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WellEndowed:
One of my trips to remote area Australia. Watched the sunset

Whereabout is this place?

prettysussie:
Once you have 160 points and above, ITA is guaranteed irrespective of the occupation.
I need to hear Nigerians experience in NewZealand.

There are caveats as per occupation/employment... as stated here skilled employment.....not just any occupation

bornlegend:
Has anyone got ITA for chemical engineering here

Do you have a job offer?

princessykd:
On a scholarship, MFAT scholarships. I have admission and my scholarship letter of offer. I just want to know so I'll have a friend

You are welcome to Christchurch
You would love it here.

princessykd:
; i will be having my masters at Canterbury by feb God's willing,are you currently studying there?

What do you want to know?
Are you financially capable or on scholarship?
Do you have admission and visa?

Collineno:
Is there anyone who wants to study or is currently studying at university of Canterbury??

What's up?

omoyasobur:
just recieved my scholarship letter of offer..university of canterbury

Congrats

nuelsylves:
Please what's your reasons for advising that Christchurch should be avoided?

Majorly because of earthquakes.

crownnygold:
Am a fresh graduate am i eligible

I don't think so

papaput2:
I was just wondering if theres any successful story at all out here if yes how long does it takes for the National security check to be cleared ?

As long as it will take!

liliberth:
Please New Zealand schools do you first pay a year tuition or a semester tuition to start?

You have to pay a full year fees, after which the university will issue a letter of enrollment. The letter is one of the documents required for visa application.

jelmusboy:
Hello House.

I got a PhD admission at the University of Otago but I was not awarded any scholarship.

Does anyone know any scholarship I can apply for and if not, is it possible for me to differ my admission?

Check the university scholarship page!

nikkycool:
Hello all,please what is the process of NZ PR.I mean the breakdown of the whole procedure.ThanksSomebody should please respond to my request,I really need to know about the process cos I want to migrate my family as soon as possible.Thanks

you have been answered by a nice fellow

Beverly1:
Hi concept....I'very been enjoying d cold weather of Auckland for about 3 weeks now..

Are u in auckland ?

no

40manlappy:
SMC Fortnightly Selection Statistics-June 7, 2017

Could it that Nigerians are either not applying or being selected yet?

Maybe under "others" because Naija no dey carry last o

cc: hartson, cconcept, Sirlovings

There are two major issues I have noticed that are not making us to see and hear many success stories from Nigeria/Nigerians.

First is the catch -22 dilemma; you need a visa to get a job but you need a job to get a visa. Most employers will likely listen to you if you have a visa but immigration may not give you the visa if you don’t have an evidence of employment. Employment which must be considered skilled.

Secondly, a requirement immigration will look into is work experience. Work experience from Nigeria labour market is not considered comparable to the New Zealand labour market (except in certain circumstances -ops manual SM11.10.1)

A Nigerian who studied/worked in the UK, Canada, USA etc is more likely to get work/visa to New Zealand than a Nigerian who has studied/worked the whole time in Nigeria even with years of experience.

Ticha:
I'm in the process of emigrating to NZ with my family. We are moving from the UK though. Happy to connect with any Nigerians in NZ. We leave in July all things being equal

Which part of NZ?

Sirlovings:
I live in Whangarei. How about you?

ChCh

Are you part of the association?

Please let me know how to contact you

@sirlovings, which part of NZ are you?

courtesy of @Sirlovings

"Sirlovings:

In my case, I am married to a kiwi. I have two lovely kids. If you plan to come on a student visa, it will be better for you because it is more straight forward. Since you have got admission from a school here, I will advise you to continue with the student visa but plan it very well. Don't be desperate to move so you won't make mistakes. PLEASE DO NOT USE AN AGENT, you can do everything by yourself.

Have you got your offer of place, or confirmation of enrollment from the school? if yes then start sorting the following things out:


1. Your International passport.

2. Evidence of Fund - You must have enough fund for each years of the duration of your study. It is usually a minimum of 15000 NZD. So if you are looking at getting a one year visa, you must have at least equivalent of 15000 nz dollars in your account or in your sponsor's account.
Having this money will show that you are able to take care of yourself while studying in New Zealand.
Note that it is better to pay a full year school fee for your first year, this will help convince them that you are a genuine student.

3. Offer of place or confirmation of enrollment - since you got your admission, I believe you are already sorting it out with the school. I also believe that you chose a good course which would help you stay in nz by apply for Skilled Migrant work visa and then Residency if you plan to go that way or you could use the family category..
It is always better to study a course that are in Long term skilled migrant shortage list. This will be handy when you are applying for your residence visa. Remember that New Zealand visa is based on point system and you have to meet the 160 points. See link: http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/long-term-skill-shortage-list.pdf

4. Health - You will need to do your medicals as a proof that you are in good health. You will need chest X-ray as well. Since you live in Nigeria, they might require you to do full medicals. I think it will cost you around 50-60 thousand naira. See link: http://onlineservices.immigration.govt.nz/templates/Content/ListsPopup.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7bD7D1DC3B-F70D-4BED-9E3A-DB535805EF16%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fmigrant%2fstream%2fwork%2fskilledmigrant%2fLinkAdministration%2fToolboxLinks%2fpaneldoctors%2ehtm%3flevel%3d1%26_ga%3d1%2e66193198%2e1049625819%2e1483730207&NRCACHEHINT=Guest&_ga=1.66193198.1049625819.1483730207&level=1

5. Character: Immigration New Zealand will like to make sure that you are of good character with no criminal records. They don't joke with crime here. If you live in Nigeria, you will need a Police clearance from Nigeria. If you have lived in another country for more than a Year in the last 7 years, you will need a police clearance from that country. I think you can get your Nigerian police clearance for like 10k or less from:
Central Criminal Registry Force C.I.D. Annex
Alagbon Close Ikoyi
Lagos, Nigeria.


