[beanbeanz]

So I submitted my EOI last week knowing that I wouldn't know the selection details until today, but that didn't stop me from logging in and checking at least twice a day - every day!

During lunch today at 1:05 I checked again - still nothing. Then 1:15 - still nothing. Finally at 1:40 my status had changed to selected.

I can't imagine how many more times I'm going to keep logging onto the NZIS website before it (hopefully) says decision successful.

It's just exhausting thinking about it!

[dusk]

congrats on selection and best of luck with the next bit :)

[Red Devil]

Congratulations... buckle up and enjoy the rollercoaster ride :nice1

Simon

[JandM]

:raebanana:clap:raebanana

[jojojo]

beanbeanz.... congrates. Keep us updated of your status :D

[nickydwuk]

Well done - onto the next step now :)

[Mrs Pony]

congrats, good luck, buckle up!

[Jalapenocheese]

congratulations!

[vic11]

Congratulations!! The adventure is begining!!:clap

[beanbeanz]

So, since I got selected I've been faithfully checking the NZIS website every 2 hours during the day :roll (yah...i know...)

Today I was extremely busy at work and didn't get a chance to go online at all. Was so exhausted when I came home and remembered that I hadn't paid a visit to the website.

DECISION SUCCESSFUL! :D

[TonnyTessa]

Ohh, Congrats!


May be I'll get mine soon too, suffering from the same login behaviour :)

[beanbeanz]

Ohh, Congrats!


May be I'll get mine soon too, suffering from the same login behaviour :)


I see you were selected on the same date as I was (but with a lot more points). Shouldn't be too long for you since you also have a job offer. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Did you manage to get your passport pictures done (despite the head size issue =p)?

[TonnyTessa]

Yeah I hope I get an answer soon too, I am not so good at this waiting game.

Managed to fabricate some pictures of my own with a lot of patience and reprints. For some reason I kept on coming out with the complexion of a zombie with bright red cheeks, which looked funny, but don't think it would look very good on my passport. But I managed it in the end. Don't know if it is good enough. THe passport application procedure is a bit complicated, it goes through the Birmingham consulate, who get things to the embassy in London, who sent everything to the centrall passport office in the Netherlands and then back up the chain. It takes forever!

[Jacqi B]

Beanzbeanz - do you have a job offer?
We were also selected same day (155 points no job offer). OH has been verbally told on phone we should get the ITA in the next few weeks, but I won't believe it till I see it.

[jojojo]

I was selected on 27 aug too, decision successful on 2nd sept. Till now, no news of ITA. Wonder what has happened?!?! Most people receive ITA few days after status changed to decision successful right? :confused:

[beanbeanz]

Beanzbeanz - do you have a job offer?
We were also selected same day (155 points no job offer). OH has been verbally told on phone we should get the ITA in the next few weeks, but I won't believe it till I see it.

I'm currently employed in NZ (although my contract is only until the end of the year, but should be renewed)

Let me know when you get your hands on the ITA (you too jojojo) - can compare time lines with each other.

[jojojo]

Any updates from those who got selected on 27th Aug? Has anyone received ITA yet?

[BodaciousBean]

Any updates from those who got selected on 27th Aug? Has anyone received ITA yet?


Nope, still waiting for a "Decision Successful."

*sigh* :o

[TonnyTessa]

NOthing for me either :( Being a rather impatient person, I phoned them today. It seems they are behind a bit. Although they should have given me an answer two days ago (got a job offer), they said I should know something by Tuesday or phone them back. Grrr, I am sooo bad at waiting.

BTW I used the cheap phone number, no problems with it (01344-716199, dial *9 straight away to avoid menu). Avoid the rip off number!

[Mrs Pony]

pfft! we started this process 6 months ago and are no further than you are!

[TonnyTessa]

pfft! we started this process 6 months ago and are no further than you are!

I admire your patience! Aren't you going nuts? I don't think I could wait that long.....

[jojojo]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!

I just received my ITA through email. Cant believe it when i saw it in my inbox....:raebanana:raebanana

For those who has not receive it..... i believe it should come real soon.

[clairelouise]

Congrats jojojo!!! You are well on your way now! :clap

[Jacqi B]

I could have kissed the postman! He brought the ITA :raebanana:yes

Then we had a chat about emigrating and moving in general. His wife wont move to the other side of town, let alone emigrate.

