Thread: When does the WHV get activated?
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Old 15-05-2006, 10:03 AM
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Default When does the WHV get activated?
Yeah pretty much MB.

In all honesty there seems very little difference between a work permit and applying for Permanant Residency, apart from the end result....3 years or forever. Work Permits are quicker and cheaper to obtain, they can be applied for straight away rather than going through the various stages involved in applying for PR.

Like MB says tho, if you're going to apply for PR, then often you will not score enough points unless the job is in the field you are qualified and experienced in. Work Permits aren't neccessarily dependant on this, but the employer still has to prove you can do it when a Kiwi can't or won't.

We go on the 31st (2 weeks on wednesday) so getting really nervous and worrying about failing at final hurdle where I won't find the marketing job I need to apply for Permanant residency despite what all the recruitment agents I've spoken to seem to think. What about you? What timescale are you working to? Anytime between now and October I guess.
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