RoyallyPissed
American looking for information about New Zealand
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Registration: 07 October 2009
PhD Student Visa Rejected by Weosk
Greetings people! I've been following this forum for quite a while now. Worst has come to worse, unfortunately, and I need some feedback on my situation. I was accepted at a University in Canterbury to do a PhD program and it was such a ...
The other option is to get the Uni to give you a contract in writing. Then apply for a Business Visa. That will allow you to travel back and forth. Like go to New Zealand for the duration of the course for that year and while students are on their ... Read More
When I will get Work Permit for 1 year do i will get a Job by Istiak Adnan
Dear Concern, Thanks for your previous replies. I have some questions. I am planning to apply for post graduation degree at Wellington. Which will be 1 year. And after completing that I will get 1 year of work permit. So, than I will get a job or ...
That remains to be seen. Getting a Work to Residency Visa doesn't mean that New Zealand will find you a job. It is the other way around. In order to get the Work To Residency Visa, you need to have a written job offer and it is very wise to have ... Read More
PhD Student Visa Rejected by Weosk
Greetings people! I've been following this forum for quite a while now. Worst has come to worse, unfortunately, and I need some feedback on my situation. I was accepted at a University in Canterbury to do a PhD program and it was such a ...
There could be another issue that they are looking at. The length of the program at the Uni and the chance that it could be dropped from their program list at a moments notice. Then where is your funding going to come from? That would make you a ... Read More
fed-up with South africa , concidering New Zealand. Any info? by renierlummis
Im living in South Africa but want to move to New Zealand , would like some info on the living conditions , possibilities.
And your point would be? You the P.C Police? The thread came to my email just the other day and I replied. If you got a problem with that...seek help. Have a Nice Day :) Read More
fed-up with South africa , concidering New Zealand. Any info? by renierlummis
Im living in South Africa but want to move to New Zealand , would like some info on the living conditions , possibilities.
Good Day, You have to take into consideration that Auckland is known for the higher paying jobs and the market there reflects that. You do know that Auckland is AKA...City of Sails? Most people in Auckland make enough to live there and they are ... Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
Good Day, You have to know English well. If not you will be required to complete an English course and score above 75%, I think that is the limit. As for French speaking people, that I am not too sure of in New Zealand. Just by your post you might ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in New Zealand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in New Zealand? What ...
The other one is don't expect things to be all goodie goodie and they will be gentle. If you like your replies and responses sugar coated. I suggest you invest in Bakery because they won't hold back. They will tell you straight up what they ... Read More
When I will get Work Permit for 1 year do i will get a Job by Istiak Adnan
Dear Concern, Thanks for your previous replies. I have some questions. I am planning to apply for post graduation degree at Wellington. Which will be 1 year. And after completing that I will get 1 year of work permit. So, than I will get a job or ...
As I stated in another comment. Keep in mind Natives and Kiwis come first. Get your college to find you location for work. Or put your application on SEEK website. Show them you are making an effort and want to be a part of the culture. New ... Read More
Civil engineering - CAD Technician - Job scope - Demand in this field. by richerred
Hello All, I'm planning to move to New Zealand with Silver Fern job search visa. Which is opening this November. With this Visa I'm legally eligible to live and work in New Zealand for 9 months. My full intention is to find a skilled ...
You have to keep in mind. The companies are obligated to hire Kiwi and Native first. So you could be in for a long wait. May I suggest you think about upgrading that visa once you get there and start on your paperwork for residency. Otherwise the ... Read More
Are you happy in New Zealand?
How can you not be happy in New Zealand? You have clean air to breath and the cleanest ocean waters to swim and fish in. My health improved, my stress levels were wiped out, and the food is pure and organic. The tab water is the best on the planet ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in New Zealand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in New Zealand? What ...
