how to start!!!!

marcelb · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:29 am Post subject: how to start!!!!

hi
first of all i shall introduce myself Mr. Green

my name is marcel and i live in holland
i like to emigrate to NZ because i hope life will be better there for my family then in europe
but like all who wants to make the big move i have to start somewhere so i did a lot of reading and some more reading and still not sure how to start Hmmm

so maybe someone can point me in the right direction
i work as a builder(carpenter)
and i would like to life where it is sunny

so if anyone can please gimme some advice
thank you very very much

marcel

abesrve · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 41

Marcel,

Firstly, welcome. Secondly, you're in the right place to get started. As a carpenter you should be in a good position to emigrate to NZ.

In order to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). When you submit an EOI you will be score a certain amount of points, depending on your circumstances (Education, Experience, Work etc.).

As your work would fall under the POL (Priority Occupations List) your points should be good although I can't verify this right now as I can't access the website. I would imagine that you may be able to secure a job offer without too much difficulty. As long as you have over 100 points you can submit your EOI for consideration. Right now any applications with 115+ points are being considered. If your application is being considered you will have to supply documentation such as medical and police certificates. If these all check out then you will be invited to NZ!

Your first step should be to check out your points, which you can do on the NZIS website:

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/

Use the 'Skilled Migrant Category Points Indicator' under Hot Links on the left to calculate your potential points and get back to us.

Good luck.