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Moorf
Future NZ Guru
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Posts: 705
Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:29 am Post subject: In or Out to Apply for Work Permit? |
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My "senior moments" are becoming more frequent!! 
There was some discussion on whether one would have to leave NZ (when in on a Visitors Visa) to make an application for a work permit/visa... can anyone find it .. I can't 
If not, can anyone give me the low down... seems I am redoubling my tracks and posts in a last minute panic!!
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wilson182
I Like It Here
Joined: 16 Feb 2004
Posts: 91
Location: half in UK - half in NZ
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Dont know about a previous post, Moorf, but we didnt leave to apply. Once Paul had his job offer, we checked online to see what details were needed then headed down to the immigration office in the town centre. I'm sure they didnt even question that we were over on holiday. They gave us the form to fill in and told us to come back early the next day. Paul did, waited in line, then handed in his docs to an immigration officer and got the stamp in his passport there and then.
I think you guys will be ok cause your occupation is on the POL, (if I remember correctly) |
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Dave & Sandra
I Like It Here
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Posts: 91
Location: Half in NZ - Half in Warrington UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Hi Moorf
No, Dave got his work permit in 2 days, having entered on a visitors visa. |
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Moorf
Future NZ Guru
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Posts: 705
Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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Woohoo - another worry crossed off list ... thanks!
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abbie
Testing The Water
Joined: 28 Jun 2004
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 5:28 am Post subject: |
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| Hi, are you saying that you went on holiday, found a job and then applying for work permit? What about permanent residency? Also, how long was your visitors visa? |
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wilson182
I Like It Here
Joined: 16 Feb 2004
Posts: 91
Location: half in UK - half in NZ
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 5:39 am Post subject: |
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Hi Abbie
Thats exactly what we did. We didnt apply for pr cause at the time the points were too high. We can (and will) apply now, and will have extra points because we now have NZ work experience. Visitors from the UK can stay up to six months without a holida visa.
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charley
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 25 Jul 2004
Posts: 26
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:43 am Post subject: |
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Moorf, I notice that you are not a thoroughly good egg any more but a "Future NZ guru"
Cool !!!!
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