shabana niran
Indian expat in New Zealand
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Registration: 29 October 2014
Opportunities in New Zealand by fasi436
Hi all I am from INDIA and planning to move to New Zealand. Before moving , i want to know how are the Job opportunities in New Zealand ?
I am a resident of that beautiful country. I love the lifestyle, peaceful and beautiful place. A great place to raise kids. My family too enjoys! Read More
Opportunities in New Zealand by fasi436
Hi all I am from INDIA and planning to move to New Zealand. Before moving , i want to know how are the Job opportunities in New Zealand ?
Hi Fasi, Its hard to find job without a visa. Most employers wont consider such candidates. Thanks Shabana Read More
Opportunities in New Zealand by fasi436
Hi all I am from INDIA and planning to move to New Zealand. Before moving , i want to know how are the Job opportunities in New Zealand ?
To get a work visa without u being in the country is challenging unless u are into any bsry specialised skilled job. Finding jobs can be tiresome if you are new to country but not an impossible one if yoy have the right skills and attitude. Other ... Read More
Opportunities in New Zealand by fasi436
Hi all I am from INDIA and planning to move to New Zealand. Before moving , i want to know how are the Job opportunities in New Zealand ?
Hi, Do you have a visa to work in nz? Thanks Shabana Read More
EOI selected forgot to fill UG details
The points which we claim in EOI will be validated. But the proof for all those need to be submitted as response to ur ITA Read More
EOI selected forgot to fill UG details
Usually they wont. Have u done a PAR on those degrees? Read More
What IELTS score my spouse require for Skilled migration category.
Hi Rohit, If u are claiming points for your wife then she should have an avg score of 6.5. Thanks S Read More
Skilled migrant new rules
Hi Rohit, For claiming points in future growth area you need to have a job offer from a nz employer. Thanks Shabana Read More
Skilled Migrant: 100 Points Chances + Advices Request
Hi You need 140 points to get automatically get selected from EOI pool. In case of less points you need a job offer. If u cant provide a job offer its unlikely u get an invitation based on my experince. Hope it helps. Thanks Read More
Regarding New Zealand PR with 140 Points by myselfmanisha
Hi All, I have 140 Points and I have got my ITA approved for EOI I submitted. I am from India and currently living in Australia as my husband is working here. I am interested in moving to New Zealand as I am software engineer with 10 years of ...
Since u got ur ITA....its upto the co decision. Have u claimed for partner points. U can give 20 points to ur partner if u have a qualification assessment from nzqa and if u meet english languafe proficiency as required. In case if ur co insist ... Read More
planning to invest in new Zealand - On what Visa?
Guess to buy a property in nz u need to have an IRD number. For foreign investors u need to check the laws. By the way who is suspicious about ur itentions. U can apply for visit visa. Visa wont be denied unless there is a specific reason. Read More
planning to invest in new Zealand - On what Visa?
U can check for investor visa. Read More
Great opportunity in Network Marketing Company coming to NZ
Hi I am looking for a job. Currently living in auckland. Please let me know the details. Thanks Read More
Regarding New Zealand PR with 140 Points by myselfmanisha
Hi All, I have 140 Points and I have got my ITA approved for EOI I submitted. I am from India and currently living in Australia as my husband is working here. I am interested in moving to New Zealand as I am software engineer with 10 years of ...
Yes. You are right. Also after submitting your EOI you cant really switch the primary applicant to secondary. Main thing and which is very important in any immigration is try not to change what you have declared once. This is my personal opinion ... Read More
Regarding New Zealand PR with 140 Points by myselfmanisha
Hi All, I have 140 Points and I have got my ITA approved for EOI I submitted. I am from India and currently living in Australia as my husband is working here. I am interested in moving to New Zealand as I am software engineer with 10 years of ...
Yes i do agree with midhun. But as per my knowledge with my case primary applicant needs an overall score of 6.5. Read More
Regarding New Zealand PR with 140 Points by myselfmanisha
Hi All, I have 140 Points and I have got my ITA approved for EOI I submitted. I am from India and currently living in Australia as my husband is working here. I am interested in moving to New Zealand as I am software engineer with 10 years of ...
Hi Who is the primary applicant? If u are the secondary applicant and giving bonus points to your husband then u need an ielts score of 6.5 total. In my case i didnt do the exam and i was giving points to my hus. Then my co sent an email telling ... Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Ya...all depends on the CO. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
For me since I didn't do my ilets and eventhough I kept proof for my English proficiency, they had done an interview for me. A telephonic one around 30 mins. Thanks, Shabana Read More
Cost of Living in Auckland
It's a good salary. If u don't mind could please tell me how the companies approach you? Did u apply thru job sites or thru linkden. Thanks Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi..for assigning CO. After CO assigned it was faster. We have not moved yet. Will be moving by jan only. Hope will have a good life. God bless. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Mine took exactly six months. Thanks. Read More
Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat
Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...
