Is it really difficult to emigrate to NZ?

ER2

My boyfriend and I have been living together for a while and after visiting NZ for 6 weeks last year have decided we would like to move there permanently.

We have been looking at the points system and are a bit shell shocked by how much information there is to read and the fact that I do not qualify on the points system.

My partner and I are both qualified tax accountants but I have recently moved into a role that does not use my qualifications- so I guess I can't use the qualifications on my application. I didn't go to university either so my points are lower than the pass mark. I don't have a job in NZ but my partner might do by the end of this week.

Can anyone recommend a sensible way of getting through the huge amount of info on the immigration website or someone who can help us to work out how we get into NZ?

I can't believe that being a professional couple, who are under 35, with over £150,000 cash cannot get into NZ.

Thanks

fingers crossed

JCM

Hello ER2, is the problem that if your partner gets a job you will be left behind, because

--->you personally don't have a job offer so won't get a work permit.
--->you persnally don't have enough points to qualify for Skilled Migrant category
--->you haven't been together long enough to qualify as spouse/partners
?
If this is the problem, remember that you can go to New Zealand for up to a year on a visitor's permit. If your partner is earning an income, you should have plenty of time to find a job and get a work permit. Once you have a job, getting permanent residence will be straightforward.

ER2 · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:13 am Post subject:

Thanks so much for your help, as you can tell I am a bit new to emigration !!! Your advice has really helped.

Liz Razz