Looking for advice

[Jodie]

Hi everyone,

Just a word of warning - I know someone who is already in NZ and has their EOI in progress at the moment. They had 105 points I think without job offers, and have come over here and managed to land a job. They spoke to NZIS to say that they now hoave a job, more points and that the application should go through quicker now. However, they said that it wouldn't make a difference!

They were told that it's not an issue because they have work visas (so he could start the job straight away) and they have a year to get residency anyway.

So I suppose the moral of the story is, apply now and get your EOI in if you want to, but just be aware that you will need to get a work visa too if you need to start work quicker than the processing time of your EOI cos apparantly it doesn't make any difference! Great! :icon_confused:

Jod

PS - Although I was told by NZIS on the phone last week when I chased up our application AGAIN (165 points with job - selected 15th Sep! We're here working on work permits at the mo) that it wouldn't be pushed through quicker unless there was an emergency - don't know what they would consider an emergency tho - I told them Daz wanted to enrol on a course for next year and had to apply before the end of this year but couldn't apply unless he was a resident, and this wasn't enough. :icon_rolleyes: Good luck!

[SteveNetWriter]

Now that's what I call confidence :icon_biggrin:
Good luck. (and thanks)
Steve

[SteveNetWriter]

Hi Jodie,
Hope you're still loving it !

Just goes to show - there's no simple answer where NZIS are concerned.
I guess the faster processing only applies if you're still in the UK :icon_confused: :icon_rolleyes:

It's funny, you can read the statement on their website that actually says they'll prcoess it more quickly ! I'm sure I read that !
But when does that ever mean anything :icon_rolleyes:

Cheers
Steve

OK, I've found it - not quite what I thought:

[quote:1367c8419e]Should you receive a job offer at any stage, please fax it to us on 0044 207 973 0370 with your EOI number; we will then immediately allocate your EOI to a visa officer[/quote:1367c8419e]

From:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Branc...ssingtimes.htm

:icon_rolleyes: [/quote]

[cal]

[quote:f00db4b8b9="lanzilla"]Hi Everyone,

I am a newbie to this fab site and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

My Partner and I are in our late 30s and have 2 Children aged 10 and 13 yrs.

I have been running my own business for the last 16 years and can't decide whether to apply for a LTBV or try and get an offer of employment and go that route.

We are visiting for 3 weeks over Christmas and I am hoping to check out a few areas and test out the job market.

We have good equity and savings so we have no problem buying a property or supporting ourselves for as long as we need.

We want to settle in New Zealand and feel that we could have a very nice life there. We are not afraid of hard work and are sure that we would find employment quickly.

I haven't yet made any applications as I thought I would wait untill I had taken a look.

Are there any other late 30s on this forum who have taken their Families over on a LTBV and if so... what types of business did they go into?

Kind Regards.[/quote:f00db4b8b9]

Hi,

Got to be quick cause my battery is low...

Basically we have our LTBV and it took 2 & 1/2 months from lodgement to approval - by anyones reconning I would say that was pretty damned quick!

If you are still interested I would suggest you get in touch with Anthony at Pathways to New Zealand based in Hamilton.

Good luck in whatever you decide...
Cal :icon_mrgreen:

[lanzilla]

Thanks Cal.

I'd be interested to know how the procedure went for you and the line of business you ventured into.

I run a successful Business here but would probably need to diversify if I decide to take the LTBV option.

You can email me at lanzilla@ntlworld.com if you prefer.

Regards.