Visa to work in newzealand?

[ENGINEER1973]

Hello there,
Ok im 33, born in the uk and want to leave the uk to live in new zealand or even canada.
Has anyone come across a good way of getting a visa without all the hassle?

I have 2 trades and ive emailed many companies with not much help.
i do have relations in australia and new zealand so i can use them as sponsers.

Any help will be much apreciated

Thx

Steve.

[KebabMeister]

For Canada, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html and follow the 'How Do I....' step-by-step guide

For New Zealand, see http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ and look at 'Entry Options' and 'Skills we need'. There are other pages to assist with immigrants.

I haven't checked through all the above pages but some countries have a points system depending what skills you have plus they usually expect you to bring a lot of savings in case you don't find work straight away (maybe �5k-�7.5k?)

Good Luck!

[ENGINEER1973]

Ok thx for the info KebabMeister , i know its something not tobe taken lightly.
i think if you can read and write and speak english - thats around 80 points straight away - not sure tho

Thx

Steve.

[KebabMeister]

I don't think it's quite as simple as that. You have to have a recognised trade so that you'll be 'bringing' something to their country. Depending on what trade will determine how many points you get. Since you have two trades I don't think you'll have any problems gaining access. I think it also takes into consideration your qualifications, or rather standard of education.

I did a self-assessment test a few years ago out of curiosity and though I have one trade I came out borderline for entry.

[ENGINEER1973]

Yes i have done all of the points thing and as alot of people i spoke to say its not easy.
All i wanted to know was about a visa , there must be someway of getting one quicker .or if anyone had found the best way of getting one.

Thanks anyway.

[hugnie21]

Unfortunately there isn't a way of getting one more quickly. There are so many people who want to live in Canada or New Zealand that it does take a long time and a lot of effort

[ENGINEER1973]

Ok thanks anyway. :)