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Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 6:57pm On May 02, 2019

anthney87:
FEMI. please I have sent you a PM more than trice. please get to me via mail pls.

Sorry about that mate, been very busy lately will get back to you ASAP.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 11:50pm On Apr 27, 2019

ezinwaJesu:
Thank you comrades for your input. I just confirmed the recommended means of paying Passport handling fee from VFS website for applicants outside SA who applied online. If you have Domiciliary account with any bank, simply take a printout of the document I attached here along with your cheque book and passport number and walk into your bank. Identify the Funds transfer desk and request for an international funds transfer. Give them a copy of the printed document so they can pick all the necessary bank details of VFS South Africa.

As stated on top of this document, your transaction reference number must be: your passport number, your phone number and your full name as it appears on your passport. If you do not have a DOM account, ask any of your friends to help you with his account. As long as the transaction reference captures your details, you are good to go.

Once the transaction is complete, take a copy of the teller or any evidence of the transaction they will give you and attach it to your passport and send through UPS or any fast courier company. Remember our passports must get to them maximum 20 days after online submission of application.

Good luck comrades.

Femi, hope your kiwi wife sabi cook. We plenty dey come ohhh. Naija must represent. Isee...�

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 4:24am On Apr 27, 2019

solin:
Yes, you can show POF for each of your kids, wife, an self. You don't need to send money. Print your statement of account and perhaps your wife statement of account, print a travel itenary, your soa should cover your flight tickets. Get a recommendation letter from your bank. Also, you can apply together as a family no need for separate registration.

Solin is right, no need for separate application. There should be a column for dependents in ur application form which will include partner and Children. Your partner and kids don’t qualify for the visa on their own right. Hence they have to depend on u as the principal applicant.

I haven’t seen the form but if there’s no column for dependents in the form, then it will have to be another “partner of a student visa form” or something similar which you will have to fill and submit with yours. That partnership form will definitely come with column for “dependents child(ren).

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 1:38am On Apr 27, 2019

Best advice would be to follow the one from the visa centre when it comes to payment. Instructions are always available. If you’re unclear about the instructions, email them.
Reason I can’t give a vivid info is because things may have changed since I last use their service and I won’t want to give a misleading info.
But the info from them is the updated and genuine one.

Before now, handling fee is charged together with the visa fee for paper applications. But now with all this online application, things are changing often.

Celebrities › Re: Adasa Cookey Saves The Job Of A Teller Who Paid Him $12k Instead Of $1.2k by femijck(m): 10:40pm On Apr 26, 2019

Nothing is impossible but I find it hard to believe the part where he said he didn’t know until he got to his car. Tellers in developed countries are trained to can’t the notes one by one on the table or on the machine so that the cctv can pick it as evidence or the teller didn’t count in his presence huh

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 5:37am On Apr 25, 2019

Blaqman:
@Femi, please reply to this my below question-

Yes you might have to show the proof of fund but u not sending any money to anyone. Check the requirements from the offer letter or INZ website.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 1:25am On Apr 15, 2019

davodyguy:
Thanks so much.
That's why I can't do this without seeking for your assistance.

When should I set pick up in motion?
Is it when I'm contacted to pick up or as soon as I send the passport?

Want to know the timing

Yes when they contact u to pick up

Sports › Re: Israel Adesanya Wins UFC Interim Middleweight title at UFC 236 by femijck(m): 11:08am On Apr 14, 2019

NEW ZEALAND

deavicky:
I yam not undastandin, Nigeria born where is he now

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 1:27am On Apr 14, 2019

davodyguy:
Please advise

How did you send?
Was it through DHL?
Also what's the collection back from SA to Nigeria?

you can send with any courier but u need to negotiate pick up too as the visa centre won’t send it to u.... then I spent 20k+ to send and when it comes to pick up I got a quote of 70k+ From the same courier company so I had to contact one of my Boys in SA who send his gf to help pick up and send to me via SA post. I then spent about 12k in total including Uber fee for the gf.

If u have any mate around Pretoria, u can download a pick up approval form + ur ID and they can help. This is the cheapest way to pick up.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 10:26pm On Apr 13, 2019

davodyguy:
Ok thanks. I'm renewing my PP after Easter.

When sending PP to SA, should I bind old and new together?

yes

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:56am On Apr 13, 2019

Just apply as soon as u are ready.... I already advise u give a minimum of 90 days processing time

davodyguy:
Now this scare me. The back log part

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 6:12am On Apr 13, 2019

davodyguy:
About 5 out of our team has that.

If they have genuine reasons with proper documentation and can prove they are bona fide visitor. No reason why they can’t get their visa. I have seen the INZ procedures and guidelines for immigration officers to decide visa application and there’s nothing like virgin or no virgin passport.

It’s just the same way any employer would prefer to employ someone with experience so they check their previous performance. But that doesn’t mean a fresh graduate who can sell him or herself won’t get the same job.

