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I think there is some confusion in terminology and this is my understanding of how the whole thing works.
Australians/PRs get what's called a "resident visa" on arrival into NZ. That is a resident class similar to our SCV (Special Category Visa) here. Can stay, work etc. As others have said, it expires on leaving so the first thing that has to be done is to apply and be granted a "Variation in travel condition" so it doesn't expire. After 2 years on a non-expiring resident visa, you become eligible to apply for NZ PR - still have to meet some criteria but nothing even remotely as difficult as a skilled migrant visa. Make sure you get the timing right or you'll end up in a limbo.
If things are not going according to plan, jump ship to Australia before your 5 years are up - stay for a bit - apply for a 1year Resident return visa, go back to NZ to continue with the PR visa process.
PS: Seek proper advice.
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Anyone have an estimate/idea of CPV processing time for people applying now? The status email just says that they had a surge in May and June of 2014. How about after that?
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The processing time for CPVs is getting ridiculous. With the repeal fiasco of non contributory parent visas, their current processing time is 30 years and now with surge in CPV applications, they are fast approaching 3 years of processing. Soon we may end up with NZ like system where Tier-1 parent visas are processed in 12 months with the requirement being transfer of NZD $500k into NZ(as settlement funds not as fees) and Tier 2 parent visas with a current processing time of 7+ years.
I don't think they have a 2nd VAC charge?
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Didn't they recently announce a pathway for non-protected SCV holders to gain PR?
https://www.border.gov.au/Visasupport/Pages/an-additional-pathway.aspx
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Date applied - 9/6/2016
City/Council area - Belmont (Perth)
Online / Paper - Online
Date received the acknowledgement email - 09/06/2016
Date of the Citizenship Test - 27/06/2016 - passed (100%)
Approval letter dated - 27/06/2016 - received in mail 03/07/2016
Date of ceremony - 09/09/2016
Congratulations @Jimm That is a pretty quick turnaround.
Is that a normal or an urgent application? Did you have to reschedule to get a test date so quickly?
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Assuming your age is between 25 and 32, you get 30 points. Another 15 points for Engineering qualifications. Since EA didn't recognize your employment you won't be able to claim points for that. Where did the other 15 points come from - IELTS and Australian study perhaps?
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No experience with NZ but I would say deffo OZ. Don't know where you got the stats but money for GPs here is not that bad. Can be quite good if your hubby is into GP partnerships and such.
Also, as an Aussie (once you get citizenship) it's a piece of cake to move to NZ, take up permanent residency and get NZ citizenship as well. The other way is not so easy. Kiwis get to stay and work here but if they want PR/Citizenship they have to apply like everyone else.
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Hi Clairey,
Yes you're too old to apply for General Skilled Migration, and most likely not going to be paid enough to qualify for PR using employer sponsorship. There are some other options which people use, such as a 457 visa followed by a retirement visa but that kind of pathway needs professional advice.
Cheers,
George Lombard
Hi George,
When you say retirement visa? Do you mean one of those temporary investor visas? Or is there really a pathway to permanent migration?
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As the first step, EA should recognize your qualifications as Australian equivalent. Looks like they have done that and classified you as an Industrial Engineer.
When you said "Relevant Skill Assessment", I think you meant "Relevant Skill Employment Assessment" which is optional but good to have to get more points. State sponsorship may actually need that. Reach out to your EA Case Officer again.
If you don't need points from that then go ahead and apply through SkillSelect. Good luck.
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Hi all,
my parents are looking at spending 6 months between here in Australia with me and 6 months in the UK each year.
only my dad will need working rights when he's over here, mum doesn't need them.
can one parent apply for the contributory parent visa and the other just do 6 month tourist visas for each visit?
its a lot to pay out for 2 visas when only 1 will need the working rights here, my dad can be the one to purchase the property over here too.
is this possible, or do they have guidelines in place to prevent this?
thanks
Perfectly valid pathway. Apply a 143 for your Dad or even a 173 if you wanna spread the costs. Your Mum can come over on visit visas.
Make sure that work is easily available in your Dad's line of work. Australia can be very ageist.
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Thanks for clarifying that point. This was my original understanding, but then I read something that suggested she must apply herself. Now I re-read it, I can see I misunderstood this.
