New Zealand Immigration Concepts Newsletter …...New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant...

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Stay updated with the latest news about New Zealand's Job Market and Immigration Issues. Ask the Expert Dr. Carsten Hallwass 200900212 Julia Cooke 200901849 Is there anything you would like to ask our immigration experts? Email your questions to our expert team now by clicking on the image. Free and Simple. Like us on Facebook Visit our website Email us Did you know... ...that we offer our Job Search Toolbox as part of your skilled migrant visa application package? It has proven invaluable and it's completely free of charge. Get it right from the start. Our Employment Adviser Katrin is more than happy to show you how. Is it Spring yet? Kia Ora Everyone Having just returned from a very hot summer in Europe I was dreading the cold remaining winter weeks back in New Zealand. But little did I need to worry - my first morning was spent outside in the balmy courtyard of my favourite cafe', basking in the sun, catching up with friends, listening to lovely live music and noticing the happy faces everywhere around me. This is what keeps me here. I immediately feel uplifted as soon as I enter NZ's soil. Yes - everyday life can still be as demanding as it is in Europe. We are dealing with our own economic challenges here. Our grounds are a little shakey and most of our houses are not insulated. New Zealand is far from being perfect. But it's an absolute fabulous place to be. I have lived here for nearly 10 years and the beauty of this place still blows me away, which tells me I have made the right decision all these years ago. Here at New Zealand Immigration Concepts we've all been through the hoops of the process and therefore understand what you are going through. Talk to us about your migration plans. More of the stories covered in this month's update are: New Zealand News Snippets Employment News - Average Salaries; Christchurch rebuild; What jobseekers could do to increase their chances Immigration Update - Latest EOI Selection; Understanding how settling works Enjoy the read and get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any of the information below. Share Translate

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Stay updated with the latest news about New Zealand's Job Market and Immigration Issues.

Ask the Expert

Dr. Carsten Hallwass 200900212Julia Cooke 200901849

Is there anything you would like to ask ourimmigration experts?Email your questions to our expert team now byclicking on the image.

Free and Simple.

Like us on Facebook

Visit our website

Email us

Did you know......that we offer our Job Search Toolbox as partof your skilled migrant visa applicationpackage?It has proven invaluable and it'scompletely free of charge.

Get it right from the start. Our EmploymentAdviser Katrin is more than happy to show youhow.

Is it Spring yet?Kia Ora Everyone

Having just returned from a very hot summer in Europe I was dreading the cold remainingwinter weeks back in New Zealand. But little did I need to worry - my first morning wasspent outside in the balmy courtyard of my favourite cafe', basking in the sun, catching upwith friends, listening to lovely live music and noticing the happy faces everywhere aroundme. This is what keeps me here. I immediately feel uplifted as soon as I enter NZ's soil.

Yes - everyday life can still be as demanding as it is in Europe. We are dealing with ourown economic challenges here. Our grounds are a little shakey and most of our housesare not insulated. New Zealand is far from being perfect. But it's an absolute fabulousplace to be. I have lived here for nearly 10 years and the beauty of this place still blowsme away, which tells me I have made the right decision all these years ago.

Here at New Zealand Immigration Concepts we've all been through the hoops of theprocess and therefore understand what you are going through.

Talk to us about your migration plans.

More of the stories covered in this month's update are:

New Zealand News Snippets Employment News - Average Salaries; Christchurch rebuild; What jobseekers coulddo to increase their chancesImmigration Update - Latest EOI Selection; Understanding how settling works

Enjoy the read and get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any of the informationbelow.

Share Translate

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Meet the Team

Dr. Carsten HallwassDirectorLicensed Immigration Adviser200900212

Martina KoenneckeDirector

Julia CookeLicensed Immigration Adviser200901849

Katrin SchottkeEmployment Adviserjobs4migrants

Our Network of Professionals

It covers everything you need to live and work inNew Zealand.

BankingBuying a houseRenting a homeTax AdviseRelocation/ MovePetsInsuranceTranslation ServiceAccomodationPension Transfer

Nikau Palms just north of Karamea, South Island NZ.

New Zealand News SnippetsMigration boosts economic recoveryAlmost 2000 more people arrived in New Zealand in July than left to live here long term -another solid gain in net migration. The exodus of people to Australia continues to dropaway, as their economy slows down, while prospects in New Zealand look brighter.Westpac economists said net migration was clearly a 'major way' New Zealand's economyupswing had gained traction, with better economic prospects here and a softer outlook forAustralia. (Source: Stuff.co.nz August 2013)

Immigration to NZ - Reader ReportNew Zealand news website stuff.co.nz recently ran a series of articles written by readers,who moved to NZ and wanted to share their thoughts and experiences.Names are not mentioned but the personal reports make for a good read. Immigration: The paperwork was worth it(Source: Stuff.co.nz)

NZ feeling the crunch on skilled truckies

Opinion is split on Immigration NZ's decision toremove truckies from its Immediate SkillShortage List (ISSL), but most industry insidersagree New Zealand has a lack of quality drivers.The Road Transport CEO said a decision toforce foreign drivers to return home at the end ofthe year would lead to a chronic shortage ofsuitable drivers.

[...] foreigners made up to 15% of drivers for some businesses, so the timeframe toreplace them with New Zealand drivers was unrealistic.Are you a qualified truck driver wanting to move to NZ permanently?Please get in touch to discuss your options.(Source: NZ Herald August 2013)

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and more.

Ask us and we will refer you to the right person.

