[Kim39]

As some of you know we arrived in Nov 05, and thinking we had 2 years from the moment we entered the country as i had been issued with a 2yr work visa we were surprised to see in the passport a stamp that said we had to leave the country by 14th Feb 07. So we only had 15 months and not the 24 we originally thought we had. Anyway after struggling in the industry i'm in, which is transport, we decided that Elaine would become principal applicant for a new work visa altogether.

Now luckily for us, the company she is with didn't want to lose her, so they started to go down the accreditation route, and the idea was to put her through accreditation. Now seeing as time was running down, Elaine applied for a general work visa in Nov, and was informed it would take 20 days to process. Now this was ideal for us as we would have a reprieve whilst waiting for the accreditation to go through. Well that 20 days turned into 7 weeks, and today we were told that we had been approved for, not the general visa, but a WTR visa. So 2 years from the moment the passport has different blue stickers in it we will have that elusive residency, something which cannot be done on a general work visa. So a big thank you to NZ immigration for putting a wide eyed smile on the wife's face:raebanana

Just leaves me to sort out a different type of employment for myself....any idea's:confused:



Kim

[Anita & Marco]

Well done!! So, another two years - at least.
Can you tell me why you struggly in the transport industry and what qualifications you have - so, we all can think about another challenge for you?!

Cheers,
Anita

[Smiler]

I think I'm following you - you'll get PR 2 years from soon?

The fact that Elaine is smiling means that it must be good news and well done to her company for doing so much to keep her :nice1 because she's worth it!

Congratulations and well done for sticking with it, Kim, Elaine and girls.

You deserve some nana's. :raebanana:raebanana:raebanana

Kim - how about being ermmmmm a shepherd?

[Miggie]

That's great, well done. Im really nervous now, I want to use my heavy truck license over there. I will probably be able to work, but will keep my fingers and toe's crossed for an accredited company or that LTSSL.

Cheers for now

PS: howzit all South Africans

[jubjub]

Well, thats a relief to you & yours I am sure, and looks like you can now stay as long as you like! :raebanana :cheers :cool:

[Diny]

Just spoken to you on msn and heard the news - congratulations. I know that serves as a huge weight off your shoulders.

Diny

[Avalon]

Kim -

Great news. Im glad for you both!

[zardell]

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

CONGRATULATIONS

No need to tell you how pleased we are for you. Might have to crack a bottle or two at the weekend ........

Julie n Steve

xx

[marcia]

Great news guys - hope to catch up with you soon - you know what its like the first few months!! :nice1

Kim - I'm sure when Stevie D gets up he'll have some suitable suggestions for your employment - you know how wicked he is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[wiki]

Awesome news - just sorry you've had so much worry along the way!

[Kim39]

Great news guys - hope to catch up with you soon - you know what its like the first few months!! :nice1

Kim - I'm sure when Stevie D gets up he'll have some suitable suggestions for your employment - you know how wicked he is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Thats what scare's me Marcia. We know how that scousers mind works:laugh

Kim

[StevieD]

FAB news guys! :raebanana:raebanana:raebanana Better have some nanas.

So what sort of work you thinking of Kim?

Footy coaching is out - old glass back won't stand up to that any more will it! :laugh

What about the ambulance work again?

Catch you soon on the t'internet.

Steve

[Darkrider]

Congrats. I'm sure it's hard enough moving out there and settling without having to worry about jobs as well.

[The Hodges]

Hi and just wanted to add our congratulations.

I am sure that is a weight of your mind and I'm glad NZIS managed to put a putting a wide eyed smile on the wife's face.

:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

What career for you though? At the risk of being flamed, NZ cricket coach? :laugh

[StevieD]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/Scoutmaster.png

Boy scout leader perhaps??

Milkman????

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/milko.jpg

Even childrens entertainer or just all round good egg :laugh:laugh

All the best Kim and Elaine !

[sizzlingbadger]

Congratulations :raebanana

What a relief you guys must be feeling.

A new career, how about LSB maintenance man for all those townies that can't hack it :exit

[gil]

Lovely news Kim and Elaine, congratulations!! And a 'nana :raebanana:raebanana

So pleased for you. Have you always worked in transport? How about driving instructor? :nice1


Gil
xx

[StevieD]

Saying that Kim, who could forget when you did this job???


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Steve and Jan :laugh

[Babette & Andy]

Wonderful news Kim :raebanana ANOTHER opportunity to raise our glasses when we meet in Taupo - cause we really need an excuse LOL

Babette

[saabmania2]

Saying that Kim, who could forget when you did this job???


http://a.muglets.com/1BZXI-A

Steve and Jan :laugh

:laugh :laugh :laugh

[saabmania2]

that's great news Kim i'm glad it's seem's to be working for you :nice1 , but what's this with the transport industry i thought they where in need of good drivers out there :confused:

[Cardy]

Well done you lot we did try ringing you but no answer you must be out celebrating. lets hope you find a job you really like now and your sorted.
Cheers Cardy :cheers

[Marie P]

Great news guys :raebanana

See you at Taupo :cheers

Marie and Co x

[jo-and-jeff]

That's got to be a huge weight of worry off of your shoulders...

Congratulations!

Jo

:cheers