[geosim]

Hi there to everyone

we are currently in the process of trying to emigrate and just discovered this site, which has been great, does anyone know if there are ever any EOI's selected without job offers? as we have 130 points with no job although as a qualified Funeral director i'm hoping there are plenty of vacancies, also my wife's occupation, Dental Nurse in UK, is on the immediate skills shortage list does that count for anything in regards to points etc.
look forward to any replies and taking part in the future

[Familyofmonkeys]

Yes EOI are selected without job offers as long as you have enough points. Only thing is applications with job offers are processed first as prioritised, so paperwork can take a good while longer.

As for immediate skills shortage list, the online application will tell you how many extra points you can claim for work experience etc....if unsure, give them a ring.

[holland]

Welcome to the forum.

J

[Mickstim]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your application!

Barb

[Silverwing86]

Hi geosim and welcome to the forum !

Our EOI was also selected without a job offer (125 points, in October 2005) and we arrived in NZ end of January this year with PR !

I'm not sure if you get points for your wife's occupation being on the Immediate Skills Shortage list, but if yours is not and you're worried about it, perhaps you could consider your wife being the main applicant ?

With the help of the Points Indicator (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/pointsindicator/) you should be able to calculate whether this would give you more points and make a decision based on that.

Best of luck !

Silver