I personally believe that a virgin passport holder even have better chance than someone with travel experience but has been deported, refused entry or denied visa to several countries in the past. This are massive red flag for any immigration officer than just someone who never leave their country.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 6:02am On Apr 13, 2019

murphy02:
But such cant be done for a work visa nah, i got the job late oct 2018 and applied first week in Nov, employer wants me to resume mid Dec 2018, so no much time, my employer equally sent a mail INZ to hasten up the immigration process.

so nothing i could do, on my own part

I have to say that your employer expecting u to resume in less than 2 months is ridiculous. If they’re accredited employer, they would know what’s happening with INZ at the moment.

Work visa or luxury, when u apply for any visa category, ur application join the queue of others who already apply in the same category. INZ is not obligated to speed up or give a preferential treatment to any application except in a very special case and this decision is made by either supervisor, managers or immigration minister but not case officers. However if u have a good relationship and explanation with your case officer then he/ she can escalate something for u . But they not obligated to do that.

Every application is different and are treated differently based on the risk involved and complexity.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 5:48am On Apr 13, 2019*

murphy02:
Hi femi, thanks alot i appreciate, but what exactly is wrong with INZ, seems they recently recruited some racist or what, i applied for work visa since first week of Nov 2018, only for INZ to get back to me April 2019 that the position has been taken, asking me "to reconfirm with my employer if the job is available".

Is there any serious employer that will leave a position open for 6 months? despite how my employer was begging them to hasten up the whole process that they needed me to resume on the 15th of December.

I can relate to your frustration, but unfortunately there’s nothing anybody can do about the situation with INZ at the moment. You are not the only one going through this. It’s totally crazy, INZ is constantly under fire from many immigration lawyers and the masses.

https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/386918/new-zealand-visa-applications-ignored-for-months-as-immigration-struggles-with-targets

The delay with your application has got nothing to do with race or where u from, it’s simply due to the backlog and INZ struggling to meet up with the demand for the past 1yr+. My last work visa took just about 6 months even though I applied onshore.

Two things may have contributed to the delay with your application. One is the current workload and the other is due to the period of the year at which you applied.
From 1st week of December to early February, staffs take their annual leave and most INZ offices are left with skeletal staffs . they can only do whatever they can do. So because of the last Xmas holiday, u definitely would have been pushed forward atleast a month.

I will advise u check with your employer if the position is still open. If not, look around for other similar openings and if u can get another offer, then u can Update and explain your situation to INZ. Any employer recruiting from overseas knew u will need some time for immigration before offering u the job.

For INZ to ask u to check for the job availability,it means your application has been assessed initially but need to be sure the job is still available before issuing any visa.

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Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:49am On Apr 05, 2019

davodyguy:
Responded now waiting for a full reply.
Please check
Thanks

didnt receive it

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 5:29am On Apr 05, 2019

witgig:
Visitor's Visa for families and relatives of the victims of Christchurch terrorist attack are being given priorities. Someone applied for Visa in March and was told clearly in the acknowledgement email that the application will be processed by June 17

Just like femi advised, it is better to give that allowance.

https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/385901/immigration-nz-criticised-for-blaming-visa-delays-on-mosque-shootings

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 5:25am On Apr 05, 2019

Replied ur pm

davodyguy:
Hello femijck. Please Let's chat as you wake up oo. There are clarification I. need to make. Urgently and need your 100% advise

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 10:23pm On Apr 04, 2019

raymondele86:
Hello femijck, pls kindly help with affordable schools in NZ, my wife is a graduate of micro Biology with third class, she wouldn't mind going for another degree or a diploma course. And I will like to travel with her as a dependant with our son. Thanks for your quick response.

what would she like to study??

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 9:34am On Apr 04, 2019

What’s that bros

davodyguy:
Hello femijck. Please Let's chat as you wake up oo. There are clarification I. need to make. Urgently and need your 100% advise

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 10:24pm On Apr 01, 2019

davodyguy:
When do you suggest I send in my application or we send in our applications that's not to far or too near?

Mind you Conference starts 9th September, 2019

Give at least 90days interval if all documents are ready..... it might come earlier but at least u will be on the safer side and not worried at the last minute. Remember u have to consider logistics as well

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 12:35am On Apr 01, 2019

shakol91:
I appreciate your response, pls does M.sc in social work falls under high skill after studies

It depends what you do and how much u earn as a social worker. You should be able to get more info about this online. You need to earn at least $25/hr or 52k annual.
Check the link below
http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/social-worker/

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 10:30pm On Mar 31, 2019

davodyguy:
Yes, but I'm looking at it from our view of participating in the conference.

AU denied many of my colleagues visas for the last conference. I'm wondering if NZL can do same

All visa applicant must meet the requirements for the category they’re applying for, and also be able to demonstrate that they are genuine and bona fide visitor or tourist before a visa can be granted.

