Author Topic: Hi all!!!!! (Read 377 times)

Janetjie · « **on:** February 19, 2008, 08:59:06 AM »

I'm from a small Freestate town, called Ficksburg, and I always thought that we were safer than most cities in South Africa. That was untill yesterday. In one day, we dah a bomb threat in Shoprite and one of our wellknown residents and his wife were attacked with a spade, just for cellphones and some cash. My husband and I have been talking about immigrating 4 sum time now, but now I don't want to stay in this country anymore!

I just hope that the whole process is quick!!!

jafa77 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:00:46 AM »

good idea.

what do you do? Cherries by any chance?

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:00:46 AM »

hadenough · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:10:47 AM »

Hi Janetjie. Welcome to the family and

. Read and read on this forum and ask questions. Use the bookmark facility, it is a godsend! It normally isn't a quick process, but we are all here for you when the going gets tough!

kim12345 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:05:02 PM »

Hi Janetje, and welcome -

with everything - if u have any questions just ask

Carla P · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:45:34 PM »

Hi Janetjie,

You have come to the right place. It is a process to go through, but there will be people here who will help you with every single step. Once you have decided to go this route, you will never look back. Good luck

Carla

Gerhardvdb1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2008, 07:21:22 PM »

Welcome and

Janetjie ,Best Idea that you guys can make.

zatexnz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:41:52 PM »

Welcome Janetjie!

All the necessary info is here. Depending on whether you have skills and qualifications on the shortage list or not, and how much you're willing to wait things out... It can be anything from 3 months to a year, or even longer.
Many people do a holiday here to check things out, and while here, look for jobs. If you are able to find a job while here, you can immediately apply for a work permit.
Times also depend on how much tying up you need to do on the SA side - sell house, cars, business, etc. Make sure you have paid off all debts, you don't want to start a new life this end with debts on that end.

All the best with the adventures! LOts of info is here so READ...

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:41:52 PM »

dance · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:03:02 PM »

Yay another one from Vrystaaaat! I was starting to think I was alone in this part of the country. Oh excuse me....... welcome and

with the ride

minette · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2008, 04:41:04 PM »

Hello Janetjie and a great welcome from me too! Good luck and enjoy!

ANTONK · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2008, 05:02:17 PM »

Halo Janetjie welcome to the family

and

Nolan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2008, 05:57:45 PM »

welcome to the family

I have a student who has a farm in Fouriesburg, so maybe next time I go visit there for a weekend, we can meet up for a coffee / dop somewhere?

Feather · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:07:40 PM »

Hi and welcome Janetjie!

with everything, read and ask any questions you have, some one here will be able to assist

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:07:40 PM »

Janetjie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:59:12 AM »

:)Hi Nolan< you are more than welcome to say hi! Thanx for all the great advice, I've been reading other folks' howzitz too, and you really seem to know your stuff. Hubby and I have decided to plan a trip to Cape Town in the near future to do the IELTS test, and most of the other things that we can do before doing the EOI (which is a hell of a lot of money!)

Thanx and I'll be asking A LOT more questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Janetjie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2008, 10:04:40 AM »

:angel:Not forgetting all the other hellos, I appreciate it. It is nice to feel welcome where you feel so stupid and clueless. You are my BEST family (my blood relitaves tend to get a bit crazy and negative sometimes - especially my MOTHER-IN -LAW!!!) I'll be most grateful to be rid of her once we are in NZ! :idiot2:P.S. I'm sure not all Mother-in-laws are that bad, so please forgive me!!!

farmyardza · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2008, 03:07:37 PM »

Just a quick question, is it necessary to do the IELTS for immigration to NZ? was under the impression it was not needed as we work and converse in english.

Bev

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