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  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    … into place. Máire flew into Auckland on a working holiday visa. “I was really lucky to have my job secured, so that was … migrant, Máire applied for and received her resident’s visa within a few months. “It meant I was able to really … FaceTime and WhatsApp help her stay in touch with family back home.  At first she used public transport and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition
  • A marriage of career and lifestyle

    … thing so far has been the decision to migrate, to leave family and friends. Andrea and Ilena had been considering a … Employer) work category, and Andrea was eligible for a visa as her partner. For help with the paperwork, the couple … suggestions for the move. The adviser told them that their visa process went through in some sort of record time – …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyle
  • Destiny calls

    … was very helpful with his application and fast-tracked his visa in three weeks flat because he had a job to come to in … with neurological and environmental disabilities. His family thought he was crazy turning his back on such a … and hope I can meet a nice Kiwi lady to start my own family here.” New Zealand was a small, safe country far away …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls
  • 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
  • Legal system

    … courts that deal with things like employment matters, family issues and youth offending. Four levels of general … courts. The Employment Court deals with labour relations. Family Courts deal with child custody, parental access, … a JP signature as a part of an Immigration New Zealand visa application.   What does a JP do? As well as witnessing …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/history-government/legal-system
  • Before you leave

    … making temporary applications under the entrepreneur work visa category, then documents should be originals or … for when you first arrive. Some people stay with family or friends for those first few days. Others organise …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/before-you-leave
  • Learning English

    … you have pre-purchased English language classes with your visa it means you can access approved courses at no extra … your skills: Speak English at home as much as possible. Family support can be a big help Socialise - surround …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/english-language/learning-english
  • 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
  • New Zealand Police

    … Zealand personal safety theft prevention for businesses family violence crime prevention resources and videos police … who break the law while in New Zealand on a temporary work visa can be deported. Traffic offences Traffic offences …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/safety/new-zealand-police
  • 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
  • Tips for success

    … New Zealand. If you hold a student, visitor, or work visa you can volunteer, providing you will not receive any … hours if you need to fit work around caring for your family. Returning to work after a gap | careers.govt.nz Early …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-success

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