[Island Moose]

Hello,

I have searched the board quite extensively for answers, but perhaps I can ask for some clarification.

I am expecting a job offer from an accredited employer. I intend to apply for a Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy. This would allow a stay of up to 30 months.

I don't really qualify for some of the other options as I am essentially a new graduate (engineering).

Can anyone offer personal experience and or speculation as to the possible wait for approval if I already have my medical and police checks completed?

Thank you.

[speckythecky]

Welcome to the forum moose. not sure of the answer to your q. but can you apply for a talent visa as a new graduate in engineering? I haven't seen any threads on this method of gaining entry. Have you done a search on the forum for it?

[Island Moose]

I scoured the immigration website for reference to experience minimums, but all I can deduce is that the accredited employer states the qualifications and experience requirements. Would seem that if they're willing to hire me, then they could state on the forms that the job requires "X" qualifications (degree etc) but is suitable for graduates, therefore I'm OK?

The government website is good, but it lacks details for sure.


http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktoresidence/caniworkinnz/accreditedemployersrequirements.htm

[MattA]

..difficult one if you have all your other docs then getting a work visa should take 4 weeks or so.

Once you are in NZ you can apply for PR and you should get it 50 points degree, 50 points for being in employment in NZ, I'm guessing 30 points for your age. So you'd get it on that basis alone.

[steviec]

Welcome to the forum Island moose
I can give you my opinion on your situation as I have been looking at the same visa/permit application.
The job offer from an accredited company for a minimum of 24 months and salary of NZD45 is the most important thing.
The salary is not so critical. The difference about an offer from an accredited company to one from a non accredited, is that you can apply for work to residency instead of a general work permit/visa.
Hope that makes sense and if you need any other advice, dont be afraid to ask as there are many people on the forum with plenty of experience who can help.

[Island Moose]

I was told by the prospective employer that they are accredited, and that this somehow "fast-tracks" the application? In any case, I figure I will prepare to complete my medical and police checks, have those pieces in place first.

Now I'm off to search the forum for some information on what to do with my bank accounts etc.

Thanks all for you responses.



Welcome to the forum Island moose
I can give you my opinion on your situation as I have been looking at the same visa/permit application.
The job offer from an accredited company for a minimum of 24 months and salary of NZD45 is the most important thing.
The salary is not so critical. The difference about an offer from an accredited company to one from a non accredited, is that you can apply for work to residency instead of a general work permit/visa.
Hope that makes sense and if you need any other advice, dont be afraid to ask as there are many people on the forum with plenty of experience who can help.

[stu70]

Welcome to the forum Island moose
I can give you my opinion on your situation as I have been looking at the same visa/permit application.
The job offer from an accredited company for a minimum of 24 months and salary of NZD45 is the most important thing.
The salary is not so critical. The difference about an offer from an accredited company to one from a non accredited, is that you can apply for work to residency instead of a general work permit/visa.
Hope that makes sense and if you need any other advice, dont be afraid to ask as there are many people on the forum with plenty of experience who can help.

A quick qu; is there any downside to applying for a general work visa instead of WTR? I mean is there any real drawbacks to a general work permit? Regards

[WA to SI]

I wanted to add to this topic, as I am in the same situation now. I have accepted a job offer from an accredited employer as an engineer, and the standard route for the employer seems to be to help you obtain a Talent-based Work to Residence visa, even though my job is on the LTSSL.

A little digging on the NZIS website reveals that being an accredited employer allows the employer to circumvent the usual required search and proof that they couldn't find a qualified NZ resident, etc, etc.

Also, it would appear that once you have gonethe WTR visa path, there is absolutely no way of obtaining PR until 2 years have elapsed, because the Talent-based WTR visa requires a job offer with a duration of at least 2 years? Anybody have evidence to the contrary?

[IanW99]

Don't know if it helps but we arrived in NZ on a WTR (not talent based) and applied and got PR within the first year of being here.

Ian

[RayBCO]

Hi All,

Had an interview today in London for a job with an Accredited Employer.
I was told that the Talent Visa (Work to Resident Visa) can be received quite quickly with police checks and medicals being carried out first.

We would be able to live and work in NZ for up to two years. But at the moment of landing we can apply for 'Permanent Residence' which can take up to six months. But of course you are settled and in full time employment with a salary of at least NZD45k.

I was told that the 'Talent' visa is a way of the immigration guys sorta 'bending the rules' to allow employers, with a lack of local candidates, to get people they need working quicker. Being 'accredited' means that they have already established that there are very few, if any, candidates from the current pool of residents.

One thing to mention - You are tied in with that 'Accredited Employer' until you receive the 'PR' or until 2 years is up.

Usually your own bank can arrange a bank account in NZ before you arrive.

It is also a good idea to arrange a IRD Number - tax number - before you leave for NZ also. Saves time apparently.

Another thing to remember - Free healthcare is available to those who are residents! Not sure if you are covered on a Working Visa?? Perhaps someone here knows the answer...Just read this on the documentation/pamphlets given to me today...so could not clarify during the interview!

The Kiwi that interviewed me told me that yesterday 28th May was the coldest day he had encountered in the UK and he had to buy a scarf to keep warm. :confused: It was chilly but not what I would call freezing... He was from Wellington...so I guess it is great there for us English??

[IanW99]

If you have a work permit that is for two years or more then you are considered eligible for public funded health services.

See the following link for more details:-
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/f872666357c511eb4c25666d000c8888/6792645d8a0b865dcc256dba00136573?OpenDocument

HTH
Ian

[RayBCO]

If you have a work permit that is for two years or more then you are considered eligible for public funded health services.

See the following link for more details:-
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/f872666357c511eb4c25666d000c8888/6792645d8a0b865dcc256dba00136573?OpenDocument

HTH
Ian

Hey thanks for that IanW99...Really helpful! My wife will be happier as you can imagine with two small ones to consider!