STRAW POLE - EOI

karltsmith · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:03 am Post subject: STRAW POLE - EOI

I just wondered how many people using this forum have actually applied for residency or submitted an EOI yet, how many are at the planning stage and how many are just considering emigration!

Azazel · I Like It Here Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

Am looking at submitting one but at the moment it appears its almost impossible for me to make even a 100 points :( (even though I'm 28 and in IT - the downside to having worked all my life and not having any degree)

My only hope (I think) is to go via the Work to Residence policy but at the moment it appears impossible to find a job without having a work visa.

Ian Simpson · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 5:28 am Post subject:

Hi Karl,

The time scales in the poll are on the short side for me. Yes

ruthj · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:49 am Post subject:

Hi Karl

I have submitted my EOI already. and have confirmed it has been received in Wellington. Some confusion/uncertainty still around about whethe to send to Wellington or London abounds on the various forums.

A girl in Auckland heard on 10 Jan (yesterday) that she has been picked from pool and to submit for residency. Have asked her how many points she had claimed on EOI and if she knew if initially picking the NZ people first before those overseas??
Will let you know if I find out anything.
But it appears that NZIS have already started picking out applicants; many folk thought it would be end Jan.
Cheers
Ruth

karltsmith · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:47 pm Post subject:

Hi Ruth,

Great feedback, its nice to know that things are moving!! fingers crossed

Grey · I Like It Here Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 74

...before we get too excited I think there was a mis-understanding and that she has only been confirmed as in the pool, not actually drawn from it.. Sad

ruthj · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:07 pm Post subject:

Hi

Have just read the latest from the Auckland lady - when she actually explains what she has been told, it really sounds as if all that it is is that she has enough points (over 100) to go into pool.

So it looks like we still have a week or two to wait!
Ruth

Jamie Smith · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:08 am Post subject:

Yes, NZIS have not yet started dipping into the pool, they'll probably be doing that late January (still have to get the points scoring and ranking software sorted I think)

Arlevien · I Like It Here Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 56

From the way things are going, we might file our EOI when the online form becomes available. As NZIS indicates it should be available by March. Wether we do get or not get a JO.. we might consider filing by then... fingers crossed

abdul · I Like It Here Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 75

Hi Karl and other forum members

I have posted my EOI yesterday to the Wellington office from CHCH.

I shall post the outcome in this forum, so that people are aware of the time frames from the time of posting the application to the acknowledgement letter, etc to final selection.

My work experience and qualifications are in the field of Telecommunications, so have also given myself points for experience in a future growth industry and also a cluster.

This was a grey area for me as the categories were too limited and telecommunications is not stated. I believe, Information Communications Technology refers to purely IT and computer hardware and software design.

I was advised to give myself points as I see the best fit, and NZIS will remove them if inappropriate.
The worse case is not giving yourself points where you would have otherwise scored, as NZIS will not likely add points for you if you had not stated them in your EOI

So guys wish me luck.

Cheers

Abdul

JCM · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:26 pm Post subject:

Good luck Abdul - I hope you have good news to report soon. fingers crossed

karltsmith · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 8:50 pm Post subject:

Good Luck Abdul.....Here's hoping for a sucessful outcome!

sanjivgoomer · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:04 pm Post subject:

GOOD LUCK ABDUL Clapping

lesly · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:53 am Post subject:

Good luck Abdul!!

Go for it Clapping

abdul · I Like It Here Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 75

Hi JCM, Lesly, Sanjiv and Karl

Thanks guys for your kind words.

I need all the encouragement that I possibly can

Watch this space for any updates that I may have regarding the outcome

regards

Abdul