6. Medical/Travel Insurance - you will need health insurance except if you are coming here to study for PhD. Free or subsidized Medical care is only for New Zealand citizens and Resident visa holders


7. - Letter to Immigration New Zealand, explaining why you choose to study in New Zealand and your intention to return home after your studies (even if that's won't be the case) You will need to show them that you are a genuine student and that your intention is to study and return home with your knowledge. This is the tricky part and this is where you will need to convince them that you have enough fund to see you through while studying. And that you are not an Economic migrant who is just looking for a way to leave his country.
If Immigration New Zealand think or suspect that you are not a genuine student, the case officer might just decline your visa.
So you need to be careful and make sure you have chosen the right course, atleast a course that is needed in nz like; Engineering courses, Nursing, Medicine, surveying, Health care course etc..

Once you have put your supporting documents together, go to Immigration New Zealand Website and download or fill your form online (3-4 different forms). You can apply online or you can send them to the VAC office in Pretoria, South Africa. They will receive your application and visa fee and then send it to INZ office in New Zealand Embassy.

Note that you can work for 20 hours while the school is on and for unlimited hours during school holidays.

Please do not use fake documents because it will result to a ban. You might not even be aware of your ban. They will only say things like " you intend to deceive Immigration New Zealand and that you are not a genuine applicant. A ban from INZ means you cannot get Australian visa too. it might even affect your UK visa if you apply in any of those countries as they share Immigration information. So DO NOT USE AN AGENT.
Read about other people's cases in online forums and do it yourself.

This will be part of your first step to getting into New Zealand. For your proper work visa and residency, it will be another story when you get here.

Do note if you commit any crimes while in New Zealand and you get convicted for more than 3 months you will get deported. New Zealand is very strict with their laws."

solomoncater:
MIT is a good school and suburbs there are quite cheap as well compared to Auckland city. You can budget about $600 for a 2 bedroom flat or $360 for a studio. (All Inclusive: Power, Water, Electricity) etc. The best place to look for this is on Trademe, but, since you are abroad now, You can't have access to Trademe. . Welcome to Auckland.

That's the boss of Auckland, I salute

yuad:
I will be going to auckland and studying at MIT for an undergraduate course. From what I've read on the net is it true that so that auckland is unsafe?

I dont live in Auckland.
@solomoncater will be in a better position to give you the required information OR check/contact the
Association of Nigerians in New Zealand (Naija-Kiwis) Facebook page.

Congrats once again

yuad:
Thanks......was wondering if it is hard to get a rental property as my husband and I don't want to have to share with a flatmate

Which part of the country, what university and level of study?

yuad:
TBTG I received my visa yesterday.
Documents submitted:
Ielts (scored 8 band )
Offer of place
School fee payment receipt
4 title deeds belonging to my mum and father in law
Bank statement (I'm kenyan so I had 10mil in my account)
Sponsor affidavit for my husband
Timeline
Sent documents to SA and arrived on 19th Dec
They were on holiday from 26th Dec to 4th Jan
On 6th received an email that visa is ready.
No telephone interview requested

Congrats. Welcome to new Zealand

40manlappy:
@cconcept, solomoncater

Just read about the earthquake. Hope you guys are good. Stay safe!

Powerful 7.4 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand
http://m.guardian.ng/news/powerful-7-4-magnitude-quake-rattles-new-zealand/?F

Thanks a lot.
I am good oooooooo
My flat was actually dancing.

cconcept:
my prof,pardon me.lost all contact on phone.pls send a blank email to me

prof,pls pm me

40manlappy:
Please, which university city or location is the best to raise a family while studying for a PhD in New Zealand? I just want to narrow down the choices.

see response here https://www.nairaland.com/1410222/general-new-zealand-student-enquires/12

For those intending to use a sponsor for study visa applications.Please note that you can only use the same person year in year out.

40manlappy:
Please, which university city or location is the best to raise a family while studying for a PhD in New Zealand? I just want to narrow down the choices.

Would appreciate ideas on locations that are less prone to earthquakes

bro,this your question na wa oooo

I believe there is no part of the world that doesn't have its own share of natural disaster,so I cant authoritatively say an area is less prone to one.
However,in terms of earthquake,visit GEONET,the official source for geological hazard information for New Zealand for real time information on earthquakes and other disasters. Earthquakes occur almost all the time-some you feel them,some you dont notice.It all depends on the magnitude.The link I cited will give you a rough idea. I have personally experienced aftershocks in chch lasting few seconds to minutes-but not anything major.

I just did a screen shot of an earthquake as at the time of typing now.

I think all areas are okay.The 7-8 universities in the country are located in major areas

Ejemehn:
Is there a way I can communicate with you aside this forum? I expect the formal Letter very soon and will need a lot of advice with regards to visa application and moving to Canterbury Christchurch.

If you don't mind

send me a pm