Migrate NZ: InfosonWhatnottodo, Read on.....

I have a rich experience in Immigration matters because  upon getting my residency my next move is to get the immediate members of my family, friends and relatives, the ideal thing to do.  So aggressive that again landed me in hot water. The matter once again needs a lot of  planning and information, consultation and sufficient budget.  Without the latter it is next to impossible. 

Relevant factors to consider in pursuing your dream with a New Zealand sponsor either family or friend: 

1.       Be prepared with your budget.   It is important that you have enough funds to sustain your search.  You do not expect your sponsor family, friend, or relatives to carry the burden of your residency and job hunting.  Gracious enough to provide you with a place to stay (food is not expensive it is okay)  at times additional unplanned expense hurts the household budget if you became short of money to continue.  Your  family host with their good intention to be of help often hesitates to discuss their financial standing and capability. It will only disrupt your residency pursuit resulting into a huge downfall of your NZ dream.  Every day counts and your time is ticking.    

2.       Knowledgeable with proper  contacts in the country.  Have a proper communication if your sponsor knows the ins and outs of the trade.  Ask in all honesty if  they can guide you in approaching the proper authorities with  regard to your paper. If they are in doubt and you can sense unease in their tone, think twice. You do not want to take the risk of being left on your own in an unfamiliar country.   Good if its family you will be hugely embraced if things goes wrong but it is different for no relations at all.  It can be uncomfortable on both sides and as always you will be at the loosing end.  When visa runs out and you are still not getting good results, option is to go back. Waste of time and money another dream gone in the gutter.  

3.       Information is key.  Do your assignment, be knowledgeable yourself,  ask details before  coming. Many Skilled Migrants who passed and made it in the country with a work permit of six months to look for a job offer at times are not properly informed. That if your qualifications is not listed into the future growth areas, and absolute skills shortage  of NZ job market finding job is a mission. The NZ job market is looking for highly skilled migrants. If you passed because you are a Supervisor or a Manager of any trade in your country of origin it is expected that you will find an equal post and there is a required salary threshold to qualify for residency. Your most desired residency can come to a halt for a time  and you may find work not in line with your qualification.  Still there is hope that you can stay working in the country,  if you are smart enough in finding an employer who is willing to give you job offer since you have  work permit, but residency  may take time.

In my neglect in considering those factors, my family circle suffered a huge blow:

1.       Because funds are running low job hunting cannot be done in full scale. Our moves are restricted into getting the right professional advice for there’s a fee in every consultation and they are not cheap mind you.

2.       Since everybody’s busy working because every minute is crucial, you have to wait for their availability to accompany you in your job search if it is out of the way. Personal transport is a must, there can be sites  which is not accessible to public transport, another time lost.

3.       Worst of all with no knowledge on whom to approach due to lack of proper information, fell prey to Immigration fraudsters posing as legitimate advisers who drained us of money and energy .  I never entered a police station in my entire life back home, in New Zealand had the experience of being interrogated and cross examined by the police authorities.  The culprit was punished and the money,  God knows on when can we get it back if ever,  maybe yes maybe not.  It happened several times, no excuse of falling into an unscrupulous immigration advisers who left some family members  and friends with strings of unsuccessful results from the immigration.  We never learned our lesson in a desire to fight on.   

The Immigration law is more stabilize now and in place, so ignorance is not an excuse anymore. With no sponsor and with an  Immigration Consultant, demand a detailed explanation of all information and your rights since you are paying heaps of money anyway, make them responsible if in case  you are faced in a difficult situation, make them work for every cent you are paying them.   A good consultant never leave you on your own till you get your residency. 


If you have the capability to apply on your own online, it could save you a lot of money. All the informations are given and the NZ Immigration is more than willing to answer your queries (www.immigration.govt.nz.).   Sadly I have family members and friends who went back home in their failure of knowing their rights and other options to stay. So much waste of time, money and sapping your energy.


Any help I can offer, feel free to post a comment and I would do the search for you.


Have a fantastic and marvelous life!