New Zealand

Visa experts claim new immigration model will lead to delays

by Ray Clancy on June 7, 2011

in Australia Immigration

New immigration system to cause further delays, expert warns

The biggest change to the Australian immigration system for many years that comes into force in a year’s time could mean delays for applicants, according to visa experts.

The new Skilled Migrant Selection Model means that from 01 July 2012 anyone applying for a skilled immigration visa needs to register an online Expression of Interest (EOI), similar to the system in neighbouring New Zealand. [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Thumbnail image for Prince William pledges to boost Australian business and tourism

Prince William pledges to boost Australian business and tourism

March 18, 2011 Australia Immigration

Australia is hoping it will see a surge of applications from Brits to seek work or holiday in the country after this weekend’s visit to the country by Prince William. The prince is currently in the middle of a tour representing The Queen to visit areas in New Zealand and Australia that have been devastated [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for New Immigrants are Happy in New Zealand

New Immigrants are Happy in New Zealand

June 11, 2010 New Zealand

New Zealand like most industrialized countries count on the growing number of immigrants to fuel their economy. The country’s Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman claimed in a press release that migrants settle into the country extremely well and could find work quickly.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Terri’s Story

Terri’s Story

December 16, 2009 New Zealand

Terri is originally from the UK but moved to New Zealand, with her Husband and youngest son, three years ago. Poor old Terri has had her sights set on New Zealand for an awfully long time but one thing or another has always ended up stopping her from moving.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Moving to New Zealand? Some very different opinions on the country!

Moving to New Zealand? Some very different opinions on the country!

September 25, 2009 New Zealand

Many outsiders view New Zealand as a utopia but there is more to this than meets the eye. Some have commented that this may not be a true estimation of the beauty and splendor of the land of the Kiwi. Many discussion forums online have sought the opinions of many who have actually lived in New [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Auckland City Guide

Auckland City Guide

August 17, 2008 Australia Travel

The city of Auckland, or colloquially known as Akarana, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. The city is located up north of the North Island, bordered by the Hauraki Gulf on the east, the Hunua Ranges to the southeast, the Manukau Harbor to the southwest and the Watakere Ranges to the west. Located [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Wellington City Guide

Wellington City Guide

August 17, 2008 New Zealand

The capital of New Zealand is Wellington and the city is located near the center of the country. The city lies at the intersection of Greater Wellington located at the southwestern tip of the Northern Island on the Cook Straight. As New Zealand’s capital, the city hosts Parliament, the government’s department offices and most of [...]

Read the full article →