Migration Associates New Zealand Immigration Blog

Please find below the latest information on New Zealand Immigration news, upcoming New Zealand Emigration Seminars in the United Kingdom and New Zealand news.

Recent Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection

The INZ’s most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 8th February 2012. The following EOIs were selected:
Selection criteria No. of EOIs
All EOIs at or above 140 points. 404
All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140 points. 103
All those claiming 15 bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage that had a points total of 125 or more but less than 140 points. 115
TOTAL SELECTION 622

Migration Associates Comments:

Applicants will need to either claim more than 140 points, have an offer of skilled employment claiming total points between 100 and 135 points or claim additional 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage with a points total between 125 and 140 to obtain residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Free Online Evaluation

To determine whether or not you are eligible to lodge an EOI, please complete our no obligations FREE ONLINE VISA EVALUATION or contact us on +44 (0) 148 355 0920 speak with a IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser.

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Recent New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Selection

The INZ’s most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 25th January 2012. The following EOIs were selected:

Selection criteria No. of EOIs
All EOIs at or above 140 points. 403
All EOIs with a job or job offer claiming total points between 100 and 135 points. 94
All EOIs claiming 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 130 and 140 points. 57
TOTAL SELECTION 554

Migration Associates Comments:

Applicants will need to either claim more than 140 points, have an offer of skilled employment claiming total points between 100 and 135 points or claim additional 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage with a points total between 130 and 140 to obtain residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Free Online Evaluation

To determine whether or not you are eligible to lodge an EOI, please complete our no obligations FREE ONLINE VISA EVALUATION or contact us on +44 (0) 148 355 0920 speak with an IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser.

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New Zealand Migrant Agent Review

‘We met Borey and Rachael from Migration Associates at a migration show in October 2010 and since then their advice, attention to detail and responsiveness has sped us through the skilled migrant immigration process in only 7 months.  If you are thinking “why do I need to pay someone else to help me through the process” I can only say that without Borey’s support and advice throughout, we would have been a lot more stressed and possibly would have fallen at several hurdles along the way.  We are both used to dealing with forms and bureaucracy but we found ourselves going round in circles at times trying to work out the INZ paperwork.  Whenever we had a query, Borey was always able to e-mail us back straight away with the advice we needed.  His experience enables him to cut through all the reams of guidance notes, forms and lists of requirements and smooths the path considerably.  Borey takes a keen interest in his clients and will always do his best to get a positive and swift outcome.  We are really pleased with the service we received and would recommend Migration Associates to anyone thinking of starting the emigration process.’

 

Karen Gadomski and Trevor Watson

British

Town Planners

Skilled Migrant Category

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New Zealand Migration Agent Review

Migration Associates have recently assisted Desmond and his family with a Skilled Migrant Category application. This is what they had to say about Migration Associates:

‘We were really impressed by the service that Migration Associates provided for our family application for a Permanent Residence Visa under the Skilled Migrant Visa category for New Zealand.

The whole process of migration is a huge undertaking and being able to rely on the team at Migration Associates to manage our application relieved us from a great burden of worry. Their specialist knowledge and ability to liaise with the appropriate departments in Immigration New Zealand as well as our financial and relocation advisors made the whole process considerably less stressful than it would have been otherwise.

We were kept fully informed of progress at every stage and they responded promptly and efficiently to any enquiry, giving us a true personal service. The fee structure is clear with no hidden costs and I have no hesitation in recommending Migration Associates to anyone contemplating a move to New Zealand.

We should like to say a very big thank you to the whole team.’

Desmond

Doctor (G.P.)

Skilled Migrant Category

British

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New Zealand Migration Agent Review

Migration Associates have recently assisted Paul and his family with a Skilled Migrant Category application. This is what they had to say about their licensed immigration adviser:

‘The licensed adviser has a passion and enthusiasm for his country New Zealand which translated into offering a very professional service in helping people fulfil their dreams of migrating to a beautiful country’

Paul and his family emphaised that Migration Associates provided:

‘Friendly, honest advice which was very informative and helpful in enabling me to make informed decisions and gain an understanding of process, requirements and timescales involved in applying for visa’s to migarte to NZ’

Paul

Social Worker

Skilled Migrant Category

British

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New Zealand Migration Agent review

Migration Associates have recently assisted Jacqui and her family with a Skilled Migrant Category application. This is what they had to say about Migration Associates:

‘I would like to thank Migration Associates without them our dream of living in New Zealand would not have happened.