My OH is in Sweden on business ATM but he phoned at lunchtime and I told him the news.

Now I have to work out when to book the medicals for. I'm out of hte country between 26/9 and 5/10, we both have exams (different days) during the following week, then I am out of the country again from 11-25 October.

I'm desperately trying to get my waist below 88cm (can just about manage 88cm if I pull all my muscles in and pull the tape tight, that aint gonna work for the medical though :no ). Strict dieting and sessions with a personal trainer have reduced my hips, thighs, chest and arms but the belly is still with me :wah

Gotta make sure I don't gain anything while I'm away and book the medicals as soon as I get back, I guess.

[jojojo]

Thank you...

But bad news is I have to get my qualification assessed. Have already send in my certs to NZQA, till now, status is still 'Waiting'. But they have already deducted the $$ from my credit card, which means that they have already receive my application right? So what are they waiting for?

[Mrs Pony]

umm... insane... but we have everything planned and we're getting there one way or another!

[jojojo]

Jacqi B,

Do you have to get your qualifications assessed by NZQA?

[johanpet]

Congrats and good luck

[ritorresv]

Congratulations beanzbeanz!!!! My EOI got selected on the same date as your but still we have not received the change of status to decision successful. So I am still checking every two minutes the status! hahaha

[beanbeanz]

Yay for you!!!

I think mine will come in the mail because I got a letter from NZIS last week to indicate that I'd been selected - even though I said email communication was preferred.

Hopefully the ITA will be waiting for me when I get home this evening.
But good to hear that things are falling in place for everyone. I'm off to get my NZ drivers licence now (purely for ID purposes; they don't accept my Canadian licence when I need to buy beer and I don't like having to carry my passport around with me everywhere)... and yes, I still get IDed!

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!

I just received my ITA through email. Cant believe it when i saw it in my inbox....:raebanana:raebanana

For those who has not receive it..... i believe it should come real soon.

[Spooky]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!

I just received my ITA through email. Cant believe it when i saw it in my inbox....:raebanana:raebanana

For those who has not receive it..... i believe it should come real soon.

Wow that must be one of the fastest PR processing times! Only a month! You've inspired me...filling in the forms fast and furious now!

:cheers

[jojojo]

Wow that must be one of the fastest PR processing times! Only a month! You've inspired me...filling in the forms fast and furious now!

:cheers

Ya, that was really fast, probably thats because I applied as a single recipient? I just sent off my qualification for assessment 1 week ago. Till now, the status is still 'Waiting', I think this is going to delay my ITA submission quite a bit. My deadline is Jan 2009. Really hope that NZQA would reply soon.

By the way, I emailed the EOI officer the below question:
'Just like to check with you, in case my assessment result turn out to be lower than level 7, can I substitute 5 years of my working experience to qualify for the bonus points?'

This is her reply:
Regarding NZQA report, if you can not obtain report stating degree level 7, I do not suggest you to lodge application as you will not be award bonus points both qualification and work esxperience in AASS, that means EOI does not meet the selection criteria, we can not consider your work experience if your qualification does not meet requirement on LTSSL. :eek: :eek:

I'll really faint if my assessment result turn out to be lower than level 7.

[Spooky]

'Just like to check with you, in case my assessment result turn out to be lower than level 7, can I substitute 5 years of my working experience to qualify for the bonus points?'...
I'll really faint if my assessment result turn out to be lower than level 7.


Yikes. I'll be crossing fingers and toes for you. But why would you suspect your assessment level wouldn't be 7?

[jojojo]

Because I completed my IT degree in 1.5 instead of 3 years with exemptions from my diploma in IT. So i have no idea if my result would come back as level 7 or not.
One of our fellow forumer, KelvinAng also had a Bsc in Computer Science (business major) from Open Uni i think and assessment came back as level 6. To me, that was really quite unexpected.

[ritorresv]

Hi Everyone

Today I checked and the status changed to decision successful! I couldn't beleive my eyes!!!!

So now we just have to wait for the ITA to arrive and in the meanwhile collect all our documents.

Wow!!!!!


