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irondome:
It's okay he has seen a successful precedent with using pension funds, but I would be very careful. IRCC requirements stated the funds must not be encumbered, i.e should be readily available when needed. With most pension schemes across the globe, holders are usually entitled to a percentage of the money; in most cases, in few months after resignation. So, technically, the money ain't readily available.

Bottom line, it boils down to what you are comfortable with.

On his ielts, it would be nice if he could up his score to 8777, depending on his score, he might actually need to start scouting for provincial nomination

jideflows:
Pls dupyshoo kindly assist me answer these questions pls... Pls must I send my credentials to WES? I'm going for skilled worker.... Because I have Bsc n other certification like I'm welding n NDT n an instrumentation certs as well... Some I did out side Nigeria then will my IELTS result cover my spouse or she will have to write hers?... Some should please help out...

Etfash:
@tundechange,
1) You can submit an EOI and may well get selected based on the skills needs in NZ at a specific time. You stand a better chance if you have a graduate spouse or get a job offer though.(Very correct)
2) I think you will be required to do PAR if your qualification was not in any of: NZ, CA, U.S.A, U.K and may be SA.there many other qualifications that are exempted from PAR or IQA pls see Qualifications Exempted there is a link for that
3) Refer to the links posted by @hartson initially on this page - Unemployment rate is at 5.3% in NZ at the moment. Well,very fair in my opinion compare to naija where it is staggering 23.5 if not 50% self
4) With respect to time frame for getting NZ PR, It is case specific. check: http://www.migrationbureau.com/newzealand/faq.php very good

I have a total of 140 points (Have a PG qualification and skills in area of absolute skills shortage; my spouse also has a competent level English and a graduate - level but i still feel my best bet is to secure employment there first since it is doable.On point you will get there

@hartson, how far; have you paid the requisite charges for submitting your EOI? not yet still trying to sort out somethings
The NZ Immigration process still looks easy now.. I hope many of us will take advantage now before things get tougher.thats correct
@linaluv, you are correct. I want to add 'explainable' to the fund.

linaluv:
hey guys i want to believe that POF means statement of Account i mean that huge ammount of money deposited at your bank for living expenses

tundechange:
Hi guys, thanks to the initiator of & contributors to this thread. I have read the thread from page 1 to 4 and learnt lot. My profile is as follows:
OND Accountancy(not necessary)
B.Sc. Business Administration (5yrs Part time) does not matter whether part time or regular)
9 years Banking experience(will get 10 bonus points if skill exp is listed among the skills in high demand)
28 yrs of age(perfect)
Married(Both of you will do qualification assess.(PAR) Provide proof of English Lang ability e.g IELTS(Academic or G.T) min of 6.5 or above and 5.5 for spouse )

I have a total point of 105 after filling the points indicator, what is my chance of getting an ITA as the cut off is 140 points and above?In the absence of Masters or PhD qualification it will be difficult to hit the 140 benchmark

Am I also required to do PAR assessment before submitting an EOI?Yes you are expected to have done the PAR assessment before submitting an EOI cos you will quote the equivalence of the your qualification and the PAR ref Number where appropriate on the EOI online form.

What are the chances of getting a job based on my qualification & work experience?No sure answer to this as it depends on several factors a.is your skill is in immediate & Long term shortage in that country ? b.could be able to secure job offer from any city apart from Auckland e.t.c

What's the minimum & maximum timeframe to getting a PR?(< 6 months)

Thank you.

CC Hartson

Etfash:
Hello guys.
one baffling thing about the New Zealand Immigration scheme is the fact that, at no point is one required to have a particular amount of money: what the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada calls Proof of Funds (POF).Yes you are right but it seems will be informed prior to issuing you an ITA or you mail the enquiry dept to get such information.I have not seen where they specify a certain amount as POF


Is INZ hiding details of prospective immigrant's financial requirements or are they just 101% certain that jobs are available for qualified skilled immigrants not later than one month after their arrival?They certainly know how to deal with that.there large volunteer organisations that assist newcomers to settle quickly.One can as well reach out to one's national association in that country for easy settlement also.

Lastly, @hartson, you sounded quite confident about the possibility of a prospective skilled immigrant to secure a permanent employment in non- Auckland areas of NZ... What informed this confidence? Is there no LMIA ( Labour Market Impact Assessment) issues there? Read somewhere that unemployment rate in Christchurch is around 3.3% or so - but that is still a huge chance for an area that is largely deserted because of climatic, environmental and some social issues.

mrkayodeoludare:
Hartson, could you please give insight into how to secure jobs outside Auckland? It would be of great value to many.

Thanks in anticipation.

yomifowe:
Hello everyone. I have checked critically, my occupation is in the skilled shortage list (Network Administrator), however, my degree is B.Sc Biochemistry, although i have the required work experience of 5 yrs above and i have a microsoft certification.
Can i still apply?

