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Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Aug 6th 2008, 11:48 pm
Replies: 133
Views: 15,863
Posted By Alifox

Exclamation Re: Medical Declined!!!

You seem to have stirred up a storm Kags ;) In my hubbies case a waiver proved pointless. I don't want to pour salt onto you wounds, but am just giving you our experience. Despite searching high and...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jun 6th 2008, 11:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By Alifox

Post Re: Has anybody applied for a Medical Waiver?

Hey Kags, we applied for a waiver some months back for the same reasons. We put together a 7 page case arguing our cause- that we would be financially able to pay for ANY health costs for my OH; that...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
May 15th 2008, 3:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By Alifox

Thumbs up Re: Medical problem - BMI to high, what can I do next?

Hi guys, this is exactly what happened with my hubbies application. We were finally turned down in Feb this year. We haven't had the heart to look in on these chat rooms to any extent since, (licking...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 20th 2008, 2:38 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By Alifox

Talking Re: New to this

Woh, slow down claire! Welcome BTW :D. Have you looked at which route (ie, which visa) you'll be going for? My guess is skilled migrant, which will take some time. Firstly you will need to check if...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 24th 2008, 8:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Alifox

Post Re: Is this possible?

I have applied on a SMC (I'm a nurse). I passed my medical, and my BMI was 38, although I've since lost 1 1/2 stone through Slimming World. Fred my hubby has a BMI of 47- 48 :ohmy:, but is well and...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 23rd 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Alifox

Lightbulb Is this possible?

We are waiting for the decision on my hubby's medical waiver, but my visa officer has said that I would be granted visas with our girls, and sponsor him to join us. I have been thinking (I know-...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 17th 2007, 10:04 am
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By Alifox

Post Re: ITA Plan B, C and D!

Best of luck Lou, I think that it would definitely be worth still proceeding, with the 140 points:) We are looking at the very real possibility that we'll need a medical waiver:( because my Hubby has...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2007, 5:50 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By Alifox

Thumbs up Re: Help regarding nurse agency phone interview

Hiya, they will probably need to what experience you have; what areas in nursing you work; whether you have NZ nurse registration yet; when you intend on coming over; whether you have any preferences...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 2nd 2007, 8:40 am
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By Alifox

Re: Police checks for nurse reg & ITA

I just went into our local police station and asked for a police clearance form. They gave me a pamphlet with a phone number on, which you have to ring to get the official form-it comes from...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 14th 2007, 4:57 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,118
Posted By Alifox

Re: Any NZ nurses help!!

Have to agree with Boopy, the NZ council aren't that good at letting you know when they are waiting for info. You wait for them, they wait for you(but dont tell you that they are waiting for...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 14th 2007, 4:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By Alifox

Re: Marriage problems

:rofl::rofl::lol:Excellent joke, thought you were about to pour you heart out to us when I read the title:D
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2007, 3:00 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 6,036
Posted By Alifox

Re: What do the blood tests actually check?

Hey Kato, as far as the alcohol intake is concerned, I dont think that it makes a significant difference whether you cut down for a few weeks or stop completely. Obviously it would be best to cut...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2007, 2:20 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,437
Posted By Alifox

Thumbs up Re: Reaons for leaving the UK

Great thread gang, for us we hope to go for the lifestyle. We love the UK, but want to take our girls (6 and 2) away from the over-commercialised, throw away culture that is going on. Of course, we...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2007, 3:56 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By Alifox

Re: If You Could ...

Be able to swim like a fish...to irradicate tobacco and brussel sprouts- both are as bad as each other:rofl:... to be able to speak clearly and not get tongue-tied when giving presentations... to...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Sep 3rd 2007, 10:21 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By Alifox

Re: Technical Question about ITA

Can only speak from our experience- my ita is being dealt with from NZ house in London. They seem to be quite efficient- they only had my application last week, but emailed today to say that it was...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Aug 29th 2007, 5:22 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Alifox

Re: where to work

Hey Steve, I think that most hospitals have mental health facilities. There seems to be lots of jobs advertised in mental health- not sure whether that means there are big issues with the MH of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 27th 2007, 8:49 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Alifox

Re: Just back from our recci!!!!!!!...................

Where are you planning to settle in HB? Are you going there for work, there doesnt seem to be many expats in HB, its a good seaside type town with loads to do and Breakers Bar is great for all the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 25th 2007, 10:36 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Alifox

Re: Just back from our recci!!!!!!!...................

We are hoping to settle in HB in Oct/ November. Where are the best beaches- wanting nice family friendly ones, ie shallow water, not too choppy etc- not too picky on my shopping list of good beaches...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 13th 2007, 3:31 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By Alifox

Re: delays with medical results

:rofl:Nice one gang- I don't know what I'll do in NZ without mushy peas from the chppy- theyre my vegetable part of my diet!!:p
I have finally sorted the last bit of info out today for the medical...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By Alifox

Thumbs down delays with medical results

Hi guys, another rant on its way- We had our medicals nearly 3 weeks ago now, they asked for further info from my GP as I had a DVT in March. Sent all the info that the GPs had off, so assumed that...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2007, 9:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 928
Posted By Alifox

Talking Re: kids programmes

Brill thread:D For me Pipkins was great- "Hartley, you horrible Hare!", as were Tiswas, Swap shop, Playaway-had a bit of a thing for Brian Cant:p Bagpus frightened the life out of me, still can't...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2007, 9:43 am
Replies: 79
Views: 4,738
Posted By Alifox

Re: food better or worse than uk

Got to agree with you on the salty fish & chips. We came out on our fact finding trip in March, and loved the taste of the fish- Taraki (sp) is my fav :p After getting caught out the first time we...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2007, 5:46 pm
Replies: 215
Views: 8,435
Posted By Alifox

Thumbs up Re: Bands from the 80`s

great thread:D must say for me Erasure are still a huge part of my music collection. Gutted to find that a lot of my 12in's had cracked in the loft ( had been getting a mate to convert them to mp3 to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 11th 2007, 11:31 am
Replies: 52
Views: 1,672
Posted By Alifox

Talking Re: Who is the best Super Hero?

Now then, let me think. Spiderman would rank highly, but so would wonderwoman, just for being so cool. if we're talking animation, then Dangermouse must be top, although Batfink was ok- I named my...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 9th 2007, 10:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By Alifox

Red face Re: Expos & Children - Bad Mix?!

I'm afraid that we will be bringing our 2 sprogs, they are 6 & 2. We will be there on the same day- we are booked for the morning. How 'bout you lot? We want to make a weekend out of it, as my eldest...
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