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  • Widening his horizons

    … small area.” Once Jose had the job offer, getting a work visa was straightforward. SKY sent him “a big envelope with … in Washington DC, United States. Three weeks later, his visa came through and he bought a plane ticket. For the first … cross-country runs in a park. Being so far away from his family and friends is the most difficult part of living here. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizons
  • LINKZ magazine

    … doctor Auckland careers programme Drink driving and your visa Download the issue (PDF 5 MB) LINKZ 64, 2016 … 5 MB) LINKZ 63, 2015 Waikato in profile Protecting your family from disease M āori history and greetings The power of … Making the shift from study to work with post-study work visa options Download the issue (PDF 4.14 MB) LINKZ 55, 2013 …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazine
  • Big city, natural beauty

    … us the flexibility to investigate our options to see what visa would suit us better,” he explains. Beca also … help with something, they will be here and help us like a family.” Other research ensured they had a good idea of what … the process of exploring the country.” It looks like this family may be here for a while. In five years’ time, Dora’s …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/big-city-natural-beauty
  • Eyes on the horizon

    … teenager, he would visit countries around Europe with his family, and go sailing with his father. As an adult, he’s … employer, Yoann could apply for a Work to Residence visa. “They also provided me with an immigration adviser to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/eyes-on-the-horizon
  • Mechanical engineer moves from UK to New Zealand

    … he learned a bit about the country while growing up – his family were big fans of the All Blacks rugby team. Before … to include on his CV. Hamza has a skilled migrant visa and is now considering applying for New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand
  • Sunny new horizons

    … an easy sell.” After coming here on a Work to Residence visa, Liam is now a resident. He works as a structural … but the right decision, Liam says. “She’s part of the family. She is a crazy dog – just like a box of frogs,” he …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sunny-new-horizons
  • The place they call home

    … escape the crime in Sao Paolo. Nathalie was on a partner visa and unable to work there.  "I was sitting in a small … wine," he says.  It is difficult being far away from family and friends, adds Marcel, especially because it is not …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-home
  • Long road to happiness

    … studying and, after graduating in 2005, applied for a work visa. It was a long, stressful process – motel manager isn’t … could continue his business in China. Peter joined his family here in 2008.  The hard work is paying off. Recently …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happiness
  • Breaking new ground

    … later, she was invited to apply for a skilled migrant visa. She says often other migrants don’t need to use an … than in person. “I miss the milestones, the birthdays and family get-togethers,” she says. “Sometimes I get homesick, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/breaking-new-ground
  • Hooked on Christchurch

    … After six months here, he applied for a work-to-residence visa and now has residency. “A few of my friends, they hired … beer.” Christmas doesn’t make him homesick for friends and family, as the weather is warm and everyone is on holiday. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurch

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