27 July 2007 - Submit EOI

Well… reading the news from NZIS that they are going to increase the EOI application fee next month, this made me to complete the EOI faster…and less careful. Total points for Skilled Category Migration is 140 (minimum 100). Hopefully, any mistake I made at this stage won’t become a nightmare in later stage. I claimed points at my master degree, my IT work experience, my wife’s degree, and my age.

5 July 2007 - Exploration

I was browsing the “Migrate to Australia” website and the complexity of the visa requirement really making me headache. I saw a “Migrate to New Zealand” ads there, clicked it, and It is much simpler and cheaper. However, I know I may not make much $$ from NZ, but I just need a safe, democratic and clean environment for my kids to grow up, it is up to them to decide if they want to stay there when they grow up.

Generally, you need to submit Express of Interest (EOI) online, and then wait for the EOI officer to access your profile. If EOI successful, the EOI officer will send you the Invitation to Apply (ITA). ITA will have 3 possible outcome, 1. PR straight given 2. Work-to-Resident (WTR) visa is given for job hunting 3. Reject