[Serena]

Hi all,

I am a new user of this group. I found the discussions in this group very helpful and handy. Infact some of my doubts have been cleared just by going through the post. I have also realised that there are many who sail in a similar boat as mine...uncertainity abt the migrant situation. And that is quite reassuring!! :D

I have started filling up my EOI but I am uncertain about the work experience part. I have done Masters in Commerce (Bus. Mgmnt) and have a one year Diploma in Human Resource Management. I hv around 8 yrs experience in ofice and HR administration. At present, I am working as an HR Executive in India. I hv completed my MCom degree in April 2004. Will my work experience be counted as "relevant" for the purpose of the EOI??
also i hv tried applying for jobs in NZ online but as most of u hv experienced..they need a 'valid work visa' wht do u think will be my plight??? will I be able to migrate to NZ or no??
will be grateful to receive any advice/ suggestions..

Serena

[art]

Hi Serena,

Welcome to the forum!

For the work experience part, may I refer you to the NZIS operations manual at: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzis/operations_manual/6380.htm

In brief, work experience would be considered relevant to your qualifications if the qualifications played a part in you getting that job in the first place.

However, it also says that work experience that qualifies for points must be in a comparable labour market as NZ or in an MNC. Unfortunately, India is NOT listed in that list of countries, sorry to say :no .

However, you may still get points for your qualifications which may require assessment by NZQA.

As for migration, as long as you get a points score of 100 or more, you have a chance of getting a Residence Visa through the Skilled Migration route. If you can't obtain enough points, then you might want to consider other routes to migration.

All the best in your endeavour.

- art

[Serena]

thanx art..it is discouraging to know that my experience in the field of HR may not be counted for claiming points and unless I have a NZ job offer..I don't see any other way of increasing my points. :( U have mentioned abt other ways of coming to NZ...what are those? As far as I know, the other is the business category wherein I hv no experience...is there any other way..I hv no immediate family in NZ..so that way is also ruled out.


Serena