Hi all, I'm new to the forum and newly arrived in NZ. I'm here on a Skilled Migrant Job Search Visa and currently seeking work. A recruiting agency I met with yesterday asked if I can work as a contractor/consultant on the visa I am on - and I didn't know the answer. I'm in a queue to speak to...

Hi there, My husband and I are living in Canada. We have been married for 9 years. I am a US citizen/Canadian Permanent Resident. Our two kids are dual citizens. We are both under 35. We have been looking into moving to NZ for about 3 years now. With another winter approaching we are eager as...

Hello friends, I have few questions regarding subclass 189, I'm having 11 years of IT work experience (2006 to till date), but my degree was Non-IT (M.Tech - Power Electronics). My wife is having 2 years of IT work experience (2014 to 2016), but her degree also Non-IT (BE - Electronics and...

Hi there, I am considering moving to New Zealand. I am looking to apply for a Skilled Migrant Visa, but am having trouble deciding if this is the right visa for me. There are some questions I have that I cannot seem to find the answers to. My main question is: If I were to be granted an SMC...

Hi All, I have heard from some that they have been able to secure work or work offer without having complete EOI and Relevant Skilled Migrant Visa. Is this possible? What are the best channels to approach when trying to secure a job offer or work. We are planning on immigrating to NZ from...

Hi, I am IT professional having 7+ experience in IT industry, from India but currently living in NY - USA (from 2010 on H1) I tried to apply for EOI myself and got 150 points - Identity = 25 - Recognised Qualifications = 70 (Masters in computer) - Recognised Work Experience = 35 (7+ exp in IT...

Hi guys, I recently applied for my 485 application with Telecom Engineer as the skilled occupation. If and when I manage to achieve 65 points for immigration, can I apply my 175 or 885 based on a different occupation? Like Network Analyst? What would need to be done in this regard if this is...

Hi I am planing to apply for NZ. I have 150 point for EOI. I am getting married coming February. Should i have to wait and apply after my marriage ? or is there any provision to add my spouse detail after ITA ??? Please advise.