I mean read the instructions carefully .u can claim for bonus points in absolute shortage skill list even if u don't have exp in nz. When u fill the EOI u can actually read all this. It's important to calculate the score correctly. Bcoz if ... Read More
Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat
Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...
U can claim in future growth area only if u have a job offer. U can claim in absolute shortage. read the instructions carefully...some conditions are there too. Read More
Moving to New zealand- About house rent and Job by Abhijeet1mali
Hello All, My name is Abhijeet I am looking for few information on the lifestyle in Auckland. I am planning to move to Auckland in Feb and wanted to know abut house rent and jobs. I am System administrator by professional. Kindly share your ...
Dear jyothi, Please could you please let us know suburb with good indian population. Thanks Read More
New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the New Zealand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hey...harsh, Good luck for the result. We got residency on July and planning to move by early Jan. Thanks, Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
By end of Dec or by early Jan. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Yes u are rite. After they receive the migrant levy,they will electronically transfer ur file to the inz office in my case dubai and in yours india. You can go their once they confirm and get the stickers done. I really don't want to sent the ... Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Congratulations kris and suryan. In my case I didn't sent to London. Did the stamping in dubai. Read More
New Zealand Immigration by vinodbhatia83
Hi All, I have done Master of Computer Application degree(MCA) from Punjab Technical University. I want to know that whether this qualification will earn points if it is assessed from NZQA. Please reply. Many Thanks,
Hey stop worrying and do apply and see. NZQA will give u a positive reply only. During the ITA stage u need to do full assessment (IQA) . So keep all ur mark list ready for this. It's really easy vinod,if u have all the paper works in place. For ... Read More
New Zealand Immigration by vinodbhatia83
Hi All, I have done Master of Computer Application degree(MCA) from Punjab Technical University. I want to know that whether this qualification will earn points if it is assessed from NZQA. Please reply. Many Thanks,
I guess u will get enough points. But u can check in nz immigration website for more details. U can do nzqa par assessment first. Based on that u can apply for EOI. But check the name of your uty in nz immigration site as some uty are in exempted ... Read More
New Zealand Immigration by vinodbhatia83
Hi All, I have done Master of Computer Application degree(MCA) from Punjab Technical University. I want to know that whether this qualification will earn points if it is assessed from NZQA. Please reply. Many Thanks,
Is it a regular course???. Then u can earn points. Correspondence courses don't earn much credits. Plus only NZQA and advise u this exactly. If u want u give a try for PAR. Read More
Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat
Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...
Another option is try for residence visa...u can work and study...too. Then within 2 years u can apply for PR. No tension. Plus for studying u get get subsidised fees since u are a resident. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Congratulations on the move!!!...so are u based in Poland. We are planning early Jan. So which industry are u working? Keep in touch. :) Thanks, Shabana Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi justynab, We also got the green signal and the AIP...email as well. As we are trying to stamp the visa in dubai itself, just waiting for the e transfer of file to dubai office. Hey by the way when are u planning to move?? Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
Dyre, thanks. It's London branch rite. What I know from my co is.may and June are the busiest months. So...advised us also to expect some delays. so it's bcoz of that only. Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
Hi Dyre, My online status changed to approved :) notification received exactly after three weeks from interview. Read More
Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat
Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...
What I read from the blogs is that if it's less than 140 without job offer; ur chances are almost nil. Try to work out with your IT exp. It's in absolute shortage skill set,and u will get bonus points. And ur partner can give u 20 points. Read More
Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat
Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...
