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Originally Posted by Taffy
Hi Caz,
As Cliff says, many people apply to jobs in NZ but change their minds. I've heard many stories of people who get jobs, get residency granted and then decide not to go too. After attending seminars for NZ employers looking to recruit overseas staff, people not turning up was one of the biggest concerns expressed by employers, along side people returning home after a short period.
When you're in a high demand field like IT, sometimes it can be worthwhile just packing up and going to NZ, and deal with job finding when you've arrived. There are plenty of jobs available in IT, so it's not normally too long before you get something! This is, of course, quite risky so takes a little bit of courage! It shows employers committment though  |
Hey Taffy,
If we were to sell up here and go to NZ to find work, would we be forced to return home to the UK to apply for a visa or PR?
Also how would that go with immigration?? I thought in order to get in you have to have a work permit or PR visa?? Would we have to go on a holiday visa and then apply in NZ once we found work?
Sorry not really sure how all that works :( We have read through all the info on submitting a PR application through the skilled migrant category, but we have not really looked into doing it the other way.
So what would be the best way to do that. Like you say though, i dont think it would take us long to find work, but i wouldnt want to be sent back on the first plane! haha
Thanks, Caz x