Old GSC Cases

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

And I've given a wrong year for myself too.

I applied in June, 2003.

So I think you and Aura are in the same boat. I think she had enough points to fulfill the passmark in february 2002.

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

Please excuse me Sanjiv and Aura for messsing up everything.

It seems that I misunderstood Aura's year of application too. This is because it seems so long since I applied. She aplied in February, 2003. I applied in June, 2003, so I think there is a little hope for me too.

Calin

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Calin,

I think as of today, time of lodging the application does not make much difference as only cases live (pending ) with NZIS are ones which are under process.
All others have already been rejected.

So, cheerup Yes

Regards
Sanjiv

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 2:58 pm Post subject:

Hi Calin, Aura
Cheers !!!

A little further movement in my case. Yesterday, my consultant called to confirm apointment of Visa Officer in my case. She has sked for more papers and results of IETLS test for my wife and me. fingers crossed

What's happening at your end.

Cann't wait any more

Regards

Sanjiv

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

Hi Sanjiv,

I thold you I am sure things will move in your case. I'm happy for you. I know how frustrating was to wait seing how things move in a wrong direction.

I don't know where Aura dissapeared. I am from Romania too, and I'm sure many thins in my case would be similar to Aura's. It would be of help to be able to ask her some questions.

I tried to write an email to my case officer in London, but the email seems not to be valid anymore... I guess I'll have to make a call to London.

Are you going alone, or you have a family?

Calin

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:49 pm Post subject:

Thanx Calin,
for your words of encouragement. Clapping

I am planning to take my family (wife and two grown up daughters) along.

But there is still a small problem in my case:

Visa Officer is not satisfied with the experience cerificate issued by my first employer (about 20 years back) and needs more evidence. Unfortunately, this is the only doccument I can lay my hands upon right now. Pretty old case Sad

I am trying to contact my old emplyers, but it seems they have wound up their old bussines and started some thing new.
Without this period, my experience comes down to 19 years (I lose one point which I cann't afford to)

Don't know what to do?

Karl, JCM, Moorf, Jamie, John Miller and all, pleeeease come to my rescue Confused

Regards

Sanjiv

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

Hi Sanjiv,

Your problem doesn't surprise me. First we thought my wife would be the main applicant, and she was very worried because, as in your case, the company wher she worked in the first two years doesn't exists anymore. In the end I was the main applicant.

I think you shoud start a new topic with your problem. There would be more chances for people to see it, an maybe someone would be able to give you an advice.

In my view, you'll have to struggle to get the evidence of your work experience, because I think the NZIS won't care about your problem.

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject:

Hi Karl, JCM

Any advise??

In case the compay has closed down, are the appointment letter and the experience cetificate not sufficient to prove my experience?

I think I got stuck t the last hurdle Sad

Common please Confused

Regards

Sanjiv

karltsmith · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:02 pm Post subject:

Hi Sanjiv,

I personally think that an appointment letter and cert of experience should be good enough and can't see what else they would require. I would however suggest tracking down your old employer and even if they have wound up the old firm you might be able to get them to provide you with an up-to-date testimonial covering the period in question.

Have NZIS told you specifically what they are not convinced of? PM me if you don'y want to discuss this publicly on the forum!

Karl Nice One

wilson182 · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:

A little tale of encouragement maybe Nice One

Last year we were going to apply under the old general skills catagory, but got caught up in NZIS red tape (long story, wont bore you) Anyway, we found ourselves ONE point short crybaby

We needed to pick up some points on Pauls work experience (welder) and we worked out that a few years before he took his welding qualifications, he was working in the Naval Dock Yard as a fire centry, Fire watching the welders. We checked this out with NZIS and it counted as welding work experience Laughing

The bad news was, it was for an employment agency about 10 years before. He couldnt even remember the name, Confused

However, one day he phoned me at work and said, "I think ive remembered who they are, can you phone them and ask."!!!

Anyhow, like the dutifull wife I am Nutcase

I phoned, and the director of the agency remembered my husband.!!! We couldnt believe it, this guy had the most amazing memory I have ever known. They typed us up a letter, and we were sorted.

The moral of this story is; Sometimes it is worth perservering, and chasing what might seem to be a dead end Nice One

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks a Ton, Karl and Wilson for th ewords of life once again Clapping

Today, I am going to meet my consultant and hand over the IELTS reports and all the available documents. (with smile on my lips and prayer in my heart!!!)

I hope the Visa Officer is considerate enough to understand my situation and grants me an interview to clarify my position.

In the meantime, offcourse, I am trying to locate my old employer. Very Puzzled

Will keep you guys updated.

Thanks again and warm regards

Sanjiv

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

Things are mooving in my case to. Today I recieved a letter from NZIS. My case has been assigned to a visa officer. They are asking for more papers. They give me a month to send them the papers.

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:54 pm Post subject:

Great news, Calin Clapping

Just hang on things will sort themselves out.
Where are you, Aura?

Cheers and Good Luck!!!

Sanjiv

calin · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 18

God luck to you too, Sanjiv.
Now I dare to hope we will have a beer together in NZ Clink

aura · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:51 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I'm here now, back from the top of the mountains Razz

Great news for you, Calin. Good luck! What papers you have to send them?

I have no news about my application but i'll write to my case officer today. I'll let you know what she'll answer.

Aura.