Two questions/problems

Yoji2 · Testing The Water Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 9

1. It's looks like I get more points (10 points more) when I calculate them myself! As I understand it, I don't get two 5 bonus points. It's possible?

2. In any way I need a job offer. What are my options to go to NZ to apply for jobs and for interviews? Can I do it with a tourist visa?

Thanks

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

Hi Joji2

I am assuming that you have used the online points indicator on the NZIS website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/pointsindicator/

Your job offer and qualifications will attract bonus points, if they are in a NZ identified future growth area, a cluster, or absolute skills shortage.
I do not know how you have calculated your points, by reading your mail.

You could search for jobs and attend interviews while you are in NZ on a visitors permit, but if you then approach immigration for a work permit while in NZ, they might question you regarding your intentions, and decline your application for a work visa/permit.

I hope the above helps

Merry Xmas and a Happy new year

Abdul

Yoji2 · Testing The Water Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 9

You right, I used the Points Indicator.

After checking again, I don't get 10 bonus points for:

Additional bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area, identified cluster or area of absolute skills shortage:

6 years or more 10

colin · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:51 pm Post subject:

Hi Abdul,

Yoji2 · Testing The Water Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 9

It's like a dog chasing his own tail.

Jenkins · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:13 pm Post subject:

I heard from a friend about this agent who assists you in getting a job offer in NZ. I'm not sure how "trusworthy" they are, I haven't tried it myself.

Trust "A" International
P.O. Box 76-397, Manukau City
South Auckland
Phone +64 9 262 1866
Mobile +64 21 831 318
Fax +64 9 262 1566
Email trust@clear.net.nz

If you have any info about the above company, pls let me know.

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

Colin

Please let me have your email address so that I could send you a link for
a recruitment agency that has a money back guarantee.

Also try and seek employment outside Auckkand so that you can qualify for bonus points, when you submit an Expression of Interest in the near future.

There is no easy way to got job offers, unless your skills are in an absolute shortage area like IT. It is comforting to note that some companies are willing to offer you a job offer based upon a telephone interview. - see JCM's post under the topic 'young plumber and family seek new life'

regards

Abdul

colin · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:23 pm Post subject:

Hi Abdul,

Please contact me at teckfuh@lycos.com.

I am a programmer who has been working for 5 years. My primary development language is Microsoft C# and I found this skill in the shortage area list.

What I plan to do is to get a job in NZ, work for 2 to 3 years, settle down, then only apply for citizenship.

Merry x'mas to all

colin