[IMartins]

Hi

First time on Thread.

Please explain all the abbreviations that everyone is using, just so than I know exactly what I'm reading.

EOI
NZAQ
ITA
NZIS

Any other abbreviations:

[Chiba]

Expression of Interest
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Invitation to Apply
New Zealand Immigration Service

I think!

[IanW99]

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

This thread might be useful:-

Abbreviations explained (http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8621)

Ian

[james the mechanic]

Welcome to the forum :nice1
There are hundreds of the darn things, better for the writer than the reader me thinks!


EOI - Expression of interest
ITA - Invitation to Apply
PR - Permanent Residence (Visa)
NZIS - New Zealand Immigration Service
NZQA - Qualifications Assessment
WTR - Work to Residence
CV - Curriculum Vitae (resume)
RRV - Returning Residents Visa (which allows permanent residents to leave New Zealand and return again usually for 2 years)
IRRV - Indefinite Returning Residents Visa, no expiration
MAF- ministry of agriculture & forestry
GST- Good & services Tax (like vat in UK, sales tax US)
IRD- Inland Revenue Department
OH- Other Half (spouse or significant other/partner)
QV - Quotable value (company that does the government valuations on houses)
IMHO - in my honest / humble opinion
HTH- happy to help, or hope this helps.
OE- Overseas Experience
LOL- Laughing out Loud

But there’s loads more, memorize them because other members will be testing you later.:laugh
James

[Lion]

Hi there
Are you from South Africa ?
So am i. although i am in the UK, i am trying to figure out what to put in the EOI (expresion of interest):nice1 online form,
So you also wanting to immigrate to NZ?
Good choice, My folks did it 5 years ago and love it.
IM on my way soon.
Good luck
Terrence

[holland]

Hi and Welcome.

J and G x

[IMartins]

Yes, I'm from South Africa, Living in Johannesburg (Gauteng).

My sister-in-law is in NZ and she is loves it. (Moved over a year ago)
She has convinced us to move over.
I'm still very nervous and unsure about this whole thing, but the crime in Gauteng is so high, and we need to do something about our future.

[Lion]

HI
Yes i know what you mean about you need to do something about the future.

First my sister and her husband immigrated to NZ 6 years ago, followed by my parents 5 years ago. My brother and his wife have been there now also for 1 year. I am planning on getting to NZ next year sometime.
I still have Cuzins and family in JHB.

Good luck with your move, if you go ahead. I know that you wont look back. Going from JHB to NZ, you will just LOVE NZ. :nice1

Chow for now
Terrence

[Caroline and Dave]

LOL- Laughing out Loud


James

I've always wondered what that meant, and I was thinking it was Lots of love :laugh

[Lion]

LOL haha yes that is Laugh Out Loud, then you also have LMAO ''lauging My Ass Off''

just incase you needed that info :nice1