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EOI Submitted - 16/8/08
EOI Selected - 27/8/08
Decision Successful 12/9/08

[BodaciousBean]

WAAHHHHH, I want mine to change to decision successful. We were selected on the 27th of August too!! :wah:wah

Congrats to everyone whom was selected and offered an ITA!:nice1:cheers

[jojojo]

BodaciousBean,
Bangkok branch are quite efficient, if your EOI is processed in bangkok, i'm sure your status will change soon? :nice1

[BodaciousBean]

BodaciousBean,
Bangkok branch are quite efficient, if your EOI is processed in bangkok, i'm sure your status will change soon? :nice1


No Bangkok for me, mine is through the London Branch. Not sure how back logged they are. I will continue to compulsively check the NZIS. :D

[ritorresv]

Hi BodaciousBean! I don't know in what brank mine is being processed if in London or Washington. But I am sure you will get news soon!

[BodaciousBean]

Thanks ritorresv:nice1

I can't stop checking. LOL:uhoh:laugh

[Kiwi-In-Texas]

Congratulations...The roller coaster ride is about to begin...Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

[beanbeanz]

ITA was waiting for me when I got home today.
*breathes a sigh of relief*

[Hagabel]

My EOI got selected Aug 13th with 150 pts, no ITA yet. Should I be worried? We are in the USA.

[beanbeanz]

My EOI got selected Aug 13th with 150 pts, no ITA yet. Should I be worried? We are in the USA.

Has your status changed to 'decision successful' from 'selected'?
Do you have a job offer? That speeds up the process; they do job offers or current employment first and then the others (I think in order of points)

[BodaciousBean]

My EOI got selected Aug 13th with 150 pts, no ITA yet. Should I be worried? We are in the USA.

Hi there. Without a job offer, the typical wait is between 6-8 weeks. Hang in there!:nice1

[TonnyTessa]

Yes!!! Decision successfull!

Nothing yesterday, so I was going to give them another ring this morning, but I thought I check before hand and there it was :) Next step medicals, police checks and the likes. And still haven't got a passport. But getting somewhere now. Time to look for quotes from removal companies and pet transporters. Need to decide whether I'll go from here or first spend some time with my family back in the Netherlands. More "decision successful" needed!

[BodaciousBean]

Yes!!! Decision successfull!

YAY!!! Congrats!! :clap:cheers

[ant7jen]

I am scared that I don't have enough points to qualify to get into NZ.:wah I dont have a degree in anything, but I have 13 years experience in commercial printing and I am good at what I do. My wife does not have a degree either. If I go job searching while in the states online, they will not bother with me unless I am in NZ ready to work. IF I receive a job offer, how much time will the employers expect you to be ready to work on site? Do employers want a certificate to know that you are qualified for a certain job or not?

I am really nervous that I may not get to go.:uhoh A new life in New Zealand has been on my mind every second for the last 2 months!

[BodaciousBean]

I am scared that I don't have enough points to qualify to get into NZ.:wah I dont have a degree in anything, but I have 13 years experience in commercial printing and I am good at what I do. My wife does not have a degree either. If I go job searching while in the states online, they will not bother with me unless I am in NZ ready to work. IF I receive a job offer, how much time will the employers expect you to be ready to work on site? Do employers want a certificate to know that you are qualified for a certain job or not?

I am really nervous that I may not get to go.:uhoh A new life in New Zealand has been on my mind every second for the last 2 months!

Hey there,

Not sure how old you both are but perhaps you can do a Work Holiday Visa. An applicant cannot be any older than 30. You can check it out on the NZIS website. Or perhaps this might work as well.

http://www.bunac.org/usa/worknewzealand/default.aspx

Unfortunately, without a degree, you cannot claim those 13 years experience. It really stinks. My hubby has 15 years experience in IT but no degree. That is why I had to be the Principle Applicant because I have a degree which goes along with my work but I had 115 points. Not much but it was enough to get us Selected. Now we are in limbo.

It IS possible to get a job offer while being overseas. Plenty of folks on this forum have applied and succeeded. :) All you have to is try. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, right?

Hang in there and there is definitely a way to get there. Chin up!:nice1

[Mrs Pony]

With BUNAC the age is 35... the WHV is 30.

[ritorresv]

Hi All!!! I still have not received my ITA through email or post. It has been one week, should I be worried????

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EOI Submitted - 16/8/08
EOI Selected - 27/8/08
Decision Successful 12/9/08

[ant7jen]

It IS possible to get a job offer while being overseas. Plenty of folks on this forum have applied and succeeded. All you have to is try. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, right?

