New Silver Fern Visa

[Jock in Paddyland]

Hi folks, first time poster here. Was wondering if anyone had more infon of these new visas to be released in April? Basic questions are; are they a good idea (in practice), roughly how long will an app take, any idea of cost?
Basically, myself and my partner (and young baby) are seriously considering immigrating to NZ, and are looking into all possible entry methods. I would potentially qualify for this visa based on myself holding a higher degree (doctorate).
Have als seen previous posts regarding the job/visa first conundrum. Would it be normal (and acceptable) to simply apply for vacant positions without first declaring to the employer that a visa would be required?
Many thanks in advance for responses.
J

[topcat83]

Originally Posted by Jock in Paddyland

Hi folks, first time poster here. Was wondering if anyone had more infon of these new visas to be released in April? Basic questions are; are they a good idea (in practice), roughly how long will an app take, any idea of cost?
Basically, myself and my partner (and young baby) are seriously considering immigrating to NZ, and are looking into all possible entry methods. I would potentially qualify for this visa based on myself holding a higher degree (doctorate).
Have als seen previous posts regarding the job/visa first conundrum. Would it be normal (and acceptable) to simply apply for vacant positions without first declaring to the employer that a visa would be required?
Many thanks in advance for responses.
J

My first response was 'What new visa?' So I went and looked it up!

And I can't find anything obvious on the Immigration NZ website either. So can you let us in on the secret and point us to a website that will tell us more??

With regards your question about applying to employers without telling them - they've cottoned on to this one! One of the very first questions they ask is what is your residence/work status - i.e. you have to make a statement that you are legally allowed to work in NZ before they'll even read your CV.

Hence the Catch 22!

[topcat83]

Ah! Found it! Beehive - Silver Fern visa to target talented graduates

Sounds very interesting..... (I'm way too old for it )

[royanu]

Wow! Looks pretty good. I fall in the age category (although at the higher end of the spectrum!)

[kevin04]

My Girlfriend and I seriously considering applying for this visa, but our issue if you require working experience as well? She's recently just finished her Masters Degree in Food Science.

Jock, I've read that the online application process starts on the 27th of April. I don't know if it's a first come first served basis and if there is to be more Visa's issues after the first period.

[kevin04]

Good luck to anyone who got one. They went online at 10am NZ time - and the 300 were all gone by 1030.

[topcat83]

Originally Posted by kevin04

Good luck to anyone who got one. They went online at 10am NZ time - and the 300 were all gone by 1030.

Wow - that was quick! Were you one of the 300?

[kevin04]

Out of luck, topcat. We went online yesterday am (UK time) and had a message saying that they'd all been snapped up by 10.30.

[naziaf]

I got into the top 300 Now arranging all my docs to be submitted to my branch. Wish me luck!

[topcat83]

Originally Posted by naziaf

I got into the top 300 Now arranging all my docs to be submitted to my branch. Wish me luck!

Well done - good luck