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Are you a Construction Engineer seeking a life in New Zealand.

NZ Work Opportunity – Case Analysis Engineers are on the long-term skill shortage list in New Zealand meaning that not only are they eligible for work visas for foreigners but those granted the work visa are also potentially eligible for residency visas. This opportunity extends visas to the family members of the applicant.Engineers in the construction sector are proving in great demand here and c

Changes to NZ Post Study Work Visas

NZI plans to remove entirely the employer assisted post-study work visa. Currently, graduates can apply for this visa when offered employment in a role that applies to their chosen studies. NZI plan to issue 1, 2 and 3-year open work visas to graduates of level 4-8 courses. The time granted is dependent on the qualification level and whether the applicant intends to work in Auckland or not. There

Considering studying, working or investing in New Zealand. Investing in NZ may be a two stage proces

New Zealand (NZ) offers suitable individuals an excellent opportunity to create a high quality of life within its shores. As NZ is currently experiencing an economic prosperity and is attracting immigration to help fuel its economy now is the ideal time to consider immigrating to NZ.As NZ immigration advisors we see the visa applications gaining success frequently. However it is essential to submi

LOW SKILL VISA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

When an essential skills worker is granted a low skill visa it has a few more implications than other skill level workers. Some of those implications are the duration of the visa which vary between 1-3 years, with maximum duration of 3 years. Also the stand-down period of 12months where the visa holder cannot apply for the same skill level visa inside the country and needs to leave the country and

NZ work visa, essential skills work experience

In the current climate within Immigration NZ we are seeing more challenges regarding validating work visa applicants experience. In some cases the applicant has genuine and relevant work experience but the case officer may also request official government agency documents such as work books or tax statements to validate this. In other cases the applicants CV and letters of reference from employers

Sharing expertise: NZ Work Visas and Eligibility for family visa

In many of my consults for a work visa under essential skills at www.headstartvisas.co.nz I have been asked by my clients if they are granted a work visa they can sponsor their family. The criteria depends on the skill level of your occupation which is rated at the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and on the salary you as a candidate have been offered. The