Hang in there and there is definitely a way to get there. Chin up!



I just turned 36 last month but my wife is 34. My wife was a banker 6 months ago but she don't plan on returning to banking but is very good and has a great reputation here at what she done. She started her own private investigating buisness 6 months ago and is doing that part time until she can do it full time. She does have a license for it thankfully, but I assume that she has to do it for a few years before she is considered and I don't know if it is a job that NZ is short of.

I think she has certain certificates at work but don't know if NZ will honor them or not. Would love to visit and apply, but don't know about a timeframe that the employers will sit on an application.

My daughter is 50/50 on moving to NZ. I told her is is a chance to start a new life and appreciate what is there in NZ. Today, I told her that we might not be able to go due to me not having a degre at what I do and she said that I just need to try to get a job when we visit. I asked her if she wanted me to pursue it any farther or just let it be and she said to go for it. Then I asked her, "Does this mean that you want to move to NZ?" And she said, "Yea, I want to start a new life and try something different.":D

Big step for her and drives me to pursue it further!

[jojojo]

Hi All!!! I still have not received my ITA through email or post. It has been one week, should I be worried????


Hi ritorresv,

Relax ;) Dont worry about it, i received mine about 9 days after 'Decision Successful'.

[ritorresv]

Thanks jojojo for your comfort! :)

[beanbeanz]

Just wondering if anyone has any updates on their application? Anybody submitted yet?
I have my medical booked in for Monday, then having my wisdom teeth out the following day - shall be fun:uhoh

[jojojo]

jojojo here again...

No..not yet. Still messing around with NZQA... :wah:wah Almost 1 month already, called them last week, they confirmed that they have already received my documents but status still 'Waiting'..... cant they just stop waiting and get my stuff done :eek:

Have not book medical yet. Will be applying for police certificate and get my passport certified by next week.

[beanbeanz]

Just came back from my medical. Fun way to spend a morning.

[TonnyTessa]

I am still waiting for my new passport. I dropped the old one off at the consulate on Friday, so hopefully the new one shall arrive sometime this week. After that it is all systems go for the medical and police check :)

The only delay still waiting to happen is the imminent arrival of my first niece/nephew. S/he should be making an appearance sometime this week or early next week, so i'll be hopping over to the Netherlands for some cuddles. Gives me a chance to retrieve my university certificates and empty out my parents attic. Is going to be a fun week!

[beanbeanz]

aww, congrats on the soon-to-be niece/nephew!:nice1

[beanbeanz]

Submitted my ITA yesterday and they wasted no time in charging my credit card...guess that means I'm really doing this!

[ritorresv]

Congrats beanzbeanz!! You submitted your ITA in less than a month! WOW!!

I am still gathering all the documents to send them for translation and then to the NZQA.

Our IELTS exam is scheduled in two weeks.

Time flyes when you only have four months!!!


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EOI Submitted - 16/8/08
EOI Selected - 27/8/08
Decision Successful 12/9/08
ITA received 22/9/08

[JandM]

All the best, beanbeanz! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

[jojojo]

Congrates beanbeanz! Thats a very fast turnaround time. Thank god that you dont have to go through the NZQA crap again.

[virgoIT]

Hi All,

In the past few days i was reading this forum and now thinks that i should also share my experiences here.

So here are these. (My Story)
Let me have your comments on this.

NZQA Full Accessment
Sent & Recvd by NZQA = 19th May 2008
NZQA Assessment Recvd on = 12th Aug 2008
EOI Submitted = 25th Aug 2008
EOI Selected = 27th Aug 2008
Decision Successful = 09th Sep 2008
ITA Received via Email = 10th Sep 2008
Medicals Reports done on = 17th Sep 2008
Police Reports Issued on = 24the Sep 2008
ITA with All Docs Submitted = 06th Oct 2008
Application Received Status = 10th Oct 2008
Medicals Full Received on = 14th Oct 2008
Originals Returned with
Acknowledgment Letter = 17th Oct 2008
Final Decision is still pending ...

[beanbeanz]

Just a quick update to say happy new year and i got another date to add to my signature... approved =)

[BodaciousBean]

YAY!!! Congrats. :cheers:clap:bluebanana