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sesame
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Joined: 30 May 2004
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:42 pm Post subject: the point calculator... |
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please, where on the nzis website is the point calculator - i can't find it!
also, .....can my husband and i get COMBINED points (as primary and secondary applicant) - or is this a one person only deal? sorry to bug you guys with the same ole questions - but my searches were fruitless and i'm getting frustrated. 
thanks,
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sanjivgoomer
I'll Hang Around A Little
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Location: India
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sesame
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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hi, sanjiv!
thank you very much for that link!
i was able to answer my own question regarding primary and secondary applicant points by using the calculator! good, so with a job offer we'll be set! 
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Moorf
Future NZ Guru
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
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Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:43 am Post subject: |
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Hey sesame - the more you dig into that NZIS site the better I feel - especially the areas for "visitors" where it does seem quite upbeat about coming over as a visitor and then getting a job offer and staying - also mentions that they may extend a visitors visa if you get a job offer if more time is needed for application etc!!
YAY
Feeling more positive by the day....
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sesame
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:37 am Post subject: |
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hi, Moorf!
sounds good ...... but what to do regarding the return flight that needs to be booked in advance - it's far more expensive to book a 6 month ticket than a three month (at least for us here)
ideally we'd get a 3 month ticket - and obviously never (plan to) use the return flight - but if we need to extend our visa - we'll of course have to extend our ticket, right?
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Moorf
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Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:47 am Post subject: |
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Hi Sesame - yes, I would have thought that you would need to extend flights to time you want to spend there - thats the deal if you go in on a visitors visa - that you have the return part booked.
We are British and can therefore buy a 6 month ticket as we can visit for 6 months and extend to 9 once there if required (altho personally, if we don't get positive feedback/interviews within the first 2/3 mths we shall review the situation and perhaps come back earlier!). 
I have only just started looking at flights and I will be checking various options such as flexibility, cancellation times etc etc - I'll keep you posted with what I find....
We are considering Business Class purely because we are seasoned long haul travellers and know the benefits of extra legroom and a more personal service although we are looking at c. £3,000 each, but hoping that this ticket might also be more flexible.
Let me know what you find too!
Cheers
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sesame
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:16 am Post subject: |
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how long are whv's issued for? 
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evelynne_r
I Like It Here
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:24 am Post subject: |
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| WHVs are issued for one year :o) |
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sesame
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:31 am Post subject: |
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thanks, Evelynne!
hmmmm, so if we go over on a whv - do we also need the one year airplane ticket to go with it???  .....hope not.
how long do you figure it'll take us to be 'approved' once we apply?
any whv info is greatly appreciated - haven't even gotten to that one yet ....
sesame~
PS: did i just read that whv are only til 30 (yrs.)?? |
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Moorf
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Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Sesame - not sure how old you are but WHV's are only for those up to 30 (or is it 32?).
Been there, tried that 
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robothamma
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Location: Derbyshire UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Hi Sesame
If USA is same as UK you can only have whv upto the age of 30! I know it's just not fair who says you can't have fun after 30? I personally have 5 mths left until I'm classed as old? But hubby is over the hill unfortunatly! I think you also have to have no dependent children? Don't quote me for sure on that one though but I'm sure that's what I've read so having 4 that really rules me out! LOL |
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sesame
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:57 am Post subject: |
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i'm 41 and loving every minute of it! hubby is 38.
so what's the 'mature' alternative to the whv?
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robothamma
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Location: Derbyshire UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:08 am Post subject: |
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A work visa!  About time we had a w30+v! LOL!  |
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sesame
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Location: southwestern usa
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Robothamma!
i agree - it's about time!
thank you for trying to help out here 
sesame~ |
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