[Myrkk]

We're chuntering through the EOI at the moment and question C7 has us scratching our heads. Does anyone know what they mean by a "condition"? My hubby has an allergic rhinitis which requires use of a nasal spray regularly. It is ongoing but seems insignificant. Will they want to know about it?

[Hannah]

My other half had same problem but had an op a couple of years ago which seemed to help and he now doesn't use the spray. We included the op on the form, as it asks if you have had any operations in the past (although he no longer uses spray). As for the spray, there is probably a question on the form asking about any medication taken regularly so i would include it. No reason not to. Does seem minor and trivial, but better to mention it than be accused later of leaving something out. Our forms were full of trivial stuff (previous appendicectomy, hayfever, etc.) - they are looking out for the major things (TB, HIV etc.) - however I think it's best to include it all so that they can decide if it's relevant. Esp. if you are receiving medication for it. It caused no problems for us.
Out of interest, my other half's rhinitis improved once he got to NZ, he thought it was due to the dryer weather (air was less damp than UK in my opinion). I had awful hayfever in UK (even having to use an inhaler) but didn't have it at all in NZ. I know this isn't the case for everyone - but i think for me, living near the coast (wind blew pollen in-land), and maybe away from the plants that caused bulk of my problems (rapeseed) really made a difference.
All the best with the rest of you EOI!!!
Hannah

[Myrkk]

cheers Hannah. We've put it in so we can't be accused of trying to hide anything. Your answer has helped greatly.

Funnily enough it seems to be the damp that sets off my hubbies rhinitis...... we are wondering if it will improve once we get out there.

[pintpot]

Hi,
I also have a question on the EOI form. There's a section under person details that asks for Taxation Number and Social Security Number. Coming from the UK, what do they refer to? All I know is my National Insurance number!

Secondly, in the Other Family section, who do you put down? Is it your immdediate family i.e. Wife and kids or the whole of your family. i.e. dad, mum etc..?

Cheers
Paul

[Asli&Mark]

Hi Paul,

I will check with my OH, and by the time if still didn't get any answer I will let you know :)

Asli

[Myrkk]

Your National Insurance number is the number you put in these sections. At least that's what we've done....... hope it is correct!

Re.the family. It asks you if you are claiming points for these people. I've put no as they won't be coming with us but have put the details for my Mum and Dad and step-sisters but not for my step-parents. The only reason I can think for them asking is so they can do a background search on you?????? Could be completely wrong on that though.

HTH

[Hannah]

Hi Asli & Myrkk

Answers to your questions.....

Q: I also have a question on the EOI form. There's a section under person details that asks for Taxation Number and Social Security Number. Coming from the UK, what do they refer to? All I know is my National Insurance number!
A: I am from UK - I put NI number for Taxation number and my NHS no. (on your NHS medical card) down for social security no. I did ring and ask and was told NI no would have sufficed for both (so don't worry if you don't have your NHS no.)

Q: Secondly, in the Other Family section, who do you put down? Is it your immdediate family i.e. Wife and kids or the whole of your family. i.e. dad, mum etc..?
A: We put down parents and brothers/sisters, on the advice of the case officer (it's not clear is it!!! First we put just our children...then we read it to mean our whole extended family). The reason for asking this is because they can cross reference against future applications from your family. E.g. if you parents or siblings apply in future and claim points for being your relative then the NZIS can check their records to confirm this. This was what my case officer told me. Basically you add those relatives who can claim points for being your relative (namely, your parents, your siblings, and grown up children not on your application currently). You do not put your partner/husband or dependent children who are already stated on the application.

hope this helps

hannah

[TFR]

UK...

re your tax number: you'll find that on your P60 or P45 (maybe even your payslips?)
re your social security number: this is your National Insurance number

At least that's what I think anyway? I'll let you know if it's wrong very soon ;)