But prasanth...u should have minimum 140 points to get your EOI automatically selected if u don't have a job offer. otherwise ur chances of getting the EOI selected is very low. Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
Hi Dyre, It went well I guess. Finger crossed. :) Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
I don't have an idea how they checked. They asked for both of our degrees to be assessed by nzqa,and then a whole package which clearly states the evidences they needed. But i guess they thoroughly check coz the requirements where matching with ... Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
Thanks dyre.What is ur total points. Ohh yes single applicants I have seen in forum. All depends on the points. Do you have 140 points. Then u will get automatically selected from the pool. Read More
EOI selected on April 29 to NZ by drye
hello everyone, anyone with eoi selected on april 29, 2015 lets discuss here... till now i haven't received any feedback from NZ immig if successful or not.. pls share your thoughts. thanks
Dyre...it's still early to receive ITA. Mine EOI selected on may 14, 2014. ITA received on June 18,2014 Documents submitted on Oct 8 th,2014 CO assigned on April 18,2015 Interview with secondary applicant on may 1,2015. Final interview on may ... Read More
Hire an agent
What is your query???. I have done it by myself. Everything is pretty clear in the immigration site. Sorry I don't know any agents. Read More
skilled migrant interview tips
Freinds, please give me your suggestions / advises /tips on for the interview. My interview is on may 14 th. Our application is processed in London branch. Thanks, Shabana Read More
Looking for Newzealand PR
Good suggestion. I am on the process. U can visit nz immigration website and look for details. I have done it myself, I mean to say no immigration agent. IT is in shortage list so u can claim for bonus points as well. Thanks, Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hey friends a happy news...i got a CO yesterday. she needs some additional info. And she wants to have an interview with me to check my English language proficiency. My husband is the primary applicant. She said 20 to 25 mins....and it will be an ... Read More
EOI got selected..How much of time it takes to send ITA? by asha_123
My EOI got selected in 21st of January 2015 fortnightly selection.Yesterday(5th of Feb 2015) i received register post letter from EOI pool that informed me to my EOI was selected and claiming points which i have put should need to verify.And also ...
Hi mohad, Mine took almost two months to receive ITA. We just got Ita package online. And guess eoi online status changed. U can always track the status online. Thanks Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi justynab, I have crossed the six months line now. As I mentioned before saw a notification in website all 2014 application will be processed by June 2015. So hope we all get co assigned by that time. Do keep posted if their is any developments. ... Read More
CO assigned for ITA submitted in last quarter of 2014. by shabana niran
Dear all, Anybody got a CO for application submitted on last quarter of 2014. Waiting to hear from ppl on the same boat. My application was forwarded to London branch. Thanks
My husband is the primary applicant. He is a software developer. Read More
CO assigned for ITA submitted in last quarter of 2014. by shabana niran
Dear all, Anybody got a CO for application submitted on last quarter of 2014. Waiting to hear from ppl on the same boat. My application was forwarded to London branch. Thanks
Abhijeet so u are working in which industry Read More
CO assigned for ITA submitted in last quarter of 2014. by shabana niran
Dear all, Anybody got a CO for application submitted on last quarter of 2014. Waiting to hear from ppl on the same boat. My application was forwarded to London branch. Thanks
Hi..abhijeet, I submitted mine in Oct 2014. Got a notification that they received the documents. Then again another one telling that it will six months for CO to be assigned. Keep posting if u have any updates. Thanks, Shabana Read More
CO assigned for ITA submitted in last quarter of 2014.
Dear all, Anybody got a CO for application submitted on last quarter of 2014. Waiting to hear from ppl on the same boat. My application was forwarded to London branch. Thanks Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Thanks bharat for the reply...mine is turning 6 months on April first week. Regards, Shabana Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi all .. any updates for anyone who have submitted their ITA application by last quarter of 2014 to England branch. Please share with me....would like to get in touch with friends who are in the sane boat. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi bharat, I read today in inz website that for all applications received on 2014, a case officer will be assigned between Feb 2015 and June 2015. Do u have updates from England branch. Thanks, Shabana Read More
Need information for employment history for full assessment for NZ PR by rohitsharma54
Hi All, I just checked on the NZ website http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/apply-for-an-international-qualifications-assessment/documents-required-for-an-international-qualification-assessment/ that ...
Hi rohit, You need get an employment letter from your employer stating the roles and responsibilities and it should be in company letter head as well. It's a mandatory requirement my friend. Thanks,shabana. Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Thanks for the reply bharat. I believe you are taking about residency. PR can obtained after u secure resident visa and after completing the requirements for PR. Residence visa is for two years. What to do??? Fingers crossed. Will you keep posted as ... Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi bharat, We are also in the same position. I have submitted my residence application with London branch on Oct. Got a reply that a case officer will be assigned in 4 months. Later got another notification due to some new changes introduced in ... Read More
EOI got selected..How much of time it takes to send ITA? by asha_123
My EOI got selected in 21st of January 2015 fortnightly selection.Yesterday(5th of Feb 2015) i received register post letter from EOI pool that informed me to my EOI was selected and claiming points which i have put should need to verify.And also ...
Mine took 2 months to receive the ITA. Hey abijith...did you sent all Ita required documents to London. I have send all the documents on October. Didn't hear anything bak from them. Got a notification they received documents on Oct 8. And CO ... Read More
Cost of living in Auckland
Hi,anjana...whats ur visa status??? Read More