Wonderful NZ

New Zealand is the second most welcoming placein the world for tourists, according to the WorldEconomic Forum's study on global tourism - firstreported in the Washington Post. NZ came secondto Iceland. NZ was also ranked #1 for having thefewest days to start a business. If you areinterested in more background information, clickhere for the full article.

Kiwi Population Clock

This week's weather

No surprises here...

A few thoughs about the VisaApplication Process

The visa process is not quick, cheap oreasy. You might want to think of it as yourtoughest ever job application. You need topresent your best case.You need persistence and patience. Thereare many people in the immigrationpipeline to New Zealand and you will bepart of the queue. It's normal to feelfrustrated at times - especially aftermonths of silence from the authorities. You must complete the application formsperfectly. Don't consider taking shortcuts.An application that is only 99% correct willbe rejected 100% of the time. Oncerejected, you go to the back of the queueagain.The number 1 cause of failed visaapplications is filling in the formsincorrectly, or filling in the wrong forms.You need to be up to date with the rules.New Zealand's immigration system issubject to frequent changes.

Average Salaries - Snapshot August 2013

(Source: seek)

Christchurch Rebuild UpdateCanterbury migration surge helps rebuild

Christchurch Press July 2013

Migration into Canterbury has turned strongly positive in the past year, helping lift thequake rebuild and broader regional activity, a survey shows. Permanent and long-termarrivals into Canterbury had steadily increased and were now up a staggering 77 per centon year-ago levels in April, ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said. Departures had fallento low levels and in April were down 36 per cent on levels in April 2012, he said.Increasing employment demand in Christchurch was attracting labour into the city.Tuffley said official figures showed 805 arrivals into Christchurch in April, up 77 per centfrom 454 in April 2012.

This means that due to the economic activity Christchurch continues to be the best regionin the country to look for skilled employment.Ask us how we can help you to tap into the Christchurch job market.

Canterbury Skills and Employment HubAs of January 2013 visa applications to fill most Canterbury jobs won't be processed untila check has been done to ensure there are no suitable New Zealanders to fill the vacancy.Employers will have to register vacancies with the Canterbury Skills and EmploymentHub before they support a visa application for a migrant to fill the vacancy.

What jobseekers could do to increase their chances

While the unemployment rate has fallen since 2012, it is still much higher than it was before the 2008-2009 economic recession, when it was below 4%. The relatively high rate means there is morecompetition for jobs, and finding employment, or another job, may take a long time. A higher rate alsotends to disadvantage youth and others with minimal work history, because employers are often able tochoose from a wider range of more experienced candidates.

To improve your chances of finding work you can consider:- relocating to an area experiencing high employment growth, such as Canterbury or Auckland- continuing your education, or doing further training to enhance your skills

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- increasing the number of jobs you apply for- choosing a career with better-than-average employment prospects, such as one of those onImmigration New Zealand’s long-term skill shortage list.

New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Categoryfortnightly selectionA selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took placeon 21 August 2013.

Selection criteriaNo. of

EOIs

All EOIs at or above 140 points. 485

All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140

points.128

All those claiming bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage 0

TOTAL SELECTION 613

The volume of people selected from the pool appears to be consistent. Since thebeginning of 2013, there still has only been one selection with EOI's selected on the basisof bonus points and skills shortage. This means a high number of people with a pointscore of over 140 and skilled job offers submitted their EOI to the pool for selection.

Talk to us in order to find out if you qualify and how we can help you to find the cruicial joboffer to be successfully selected.

Nationality Compostion of EOI's

Understanding how settling in works

Immigration NZ

Moving to a new country and new ways of doing things can be challenging for manypeople and their families. Some people settle in quickly. For others, getting used to lifehere may take some time.

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Most people when they settle in a new country go through six distinct stages. This is whatis known as the Settlement Curve:

Forethought: This is a positive time as you plan the move to New Zealand. It is importantthough to have realistic expectations about your new home country.Fun: The excitement of new people and new places means those who arrive feel verypositively about their new home.Fright: At some point, something will happen. It might be a big thing or a small thing, but itwill make you feel frustrated and/or unhappy.Flight: If something happens and newcomers don’t have a network of friends or family tocall on, they may look at moving on or returning to their country of origin at this point.Fight: This is the turning point, when people become realistic about what it’s like to livehere and consciously decide to stay and make their life here.Fit: By this stage, the challenges are more about the usual things that people think aboutevery day, not about being in a new country. People have decided to stay and contributeand this leads to a sense of ‘fit’ .This means they believe they have made the rightdecision and New Zealand is where they want to be.

Almost every person who arrives in New Zealand goes through this ‘curve’ of emotionsover their first 18 months to two years.It is important that you, and your employer, understand this process and that it is perfectlynormal. It is important too that you feel you have support and that you can ask your localSettlement Support New Zealand contact about anything you need to know to help yousettle into your local area.

If buying/ opening a business or investing in New Zealand is your path to residence youwill need to go through the rather complex procedure of a Long Term Business Visa orInvestor Visa application. Getting the right advice from an expert will be crucial and ishighly recommended by everyone who has been through it. Dr. Carsten Hallwass has

been assisting Business and Investor clients for 16 years now - with a 100%success rate!Contact Dr. Carsten Hallwass to discuss your plans, the initial call is free of charge.

We are in the business to help you present your best case to Immigration NewZealand. We look forward to talking to you about your own migration journey.Ask us about your options and we will get back to you with a plan!

Best wishes and have a wonderful month,

Katrin Schottke

Employment AdviserJOBS4MIGRANTS