Pls reply as i need to apply before my IELTS result expire next month.

keji00:
Please I need a clarity on proof of funds.For how many months must the money be in my account (i) before given ITA (ii) & also after I have applied with the ITA, how many months should it be left in the account. Because I will be collecting loan to put in my personal account.

zeusaqua:
Please what is ITA?

revlane:
One more thing am yet to understand about Fixed Deposit as POF.

I can't afford to put $15,143 (N4,600,000) in fixed deposit for six months. Can I just fix it for three or two months and get the certificate? Will the number of months be on the certificate or does CIC contact the bank for verification?

Please this money issue is a big headache as am not that buoyant financially.

yomifowe:
Thanks all for the input. Yes I've checked and my occupation Network Administrator is on the list. Pls how can I go about it and apply before my scores expire in August.

mrkayodeoludare:
Thank you very much for the addendum Hartson. Greatly appreciated.

yomifowe:
Hello everyone, where is everyone?
I intend to apply for this program, however, my IELTS expires in August, and i have about 5 yrs experience in Network Administration... can i still apply?

Pls reply.

yomifowe:
Hello everyone. Just thinking aloud, has anyone gotten job offers in Canada. If yes, which province pls. This is because i just finish appplying or jobs in my NOC.

Pls reply o..eyin guru in the house.

kolinsteroy:
Hi guys,
I plan to create an EOI profile soon for Manitoba PNP for foreign workers. I'm trying to gather as much info as possible so it can be a one-time hit for me. However, I'm a little confused about something.
I work as a mobile packet core network engineer in telecoms vendor. This means my job description falls under NOC code 2147 (Computer Engineers except software). Job requirements on CIC website states that it requires provincial licensing.
I want to find out if (i) I can state this NOC code in my EOI and work towards licensing when i get to canada, Hopefully or (ii) I should state a lower cadre JOB NOC code that does not require licensing or (iii) Is there a way I can get licensing for NOC2147 from here and include in the EOI? I will appreciate your response. Thanks a lot.

hommer:
Please I want to know if a United States Resident can apply for this program

bigfido:
Hello guys,

Is anyone going for the New Brunswick information session in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

I will be attending

zeux:
Listening and writing.
I know I did well in listening. Was expecting 7.5 or 8.
But in the absence of remarking, can I proceed with this score?
All which province or territory should I select in applying?
Thanks you.

zeux:
My result is out
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 7.0
Overall: 7.0

Do I need to resit or request for a remark?

Waleabimbola:
I am applying for Manitoba Nominee Program(OVERSEA SKILLED WORKER) and I am abit confuse about their Clb Calculation..
Please I will like to know what my CLB or Laguage point will be when submitting Expression of Interest.

LISTENING....5.5
READING. .....5.5
WRITING. ......6.5
SPEAKING.....70
OVERALL......6.0

Do I use CLB 7 to calculate my point or I have to calculate each Band according to what I score above

What is my language point please.
Thanks

Teechawa:
A friend has HND in Business admin and plans to move to Canada or USA with husband and son. Husband has HND too. Kindly advise how to go about it. Thanks in advance.

40manlappy:
Good evening irondome, dupyshoo, zandora, JesusDWay, Slimmsyyetty, Tola73, Etfash, beyunce, hartson, princey83, Gymme, other gurus

We recently applied for Manitoba PNP having received Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) from the Province.

Few days ago, we both received a mail from New Brunswick inviting us to attend their Information Session in Dubai in respect of their PNP. A friend actually encouraged us to register for the event before we got LAA from Manitoba.

My question is this: considering the financial implications of attending the session in the UAE, do you think it is really worth it to attend when we have already applied for the Manitoba PNP?

NB:Spouse is the primary applicant but we both applied for the New Brunswick Information Session.

mrkayodeoludare:
Thanx Hartson for d info....highly appreciated.

Kunleoduwole:
hello house,I am interested in the NZ Migrant program ,I have a family of 4/and presently work as a flight attendant here in Lagos. what are the process like and do I stand a chance,also I have some qualifications from my company on security and safety and first aid and dangerous goods. pls Can you reply me ASAP. Really interested. am a graduate of business.Thanks

mrkayodeoludare:
hello house. please anyone with an idea if the $138 par fee covers qualification assessment for both main applicant and spouse

persius555:
Op, this platform is problably not the best to get a constructive reply. Many on this forum have polarised view. You know where the shoe pinch.
Relocating the children for a while might not be a bad idea afterall. Maybe their exposure to a bit of the societal values might just serve to correct their view on the short run.

Blackkie:
I took your advise and so many information has been excavated.
There are sites that even aid migrants in securing jobs in NZ. I will name them shortly.