We have had setbacks with having the correct paperwork and my husbands qualifications.  We also had the added stress of Adopting a little boy that we had fostered for 9 years and the licensed adviser was so professional with his advice and step by step guidance with immigration. But 2 years on we have finally got there.  I cannot thank Migration Associates enough for all the good advice and help we have received over and above what we expected.  I think our case must have been one of the most challenging cases Borey must have dealt with.  The removal company that he recommended to us were absolutely great they handled everything with the utmost care and were most professional.

Thank you all so much for allowing us to live our dream.  I would not hesitate in recommending Migration Associates to any one considering a move Down Under.’

Len & Jacqui 

Heavy Vehicle Diesel Fitter

Skilled Migrant Category

British

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New Zealand Migration Agent Review

Migration Associates have recently assisted Alison and her family with a Skilled Migrant Category application. This is what they had to say about their licensed immigration adviser:

‘It felt like he was holding our hands all the way through the process!’

Alsion, Registered Nurse

Skilled Migrant Category

British

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Live and Work In New Zealand Seminar – Saturday 20th August

Live and Work in
New Zealand Seminar

Saturday 20th August 2011
We are co-hosting a unique free New Zealand focused migration seminar being held in Guildford, Surrey on Saturday 20th August 2011 and we would like to offer you the opportunity to attend. We will be providing specialised advice on New Zealand Visas and general information on migrating to New Zealand. You will also have a chance to obtain information on job opportunities in New Zealand, shipping, pet shipping, banking, foreign exchange and financial pension needs.

Severe IT Skills Shortages – Job Availability – Absolute IT
We are very pleased to announce that Absolute IT, a specialist IT recruitment company, will be attending our seminar. Absolute IT have offices in Auckland, Wellington and London and work across the full spectrum of IT contract and permanent roles in New Zealand.

Absolute IT will be recruiting and can assist with permanent/temporary job offers for individuals in the following IT sectors:

IT Sectors:
DBA – SQL, Intermediate to Senior Level, Developers – Java and .Net, Datawarehouse and BI Consultants, Sharepoint Developers/Administrators, Experienced Test Analysts and Performance Test Engineers, Mid Level Business Analysts and Lead Business Analysts., MiddleWare and Websphere Consultants, Expert level VMware Consultants and Mobile App Developers – Intermediate and up.

Construction Severe Skills Shortages – Job Availability – Migration Associates
Migration Associates will be recruiting and can assist with permanent/temporary job offers for individuals in the following industries:

Construction, Property and Trades:
Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Construction Project Managers, Architectural Builders, Estimators, Building Inspectors, General Builders – residential and commercial, Carpenters, Joiners, Draughtsmen, Quantity Surveyors, Plumbers, Gasfitters, Roofers, Bricklayers, Electricians and Welders.

Event Details:
Venue: Mandolay Hotel Guildford, GU1 2AE.
Date: Saturday 20th August 2011
Time: 10:00am – 3.00pm

Nearest Train Station:
London Road (Guildford) Rail Station

Registration

If you would like to book a place at this event, please complete the registration page below and register online. Alternatively you can register by phoning our offices from Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm to book your place for the event. Places are limited and are subject to visa eligibility – don’t miss out!!

New Zealand Visas – Or phone, + 44 (0) 148 323 0484

We have received some great feedback on the format and the information we have previously provided at our Live and Work in New Zealand Seminars and we look forward to seeing you there on Saturday the 20th August 2011 – we are confident that we will be able to provide you with assistance with all aspects of your move to New Zealand.

Yours sincerely,

The Live and Work in New Zealand Team:

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Free Australian and New Zealand Emigration Consultations – Saturday 23rd July 2011

Free Australian and New Zealand
Emigration Consultations

If you are considering emigrating to Australia or New Zealand, John Adams, Registered Australian Migration Agent from Immigration2oz.com (Specialist UK based, Australian Visa Company) and Borey Chum, Licensed New Zealand Immigration Adviser from Migration Associates (Specialist UK based, New Zealand Visa Company) will be providing FREE Visa Evaluations and Personal Consultations on Saturday 23 July to discuss your visa eligibility.

This an excellent opportunity for potential migrants, allowing you to speak with professional immigration advisors, who will personally explain the migration process, timeframes, costs and can answer any queries that you may have.

Registration

If you would like to book a place at this event, please visit the applicable registration page below, where you can register online, or phone our offices from Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm to book your place for the event. Places are limited and are subject to visa eligibility, you will be notified by email or phone if you have qualified to attend this special event.

