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Old 24-11-2004, 12:23 PM
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Hi,
If you can get a job offer and then have 150 points, your EOI would be processed more quickly than those of us without job offers (like me !).
The question is how long an employer is willing to wait, and how long it will take you to get to NZ to take up the position.
If getting and taking a job is possible, that is the best way.
However, there are lots of us on 100 with no job offer, waiting for either a 2 year work visa/permit or residency.
There is nothing to stop you applying right now if you have 100 points.
That will get your EOI on the way.
If you then get a job offer, you just contact NZIS and they will process you quickly.
You do not have to be on the OSL or POL.

You have to check the NZIS site for your circumstances re qualifications and job.
I don't want to give you wrong info.

You might get residency from an EOI.
If not, they talk about "skilled employment" and "relevant to your qualifications and work experience".

Just a word of warning. NZ salaries are low compared with the UK/US.
Prices are not that much lower. So people emigrating there will tend to feel worse off.
I suggest, if you haven't already, having a go on my "cost of living" & "cost of shopping" calculators.
Also the "emigration suitability calculator".

I did them to, hopefully, give people an idea of what to expect, and to make them think about their position, and whether emigrating is going to be easy or difficult for them.

Also, when looking for a job, don't just use agencies.
Many jobs are obtained via word of mouth etc etc.
I strongly suggest you get a list of possible employers together before you go.
Then call or visit them when there.
I've got a long list of 'directories', like yellow pages, from which you can find companies. Look at my "New Zealand Links Page".

I've just thought. Do you realise that Auckland may be very quiet at that time of year job wise. I've heard it said that they tend to shut down for the holidays.
I know someone looking for wokr in Wellington now, who is worried about that.
Just a thought !

Cheers
Steve
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