Hello, That is strange to hear. I lived in New Zealand and been from the top of the North Island to the near the bottom of the South Island and found every Kiwi friendly and Maori(native) very friendly towards me. I got adopted into 2 tribes and ... Read More
Skilled Migrant: 100 Points Chances + Advices Request
Good Day, Before you get too jumpy. You need to open that page again and read it all over again. If I am not mistaken you need at least 160 to qualify and being on the Short list doesn't guarantee you anything. Depending on your location you ... Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
There is no racism in New Zealand and most Maori are very dark people. Kiwi are more white but they are very good people. You won't have any issues just don't anything that will make them give cause to remove you before your visa is up and ... Read More
Best cities to live in New Zealand by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to New Zealand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Good Day, I would have to agree that this a loaded question. There is one thing to make note of. If you are NOT a resident, you can forget the hope of finding work until you have done your paper work and become a resident. Getting a Work Visa/Work ... 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, ...
Good Luck, You should have gotten a written job offer if not several before jumping in head first. Getting a job in New Zeland, no matter what skills and degrees you have will be much harder than you think. 1. You need a Work Permit 2. You can't ... Read More
My EOI Rejected by pratheep
Hi, I need your advice on below, I have submitted the EOI and got selected from the pool(points 145) on October 31st 2012, unfortunately it went to UNSUCCESSFUL during preliminary check. When I called Immigration customer care yesterday ...
In Cases such as this. I would strongly advise getting a few "Letter Of Job Offer." No matter how and what you submit, INZ will need to know that you can provide for yourself and NOT be a burden to taxpayer and govt. You will need those ... Read More
Need advice for Tourist Visa Application. by bruine aap
Hello I'm from Philippines. I just want to seek advices or suggestions for applying a tourist visa for NZ. I am planning to visit NZ this coming January under sponsor invitation which is not related to me. He is just friend who resides in NZ. My ...
Your best bet, go to the New Zealand Embassy in Manila and talk to a rep there. He/she will have the best advise you can get. DON'T waste your time with some of these people as they are just assuming. I have lived in New Zealand for 6 years and ... Read More
Need advice for Tourist Visa Application. by bruine aap
Hello I'm from Philippines. I just want to seek advices or suggestions for applying a tourist visa for NZ. I am planning to visit NZ this coming January under sponsor invitation which is not related to me. He is just friend who resides in NZ. My ...
Hmmmm. let me see about the same time we put bases there in about 50 years ago. I think. As I stated I could be wrong. About the same as American Samoa. But I could be wrong. Read More
Need advice for Tourist Visa Application. by bruine aap
Hello I'm from Philippines. I just want to seek advices or suggestions for applying a tourist visa for NZ. I am planning to visit NZ this coming January under sponsor invitation which is not related to me. He is just friend who resides in NZ. My ...
Please make a note. Australia DOESN'T run New Zealand Immigration. They seem to think they own New Zealand. You can NOT go to New Zealand on an invite from someone who has a sponsor. You will have to have your own. That is to say, if I had a ... Read More
relocate to New Zealand on a permanent basis by svmkhize
Good evening. I need some guidance on something. I am a South African who would like to relocate to New Zealand on a permanent basis. But as you know, a work visa in New Zealand is dependent on a Job Offer - which is normally dependent on having a ...
Good Day, I have had the same issue but I lived there for 6 years. There is an other issue that you need to think about as well. That job offer has to be in writing and whether you will need a sponsor(sponsorship). That will be your hardest task ... Read More
Decision - Why Visa takes so long to process? by Shantibastola
I have applied for graduate diploma in accounting under IPP category on 18th sept but i havenot got any responses yet?? What can be the problem?? How can get visa response fast
There is several factors that apply in getting your visa. Most of the location of the Embassy that is handling your request. Such as in the states, there is only 2 places. California and Washington DC. Then it has to go to the NZ Embassy in UK. That ... Read More
trying to come back
I too am looking forward to return home. You need to make sure you have all your documents notarized and don't leave anything out. Be honest and truthful and you should be fine. Whatever you are told to do, do it and make sure you get it all ... Read More
What do you like the most in New Zealand?
I lived in New Zealand for 6 years. What's there not to like? The culture is excellent. People are warm and friendly. You can't beat the tribal culture. The Islands are Paradise! If you go there, you will have found Eden. New Zealand is ... Read More
Want to immigrate to New Zealand. by Jaquline
Hi all! Please can anyone give me some feedback about Global Visas!
There is a big fee for the INZ process and depending on your location. Most of Europe,UK and USA have to send their paperwork to the New Zealand branch in England. There is no guarantee that all the money spent will get you the results you are ... Read More