Australian Visas – Or phone, +44 (0) 0148 323 0483
New Zealand Visas – Or phone, + 44 (0) 148 323 0484

Australian Migration

New GSM Points Test – Effective from 1 July 2011
Migrants will be able to discuss the new GSM Points test directly with John Adams and will be able to obtain a FREE visa eligibility Assessment on the day. Learn the intricacies of the new points test.

New Skills Select Model – Effective from 1 July 2012
Besides the changes effective on 1st July 2011, new changes have been proposed by the Department of Immigration (DIAC) for July 2012. These changes will mean that many applicants will only have a limited window of opportunity in 2011 to apply for a visa before these changes are implemented.

Job Availability – Go Global Recruitment

Heavy Civil, Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining and Marine industries:
Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Geologists, HSE Advisors, Welders, Electricians, Plumbers, Mechanics, Fitters and Boilermakers.

Automotive Mechanics
Auto Technicians / Mechanics of all levels but must have brand experience from working in a dealership environment

New Zealand Migration

Migrants will be able to discuss the severe skills shortages that New Zealand are facing directly with Borey Chum and how he can assist with obtaining permanent job offers in these skills shortage areas.

Severe Skills Shortages – Job Availability

Migration Associates will be recruiting and can assist with permanent/temporary job offers for individuals in the following industries:

Construction. Property and Trades:
Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Construction Project Managers, Architectural Builders, Estimators, Building Inspectors, General Builders ? residential and commercial, Carpenters, Joiners, Draughtsmen, Quantity Surveyors, Plumbers, Gasfitters, Roofers, Bricklayers, Electricians and Welders.

Removals, Bank Accounts, Currency Exchange
As well as learning about visa options that are available in Australia and New Zealand, you will also be able to discuss your migration needs with people from Commonwealth Bank and Anglo Pacific World Movers.

Seminar Details:

Venue: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4HA
Date: Saturday 23 July 2010
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm

Nearest Tube Stations:

Mansion House – District and Circle Line
Bank – Northern, District, Circle, Central and Waterloo & City Line
St Paul’s – Central Line

Map:

We hope that this information has been of use to you, and hope to see you on Saturday 23 July.

Kind Regards,

John Adams
Migration Agents Registration Number 0426480 Migration Institute of Australia Member #1957
E-mail: john@immigration2oz.com   Phone: 01483230483

Borey Chum
Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser Number 201000162, Member of New Zealand Migration Association of Migration and Investment
E-mail: bchum@migrationassociates.co.uk   Phone: 01483230484

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Recent New Zealand EOI selection under the Skilled Migrant Category

The INZ’s most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 4th May 2011. The following EOIs were selected:

Selection criteria No. of EOIs
All EOIs at or above 140 points. 336
All EOIs with a job or job offer claiming total points between 100 and 135 points. 76
All those claiming 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 100 to 135 points. 62
All those claiming 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total of 100 to 135 points. 53
All EOIs claiming 10 points for a qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total of between 115 and 135 points. 25

TOTAL SELECTION

552

Migration Associates Comments:

Applicants will need to either claim more than 140 points, have an offer of skilled employment claiming total points between 100 and 135 points, claim additional 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage with a points total between 100 and 135, claim additional 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage with a points total between 100 and 140 or claim additional 10 points for qualifications in an area of absolute skills shortage with a points total between 115 and 135 to obtain residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Free Online Evaluation

To determine whether or not you are eligible to lodge an EOI, please complete our no obligations FREE ONLINE VISA EVALUATION or contact us on +44 (0) 148 323 0484 to speak with an IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser.

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FREE ONLINE VISA EVALUATION

You are invited to complete free online visa evaluation, which will allow us to evaluate your eligibility to qualify for a New Zealand Visa. This is a no obligations FREE ONLINE VISA EVALUATION and we will ensure that the information you have provided us remains confidential. If your evaluation is positive, you will be contacted by one of our Licensed Immigration Advisers in the next two working days.

Free Visa Evaluation

VISA CONSULTATION

We want to meet you and your family personally and understand your needs. We warmly invite you to our office in Guildford to discuss your plans to emigrate to New Zealand. Personal consultations are free of charge as we understand it is important for you and your family to sit down and discuss your emigration plans. We will answer all of your queries and address any concerns that you have in a relaxed environment.

Book your free evaluation