Paying for a conference doesn’t guarantee a visa. It’s all about meeting the standard and requirements before being considered bona fide.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 10:21pm On Mar 31, 2019*

shakol91:
thanks for your reply.. I think there is waiver for countries with English as official language or someone that obtained b.sc with English as learning language.

yes that’s correct, I have a Nigerian friend who had been offered Nursing without Ielts. But for M.sc, it may be different. But I can confirm from someone later.

I will advise you check with the school you’re applying to.

Example of this is the requirement for Otago University. Input your country and the requirements comes up.

Check this link below
https://www.otago.ac.nz/future-students/otago661287.html

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 5:42am On Mar 31, 2019

What visa category? N do u have a sponsor or not?

AyodejiAyeni:
Please bros., how much does one need to have in his account before visa application?

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:05pm On Mar 30, 2019

This is not surprising as most of those coming from the Muslim dominated countries are coming to support their families who were affected in the last terrorist attack in CHC. Immigration has prioritised their application. But mind you most them are general visitor visa. Which means they can only stay for few months.

davodyguy:

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:00pm On Mar 30, 2019

What do u want to know about student visa?

shakol91:
Congrat Bro... Pls help us in area of student visa info. I read they've approved new minimum wage which will commence on 1st of April.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:41pm On Mar 27, 2019

davodyguy:
Congrats man.

You married a kiwi?

Yea my wife is from here.

Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 1:19pm On Mar 27, 2019

Officially became a kiwi today..... grin

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Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 6:54pm On Mar 24, 2019

ezinwaJesu:
Thanks for the clarification jare. I am single and have nobody coming with me. As for course of study, my options are very flexible, as long as the career is in demand and exciting.

Life is an adventure, hence I will have nothing to lose if I do the right thing and leave the rest to God. We must take risks in life to exploit our full potentials. I will go ahead.

Best regards.

Make the move, you won’t regret it but don’t expect a smooth ride. Since you’re single, I believe u can navigate every avenue possible.

Stay subject to ur visa and entry conditions n respect the law. NZ is a beautiful place. Best of luck

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Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 6:52pm On Mar 24, 2019

ayandee:
Thanks for the insight and the information you are providing here. I'm applying to University of Auckland for PhD and may be considered for tuition and stipend scholarship. I would be coming with family (husband and 3kids, 2 are of school age). Can my husband work based on my student visa? How easy would it be for my husband to get a job? He is a systems analyst. How are there primary schools? Do we have to pay fees for the kids?

Your husband as a dependent will qualify for a open work visa which means he can work for any employer anywhere in NZ. There’s no restrictions on the hours he can work.

He will get a job if his qualifications meet the required standard. If not, he can always start from somewhere.

Your kids can go to school for free. But sometimes they ask for donations which is voluntary.

Hopefully this answers ur questions

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Travel › Re: 8 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand by femijck(op): 8:26am On Mar 24, 2019*

ezinwaJesu:
Comrade Femi, I more than agree with those who have identified you as one of the best on Nairaland. You have really done great on this thread. I admire your humility and the zeal to help fellow countrymen without shades.

My bros, I just got an unconditional offer to study Graduate Diploma at Manukau Institute of Technology, Otara NZ. It has not been easy for me to take the final decision to proceed with visa application because of fear of uncertainty in a new country.

I am in my late 30s and in a full time employment in Naija earning above 200k. But in life, we always strive for the best.

From your experience living and working in New Zealand, how can you assess my chances of succeeding through the student Visa route especially considering my age. I plan to switch career to a skill in demand especially in tourism and hospitality. Are there chances that I will get full time employment in an area in demand with a New Zealand qualification at my age. Or do graduates end up doing menial jobs just like in UK and most European countries. What are my chances of getting a PR looking at statistics from other African students.

Thanks for your input in advance. Remain blessed

It’s normal for anyone to feel what you’re feeling right now especially since there’s so much to loose if it doesn’t work out. After your study, u will definitely get a post study visa. This is the link for for what you will qualify for.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/work-and-employment/how-long-you-can-work-on-a-post-study-work-visa

Do you have a family? If u do, are they coming with u? this is very important.

About your age, NZ doesn’t descriminate about age or gender as it’s unlawful to do that here. I don’t think getting a job will be an issue if your course of study is in high demand.

I will encourage you to do more research about your course of study since u don’t wanna work outside that. In NZ, I can guarantee u will get a job in no time if you have the attitude and willingness...... I don’t know what kind of menial job is done in the UK, but u can easily get a job in production & manufacturing , retail, construction, warehousing and agriculture depending on where you live.

Tourism is a booming part of NZ economy, and you should check what the pay rate is and also the employment opportunities as these will be crucial in qualifying for a further visa or residence if u choose the job route.

If you fall in the low skill after your study, u will have to leave NZ for a year of stand down when u exhaust ur post study visa. But I think you can also get an employer assisted visa if u work for an accredited employer even when ur post study runs out if I’m right.

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