In our case I think this means she will be eligible to live/work (after the 189 visa is granted - which is already a long way off!), but to be recognized as an Anaesthetist is quite a lengthy process from what I can see on the ANZCA website. Hence, it would be good to hear from anyone who has gone through the process and survived to tell the tale
You can call local recruitment places that hire overseas doctors. They can guide on you on the requirements.
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Date Applied - 15/04/16
City council - City of Glen Eira
Online/Paper: Online
Email acknowledgement - 15/04/16
Date received the acknowledgement email:- 27/05/16
Date of the Citizenship Test: - 28/05/16 (originally 28/06/16. rescheduled online)
Date of approval letter: 28/05/16 (Arrived on 06/06/16)
Date of ceremony: TBA
Type of ceremony: Urgent
This rescheduling thing - you just pick a new date online or do they have to approve your request first?
Congrats on your approval.
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Hello All,
Please send me your CDR career episodes, CPD and summary statement on my following mail id:
I am an Energy Consultant with Masters Degree in Energy and BTech in Mechanical Engineering..
Looking forward for your valuable help..
Thanks,
Prashant
Pune
It doesn't work like that, mate.
Plenty of samples/templates on the internet. This mob are actually offering a "assistance" service for preparing CDRs - http://cdrsample.com/
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Approval letter came today...dated the same day as I sat the test. Super fast process so far...perhaps the wait starts now. :laugh:
@ecg78 - That was quick. Did you have to give them a reason to bring the test date forward or just asked for it?
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Since your wife lived here for 3 years, she is only a year away from citizenship. She can be out of Australia for 90 days in the last year and still be eligible for citizenship.
Once that is done - it's all good from there.
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Make sure that they are allowed to apply onshore. If they are from the UK then it should be OK but some visas come with a no further stay condition.
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My daughter in law normally gets her prescriptions at the Chemist Warehouse quite a good but cheaper - she bought a bottle of cough medicine at the local chemist $13 difference !
I didn't think PBS medicines vary in prices from pharmacy to pharmacy?
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Can always go out on a 1-year visit visa to begin with. Be careful of investor visas lots of gotchas.
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SOL lists 3 relevant electronic trades all assessed by TRA. Ask your agent about the ANZSCO code for his suggestion. If his exact occupation is not on the list then he has to pick one that is a close match and give it a go.
[TABLE=class: table-100]
[TR]
[TD]Electronic Equipment Trades Worker[/TD]
[TD]342313[/TD]
[TD] TRA[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)[/TD]
[TD]342314[/TD]
[TD] TRA[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)[/TD]
[TD]342315[/TD]
[TD] TRA[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
If he believes his qualifications and experience are more towards Engineering then look at
[TABLE=class: table-100]
[TR]
[TD]Electronics Engineer[/TD]
[TD]233411[/TD]
[TD] Engineers Australia[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
EDIT: CSOL also lists the two below but CSOL occupations have more requirements.
[TABLE=class: table-100]
[TR]
[TD]Electronic Engineering Technician[/TD]
[TD]312412[/TD]
[TD] TRA
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
[TABLE=class: table-100]
[TR]
[TD]Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
[/TD]
[TD]312411[/TD]
[TD] Engineers Australia[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
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173 to 143 conversion.
Do they ask for medicals and PCC again? Or is it just request for AoS and when that is done followed by a request for 2nd VAC?
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Note that the visitor visa only allows a stay of up to 12 months in every 18 months
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Contributory places for 2015-16 is about 7175. At $43,600 a pop that is a cool $313 million. If each parent spends about $20k/year for living costs, which adds up to ~$143.5 million/year pumped into the economy or over the 10 year AoS period, a total of $2 billion (inflation and what not) pumped into the economy.
If 50% of the original applicants make it past the 10 year AoS period then a cool $2billion cash input to support 3,500 people for the rest of their potentially short lives. Not bad this "contributory" business.
Note: I am not condoning the high cost of visas but I am glad there is an option if one needs it bad enough.
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Yes, the visas are expensive but worth every penny if your parents like it here. I know mine are.
Of the $50k paid. $10k is AoS and you will get it back after 10 years (with decent interest). So really it is only $40k.
Unlike many western countries Australia at least gives parents a chance to join their children no such luck in many places including the UK, I believe.
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Also, do I pay the additional 1-1.5% MLS tax on my total gross earnings or just the portion that I earn above the MLS threshold of $180,000?
MLS is charged on gross or very close to gross income - depends on the type of deductions.
Australian Permanent Residency for New Zealand Citizens
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That's right and seems like a reasonable requirement.