 10
50-55 5

Close family in New Zealand Close family 10

Bonus points Skilled employment
In an identified future growth area 10
In an area of absolute skills shortage 10
In a region outside Auckland 10

Partner has a skilled job or job offer 20

Work experience in New Zealand
1 year 5
2 years 10
3 or more years 15

Work experience in an identified growth area
2 to 5 years 10
6 or more years 15

Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage

2 to 5 years 10
6 or more years 15

Qualifications

Two years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised qualification 5
Recognised basic New Zealand qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with honours) 5
Recognised post-graduate New Zealand qualification (Masters or Doctorate) 10
Qualification in an identified future growth area 10
Qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage 10
Partner holds a recognised qualification 20

BEVS

As per my post above. I can't see extra points for a positive IELTS test anywhere.

As far as I know , no-one gets extra points for an IELTS .A standard of English language is one of the criteria NZIS sets. Like Health of Good Character

With some occupations requiring registration and if English is a 2nd language then an IELTS is needed and must score at a certain level for an application to even be considered.